The Board of Directors is comprised of active NAHCA members who serve as the governing body, steering the mission and vision of the Association. These members take the oath of service and make a solemn commitment to ethical practice and leadership. They take an active role in conference planning, educational development and overall experience based counsel to the Association. They are responsible for policy review and recommendations as it pertains to state and federal regulations, public policy and national initiatives such as the annual fundraiser and other special projects..
Wendell Anderson – Chairman
Appointed to the Board September 2009
29 years as a CNA
With current employer, Maravilla Care Center in Phoenix, AZ for 12 years
Arizona Careforce Committee Chair
NAHCA’s 2013 Member of the Year
“I strongly agree with the vision of NAHCA to elevate the professionalism of CNAs and the respect we truly deserve. As frontline caregivers, we all need to have the same vision to take care of our neighbors and residents who are behaviorally challenged, mentally ill, frail or elderly.”
Lisa Shepherd – Vice Chairman
Appointed to the Board January 2013
Began as a CNA in 1986
With current employer, Dubuque Specialty Care in Dubuque, Iowa for 7 years
NAHCA Certified Preceptor and Dubuque NAHCA Leadership Team Facilitator
NAHCA’s 2014 Resident Service Commitment Award winner
“I LOVE what I get to do every day for my residents and their families because I know I’m making a difference. I hope that someday all CNAs will get to be a part of NAHCA and experience the pride and camaraderie of belonging to a professional association.”
Tina Roberts – Board Member
Appointed to the Board June 2014
38 years as a CNA
With current employer, Cumberland Village in La Follette, Tennessee for 9 years
NAHCA Certified Preceptor and Courtyard
NAHCA Leadership Team (President) and Retention Committee
NAHCA’s 2013 Preceptor of the Year Award winner
“It is an honor for me to be on the Steering Commission. I have so much fun and I love getting together and seeing all the great things we can do as leaders.”
Samantha Maddox – Board Member
Appointed to the Board April 2015
4 years as a CNA
With current employer, Gregston Nursing Home in Marlow, Oklahoma for 4 years
NAHCA Certified Preceptor and Gregston NAHCA Leadership Team member
NAHCA’s 2014 Continuous Quality Improvement Award winner
“Being a part of NAHCA’s Steering Commission has been amazing. To be able to support the CNA field brings such happiness to me, by helping NAHCA live out its mission and vision to fight for the future of nursing assistants.”
Sherry Perry – Secretary
Appointed to the Board in 2015
CNA for 29 years, works at her current facility Quality Health and Rehab in Tennessee for 22 years.
NLT Facilitator and also Certified Preceptor
NAHCA CNA Member of the year 2016
Facility of the Year in 2015
“Being a member of NAHCA has inspired me to be the best CNA I can be. It’s helped me to realize that my voice can make a difference not only for other CNAs but most importantly the elders we care for.”
Karren Ganschinietz – Treasurer
Appointed to the Board in 2016
31 years as a CNA
Currently works at Missouri Veteran’s Home, St. James, MO
Co-Chair of her NAHCA Leadership Team
2010 Quality Caregiver Award
2014 NAHCA Essay Winner
“It’s an honor and privilege to be on the NAHCA National Steering Commission. I take great pride in the profession I have chosen as my career and am very excited for the opportunity to learn and grow as an individual and a leader.”
Sheena Bumpas – Board Member
Appointed to the Board in 2016
13 years as a CNA
Currently works at Wilkins Health and Rehab
President of her NAHCA Leadership Team
Won the Excellence in Leadership award at the last two Key to Quality Awards
“I was born with a calling for the healthcare profession, especially caring for our elders. NAHCA and being part of the steering commission has encouraged me, educated me, and helped me share my passion with others.”