Georgia Leader Program

The Georgia Leader Certificate Program aims to develop skills, knowledge, and understanding within participants that will allow them to lead responsibly and productively as they face the quality, legislative, regulatory, reimbursement, public relations, human, technological and environmental challenges within long term and post-acute care.

Being a GHCA Georgia leader means recognizing and fostering in others the unique and differing skills required to deliver quality long term and post- acute care. As leaders with these skills, our members impact the profession at all levels, the community, state and nationally in a myriad of positive ways. Graduates of the GHCA Leader Certificate Program serve on the GHCA Board, GHCA committees, participate in the AHCA/NCAL Future Leader program, and receive honors and recognition for their centers in Georgia and on the national level.

Background and History

Since 2015 the Georgia Health Care Association (GHCA) has hosted Long Term Care (LTC) professionals in an annual Georgia Leader program. Selected participants of the Georgia Leader program have demonstrated leadership potential and an interest in representing the interests of LTC providers at the state level. The program covers the latest theories and practical applications in quality, customer satisfaction, staff stability and leadership.

Program Goal

By participating in this program, members of each Georgia Leaders class will be better prepared to serve in vital roles within GHCA/GCAL and on behalf of the entire profession. By honing their knowledge and leadership skills, these Georgia leaders will help to advance quality and promote the profession’s mission of providing the highest quality, resident-centered care for frail, elderly, and disabled Georgians. All Georgia Leader participants will demonstrate this ability through the creation of their capstone leadership project, a brief presentation on a unique leadership concept at the GHCA Winter Convention held in January each year. These capstone projects are recorded and made available to GHCA members under the Workforce Tab of the GHCA website to assist in the advancement of long term care leadership in Georgia.

Program Expectations

You will be assigned a DISC assessment to complete remotely prior to the start of the program in order to participate in the program. After completing this assessment, you will receive  a DISC communication & behavioral report (results from your individual assessment), The purpose is for you to gain an understanding of your unique communication and leadership style. Results will be reviewed in your first in session to help you gain an understanding of your unique communication and leadership style and determine your areas of focus in the program.

In addition to the 9 sessions, the Georgia Leader Certificate Program requires attendance at a GHCA Committee and Board Day  at the GHCA Headquarters in Stockbridge, GA. It also requires the development of a brief leadership presentation, your capstone project, that you will present during a general session at the 2026 GHCA Winter Convention. The Capstone subject matter is based on your experience in the Georgia Leader program.

Program Graduates

Adrian Lewis
Adrienne Guy
Alton Collins
Amy Ash
Amy Hardy
Amy Hudson
Amy Mathews
Andrea Watson
Angela High
Angela Watkins
Anthony Grant
Antwanna Neal
April Davis
Arielle Roseborough
Beverly Hamilton
Brandi Harrison
Brian Hart
Brittney Tucker
Calvin Walker
Carmen Tanner
Chris Loga
Chrystal Stinson
Cori Reese
Danella Greer
Emmanuel Jackson
Eric Parker
Hudie Langston
Jazmine Valle
Jeff Ginn
Jessica Gorham
Jessica  Searcy 
Jo Lucke
Joanne Wrenn
Jon Black
Joseph Johnston
Kaelyn Meade Parker
Kaline   Remillard          
Karen Andrews Daniel
Katie Carr
Keita Devero
Keith Wilson*
Ken Burnett
Kenneth Burnett
Kerry Smith*
Latoya Clark
Lisa Davies
Marvell Butts
Maryam K. Mullen
Meredith Ransom
Michael Barry
Michael Murphy
Michele Todd
Miranda Barnes
Miriam Deberry
Nancy Musah
Olivia Humphrey
Pablo Mercado
Patrelle Major*
Patrice Goldwire
Priscilla Buwee-Kwah
Shelley Hughes
Sochia Walker
Spencer Windham*
Stuart Hasty
Susan Collins
Toni Davis
Tracy Nelson
Valeria Shuler

*AHCA/NCAL Future Leaders