The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) have elected their Board of Governors and Board of Directors for the 2024/2025 term. Julie Simpkins, Co-President of Gardant, has been re-elected to the NCAL Board of Directors.
KANKAKEE, Ill., Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) have elected their Board of Governors and Board of Directors for the 2024/2025 term. Julie Simpkins, Co-President of Gardant, has been re-elected to the NCAL Board of Directors. Her mission is clear: "To connect seniors of all incomes, and those who care for them, with ample resources to experience a life full of purpose and joy."
Julie's achievements exemplify her vision. She served as an Assisted Living Sector witness at the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing, the first such hearing in two decades, underscoring her commitment to advocacy and the NCAL mission. Through Gardant's Access to the Key initiative, Gardant has successfully added over 5,700 affordable apartments in the past 12 years, creating vital opportunities for seniors nationwide. As Co-President, Julie, along with her Co-President partner Greg Echols, oversee 7,600 apartments across five states, ensuring that more seniors find a place to call home. Notably, 87% of Gardant's portfolio consists of National Malcolm Baldridge Quality Award recipients, setting a high standard in senior living. Gardant has also implemented key leadership development initiatives, reducing annualized turnover for Executive Directors to just 13%. This stability ensures consistent, high-quality care and ensures future succession.
To advance effective advocacy and innovation in this sector, Julie has built strong partnerships at both national and state levels. She serves as an At-large member of the NCAL Board of Directors, chairs the NCAL State Leader Program, serves on the Policy and Regulatory Committee as well as the Strategic Planning committee. Additionally, she is a board member of the IHCA/INCAL in Indiana and the OHCA AL Board of Directors in Ohio. These roles empower her to influence policy and share best practices that enhance seniors' quality of life.
Julie's vision and accomplishments reflect a steadfast commitment to seniors and their caregivers nationwide. "As the role of assisted living grows within our nation's care continuum, NCAL's leadership will rise to the occasion. We are fortunate to have such dedicated leaders on our Board," said NCAL Executive Director LaShuan Bethea. "It is an honor to work alongside these individuals, and I look forward to their impact on providers and caregivers serving our seniors."
The members of the AHCA Board of Governors are elected by the Council of States, while the NCAL Board of Directors is elected by current NCAL Board members and State Leaders. Both elections were held virtually due to the cancellation of the Delivering Solutions 24 conference, which was disrupted by Hurricane Milton.
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