Apply Now: AHCA/NCAL Diversity Executive Leadership Program

• By: Angela Westhoff
• On: 05/05/2022 09:54:49
• In: National Affiliate News

The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) has announced the inaugural provider member Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) will accept applications Monday, May 2 through Thursday, June 9.
 
Ten individuals will be selected to participate in the two-year program. Additional information including eligibility and program requirements is available on our website.
 
DELP has two objectives:

• To provide individuals from under-represented groups in AHCA/NCAL, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identification, sexual orientation, disability and religion, support, access and opportunities for leadership.
• To provide AHCA/NCAL with increased access to a diverse pool of talented, engaged members and/or leaders such as committee members and chairs, board members, AHCA Council of States representatives and NCAL State Leaders. 

Qualified DELP applicants must be:

• Members of an under-represented identity group including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identification, sexual orientation, disability and religion.
• Full-time employee of an AHCA/NCAL provider member facility in good standing.
• Currently employed as a mid- to senior-level or C-suite professional at an AHCA/NCAL provider member.
• Have at least three years' experience in mid- to senior-level long term care management positions or at least one year as a C-suite executive.
• Demonstrate professional, volunteer or civic/community leadership experience.

 During the two-year program DELP scholars will receive complimentary registration and travel to attend:

• DELP Orientation
• Future Leaders Symposium (first year)
• Political Ambassadors Program (second year)
• AHCA/NCAL Annual Convention and Expo (both years)
• AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing (both years)

Please contact Christy Herle at cherle@ahca.org or 202-898-2839 for additional information.
 
Staff contact: awesthoff@mehca.org