Congratulations to the 2025 Polly Goldwin Welsh Scholarship Recipients and the Class of 2026 Institute for LTC Leaders

In case you missed, FutureCare NC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization affiliated NCHCFA, announced the four recipients of the 2025 Polly Godwin Welsh Long Term Care (LTC) Nurses Scholarship.  Then, we also announced the 25 individuals selected to participate in the 2026 Institute for Long Term Care (LTC) Leaders.   

The 2025 scholarship recipients are:  

• Kimbre Paige Archer, Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center  
• Patricia Norman, Woodbury Wellness Center  
• Samara Petty, Westfield Rehab  
• Tiajuana Stewart, Trinity Glen

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The members of the 2026 Class of the Institute for LTC Leaders are:  

• Alexandra Adams, Administrator, Liberty Healthcare  
• Alisha Cook, Administrator, Saber Healthcare Group  
• Amanda Green, Administrator, Windsor Point  
• Annette Salisbury, SVP of HCC Regulatory and Quality Improvement, PruittHealth  
• Ava Ammons, Administrator, Eckerd Living Center  
• Caroline Flythe, Administrator, Edgecombe Health Center by Harborview  
• Caroline Mumford, Administrator, Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation   
• Cassandra Hames, Administrator-In-Training (AIT), The Davis Community  
• Christine Kirby, VP Clinical Quality & Regulatory, Maple Health  
• Elena Peek, Regional Business Office Manager, SanStone Healthcare   
• Erica Schacht, Administrator, Shoreland Healthcare and Retirement Center  
• Frederick Allen, Regional Director Business Development, Saber Healthcare  
• Garrett Saake, Administrator, SanStone – Camden  
• Haylian York, Administrator, UNC Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center of Raleigh  
• John Becker, Director of Operations – North Carolina, CCH Healthcare  
• Karen Metcalf, Director of Workforce Management, Liberty Healthcare  
• Lisa Clairemont, Facility Director, O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center  
• Megan Freeman, VP of Culture and Engagement, YAD Healthcare  
• Melissa Cook, Administrator, Brighton Healthcare  
• Patience Osano, Administrator, Westfield Rehabilitation and Health Center  
• Sekeithia Jones, Administrator, Liberty Healthcare  
• Sharon Adams, Director of Nursing, Trinity Grove  
• Tina Billings, Administrator, Autumn Care of Biscoe  
• Trenton Dorsey, CFO, Fair Haven Operating Company  
• Wes Summerlin, Administrator, Ascent Healthcare Management / Hilltop Health and Rehab

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