Meet The Team
Mia Haney
Chief Executive Officer
Mia Haney, CEO of the Pennsylvania Homecare Association, holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami and an MBA from the University of Scranton. With over 15 years of industry expertise, Mia specializes in home care and home health advocacy, quality improvement, and organizational management. In her previous role, she successfully led a privately-owned home healthcare organization through significant transitions, including Private Equity ownership, resulting in its evolution into a publicly traded entity. As Chief Operating Officer of a seven-state personal care operation, Mia demonstrated strategic foresight, collaborative leadership, and a profound understanding of the intricacies within the home healthcare sector.
Connect with Mia on: Provider Support, Industry Updates, and Association Strategy/Priorities
Brandi DeAngelo
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Brandi DeAngelo brings nearly a decade of experience in digital marketing and advocacy to her role as Marketing and Communications Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA). Before joining PHA, she was a digital content specialist for a Pennsylvania-based healthcare trade organization, managing social media, website updates, and digital marketing strategies. She advocated for the association’s members and partners through social and digital media campaigns.
Brandi holds Bachelor’s degrees in Public Relations/Advertising and English from Penn State University. She is also dedicated to community service, volunteering with organizations like the New Cumberland Collective, Planned Parenthood, the Dauphin County Library, and various animal humane societies across Central PA.
Connect with Brandi on: Digital Advocacy, Connections Newsletter, and Earned Media
Becky Jacobs
Workforce Development Director
Rebecca “Becky” Jacobs brings over 15 years of healthcare recruitment and workforce development expertise to PHA. With a bachelor’s degree from Marywood University, Becky previously excelled as a Senior Nurse Recruiter at a large PA-based hospital system and as a Recruitment/Retention Manager for a multi-office PA-based home care, home health, and hospice provider. Her experience spans process improvement, talent team leadership and development, implementing recruitment best practices, and conducting educational sessions. She successfully led strategic insourcing initiatives, hiring over 500 nurses for outpatient roles. Becky is passionate about empowering home-based care professionals, fostering career development, and creating inclusive work environments. She was also recognized by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for her volunteer work participating in fundraising events, leading volunteer participants in lobbying efforts, and serving in leadership roles with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Connect with Becky on: Recruitment & Retention, Hiring Best Practices, PHA’s Job Board
Cody Jones
Senior Director of Government Affairs
Cody Jones brings nearly 15 years of government affairs, state and federal government, strategic communications and campaign management experience. Previously, Cody served as Chief Strategic Relations Officer for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, where he led legislative and policy development efforts for five years. While at PASSHE, he played a leading role in the passage of landmark higher education legislation and record-high funding increases. His background includes key roles in statewide and federal political campaigns, where he demonstrated leadership in executive management and government affairs.
Connect with Cody on: Government and Legislative Affairs, Advocacy
Michaelene Licht
Accounting Manager
Michaelene Licht is an accomplished financial administrator with a proven track record in non-profit organization management. Joining PHA in 2022 as Accounting Manager, Michaelene oversees financial operations and accounting functions for the Association, HomePAC, and the Foundation. She also serves as the staff liaison for the Foundation and manages the administration of the Home Care Grant program. In addition to her professional endeavors, Michaelene has been writing and editing mathematics textbooks for over 25 years.
Connect with Michaelene on: PHA’s Foundation & Home Care Grant
Jill Senior, CMP
Director of Meetings & Events
Jill Senior, CMP, joined PHA as the Director of Meetings & Events in 2021, bringing over 15 years of expertise in planning state and national association meetings and conferences. In her role, Jill oversees the execution of all education and events and serves as the staff liaison for the education committee. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Seton Hill University and has been a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) since 2011.
Connect with Jill on: Continuing Education, Annual Conference, and PHA Workshops
Kim Whetsell
Senior Director of Association Services
Kim Whetsell joined PHA in 2019 as the Director of Marketing and Communications and was promoted to Senior Director of Association Services in 2023. With nearly 15 years of experience in association management, Kim has a versatile background with expertise in communications, member and board relations, event planning, and association governance. Kim continues to leverage her versatility in her current role at PHA, overseeing special projects and grant initiatives, managing business member relations, and handling daily operations. In her leadership role, she collaborates closely with the CEO on strategic planning and exploring future association opportunities.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh.
Connect with Kim on: My Learning Center, Business Solutions and Partnerships