National Emerging Leadership Summit (NELS)

The 2016 National Emerging Leadership Summit is being held on June 21st - 23rd this summer at George Washington University. This experience of 'Professionals Leading Passionate Innovation' is an opportunity to engage with fellow emerging leaders in an unrivaled opportunity to strategize, advocate, connect and innovate the future of the health care and aging services administration profession.
The summit is targeted toward Healthcare Administrators in Health and Aging Services who have typically been in the field for under ten years. The Summit aims to increase, improve and support the profession to attract talent and future leaders by giving a voice to the next generation of leaders. Individuals that have attended the Summit hold positions in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, continuing care retirement communities, rehabilitation hospitals, home and community based services and affiliated organizations across the country.
How to Apply
We are now accepting applications for the June 2016 Summit. The 2016 Application should be completed and email it, along with the other application materials to gwltc@gwu.edu.
All applications must include:
- Resume
- Personal Statement
- One letter of recommendation
- 250 word professional biography
Here is the 2016 NELS Application: 2016 NELS Application
Financial aid to NELS is available on a competitive basis:
The participant funding support application for June 2016.
Past Summit Outcomes
2015 NELS Legislative Policy Brief
2014 NELS Legislative Policy Brief
2012 NELS Final Legislative Policy Brief
2011 White Paper: The Next Generation of Long Term Care Leaders
2011 White Paper: The Next Generation of Long Term Care Leaders - Appendix A
2011 White Paper: The Next Generation of Long Term Care Leaders - Appendix B
2011 White Paper: The Next Generation of Long Term Care Leaders - Appendix C
2011 White Paper: The Next Generation of Long Term Care Leaders - Appendix D
2011 White Paper: The Next Generation of Long Term Care Leaders - Appendix E
2011 White Paper: The Next Generation of Long Term Care Leaders - Appendix Z
2010 White Paper: The Next Generation of Long Term Care Leaders
Michael Muetzel: They're Not Aloof...Just_Generation_X (eBook)
Organizers & Sponsors
Sponsors:
The Wertlieb Family
The Foundation of the National Association of LongTerm Care Administrator Boards
American College of Health Care Administrators
Supporting Organizations:
American Health Care Association
For sponsorship information, please contact Dr. Olson at olsondou@uwec.edu
Summit Organizers:
Dr. Douglas M. Olson, Project Director and Visiting Professor, University of Wisconsin-Eau-Claire, olsondou@uwec.edu
Dr. Robert E. Burke, Professor and Chair, Health Services Management and Leadership Department, The George Washington University
Tori Blackwell, Student Professional Development Coordinator
Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University
Department of Health Policy and Management
2175 K Street, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20037
Steering Committee:
Robert Burke, Professor, HSML Department, George Washington University
Tori Blackwell, NELS Program Administrator, GWU
Doug Olson, NELS Program Director, Visiting Professor, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Joshua Bagley, Graduate Administrative Assistant, HSML, George Washington University
Peggy Connorton, Director Quality and LTC Tracker, AHCA
Jeff Degyansky, Administrator, Indian Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, Saber Healthcare (NELS particpant)
Marianna Kern Grachek, President and CEO, ACHCA
Kevin Hansen, Assistant Professor, UW – Eau Claire (past NELS participant and scholar)
Paul Helm, President of 360 Staffing affiliated with Golden Living
Randy Lindner, President and CEO, NAB and the NAB Foundation
Daniel Schwartz, SVP of Operations and Corporate Officer, Almost Family
Sara Sherwood, Administrator, Collier’s Rehab and Nursing Center (2013 NELS Participant)
Steph Ritter, Executive Director at Nine Mile Creek Senior Living, Ebenezer, (2013 NELS Participant)
Cynthia Thorland, Vice President, Educational Resources, Life Care Services LLC
Christy Kramer, Director of Leading Age DC (NELS participant and former coordinator)
Kelsey Swartzel, Residential Care Administrator, St. Leonard (2014 NELS Participant)
Nicole Serluco, Administrator, Meridian Health (2014 NELS participant)
Christopher Marshall, Administrator, Genesis Health Care (2014 NELS participant)
David Wolf, Associate Professor, Barry University
Michael Muetzel, Consultant, MX Solutions
About
The summit is targeted toward Healthcare Administrators in Health and Aging Services who have typically been in the field for under ten years and are identified as emerging leaders. The Summit aims to increase, improve and support the profession to attract talent and future leaders by giving a voice to the next generation of leaders. Individuals that have attended the Summit hold positions in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, continuing care retirement communities, rehabilitation hospitals, home and community based services and affiliated organizations across the country.
Summit Participants Will:
- Identify, develop, and refine solutions for the next generation of leaders building on themes from the previous year's emerging leaders
- Meet with representatives of key professional organizations and gain an inside perspective on the legislative process
- Engage in discussions with other leaders in the field of health and aging services administration to advance an agenda of action
Complete Summit Package Includes:
- Long-Term Care Administrator Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Daily Breakfast
- DC Event
- Hotel Lodging (Final day to make hotel reservations to guarantee room confirmation is Friday, May 20th. No exceptions)
Download the schedule for the 2016 National Emerging Leadership Summit
Contact
Any questions, please contact:
Dr. Douglas Olson, Project Director and Visiting Professor, UW-Eau-Claire
olsondou@uwec.edu
(715) 836-5067
Tori Blackwell, Student Professional Development Coordinator
tblackw_1922@gwu.edu
(202) 994-7354
Mailing Address:
Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University
Department of Health Policy and Management
2175 K Street, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20037