Committees

PHA hosts five standing committees throughout the year: Executive, Public Policy, Education, Finance and Workforce Development. These committees play pivotal roles in shaping advocacy initiatives, supporting legislative efforts, and identifying training needs for our members. Explore each of our committees below to learn more about their goals, activities, and how you can maximize your membership by joining one (or more) today.

  • Education

    The Education Committee plays a crucial role in ensuring the association delivers relevant and impactful educational content that advances the industry. Meeting quarterly, members provide strategic input for planning the Annual Conference and selecting year-round educational topics that address current challenges and advancements in home-based care. Members of the education committee actively contribute to professional development within the industry.

    Staff Liaison: Becky Jacobs

    • Marina Dentremont, Co-Chair | CareGivers America/CareFinders Total Care/Modivcare LinkedIn Profile
    • Rachael Stayton, Co-Chair | TruCare Home Care
    • Kathleen Bechdel | Family Hospice Williamsport
    • Irene Dudley | Always Best Senior Care Services – Philadelphia LinkedIn Profile
    • Brian Harris | SimiTree
    • Jessica Howard | JEVS Care at Home LinkedIn Profile
    • Melissa Kelleher | Allied Services Home Health
    • Melissa Latimer | BAYADA Home Health Care LinkedIn Profile
    • Anja Miller | Guthrie Hospice LinkedIn Profile
    • Amy Napierkowski | Emerest Health of Pennsylvania
    • Lori Pavic | Visiting Nurse Association Community Services LinkedIn Profile
    • CJ Rambler | Honor Health Network/Angels On Call LinkedIn Profile
    • Amanda Simone | Penn Medicine at Home
    • Martin Trettel | Concordia Visiting Nurses LinkedIn Profile
    • Tammy Woolgar | PennCares

  • Executive

    The executive committee oversees and manages the association’s operations and strategic direction. This committee always has key officers of the Board including the president, president-elect, treasurer, and secretary. Their responsibilities include making high-level decisions, setting policies, ensuring the association’s goals are met, and representing the interests of the association’s members.

     

  • Finance

    The Finance Committee acts as a steward of the association’s financial health, ensuring that resources are used effectively and transparently to achieve the association’s mission and goals.  The Finance Committee specifically addresses budgeting, financial planning, financial reporting, internal controls, investment management, revenue generation and collaboration with external auditors.

    Staff Liaison: Michaelene Licht

    • David Alexander | Penn Medicine Home Health, Hospice and Home Infusion LinkedIn Profile
    • Melissa Kelleher | Allied Services Home Health
    • CJ Rambler | Honor Health Network/Angels on Call LinkedIn Profile
    • Stan Rynkiewicz | Deer Meadows Home Health and Support Services LinkedIn Profile
    • Brandon Truman | Maxim Healthcare Services LinkedIn Profile

  • Public Policy

    The Public Policy Committee serves as the flagship committee within PHA, meeting monthly to stay abreast of legislative and policy developments. It plays a pivotal role in shaping the association’s legislative priorities, providing strategic input that influences advocacy efforts. PHA relies on this committee to drive advocacy initiatives, leveraging its insights and recommendations to mobilize members for impactful advocacy actions.

    Staff Liaison: Cody Jones

  • Workforce Development

    The newly formed Workforce Development Committee is dedicated to addressing workforce shortages in home-based care by leading initiatives that promote career pipelines and advancement opportunities. Committee members will strategically engage in networking and stakeholder interactions to foster new avenues for home-based care workers. Moreover, they will educate the community about the roles and potential of careers in home-based care across Pennsylvania, advocating for increased resources and support to strengthen the workforce in this vital sector.

    Staff Liaison: Becky Jacobs

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