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AHCA/NCAL Diversity Executive Leadership Program Application Deadline is June 9th

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 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