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Lofland Park’s Gray-Mears Honored as an AHCA/NCAL Future Leaders

September 24, 2024

AHCA/NCAL Announces Future Leaders and DELP Scholars for 2024; Leadership Week’ Kicks Off In Washington, DC

Beverly Gray-Mears, Senior Director of Nursing at Genesis Lofland Park, is among 54 professionals selected by The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) as  2024 Future Leaders of Long Term Care in America and 15 individuals as Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) scholars for its 2024-2025 class. The programs kick off this week with leadership training for the participants in Washington, D.C.
 
Cheryl Heiks, DHCFA Executive Director, said “Beverly is an outstanding leader in our long-term care community and we are thrilled that she has been recognized nationally.”
 
Lofland Park was recently named one of two Gold National Quality Award facilities by AHCA/NCAL for 2024. Beverly played an integral role with Senior Administrator Tawnya Dennis to earn the distinction. 

“We are excited to welcome this new group of Future Leaders and DELP scholars and support the growth of these outstanding professionals,” said Mark Parkinson, President and CEO of AHCA/NCAL. “Their dedication and passion for improving long term and post-acute care are inspiring. These programs will provide them with the tools and knowledge to make a significant impact by enhancing care for our nation’s seniors and individuals with disabilities.”

The Future Leaders program offers a year-long training and mentorship experience designed to enhance participants’ leadership skills and prepare them for pivotal roles within the long term and post-acute care sector. These 54 professionals, including the 15 DELP scholars, have been chosen for their exemplary leadership at the state level and their potential to serve in future leadership positions within AHCA/NCAL.
 
“These leaders are the vanguard of a movement toward a more inclusive and equitable long term care environment,” said LaShuan Bethea, Executive Director of NCAL and DELP leader. “Their diverse backgrounds and perspectives will undoubtedly lead to innovative solutions and improvements in care for all residents.”
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