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Board of Directors

The elected leaders guiding NAHCR for 2026–2027.

2026–2027 NAHCR Board of Directors

Portrait of Melissa Wheeler, CHCR, RACR

Melissa Wheeler, CHCR, RACR

President

Manager Leadership Recruitment

Community Health Network

Portrait of Angela Pointer

Angela Pointer

President-Elect

Director of Talent Management

Howard University Hospital

Portrait of Terry K. Bennett, RN, MS, CHCR

Terry K. Bennett, RN, MS, CHCR

Immediate Past President

Independent Contract Recruiter

Portrait of Michelle Evans, CHCR

Michelle Evans, CHCR

Director, Certifications & Development · Term ends July 2027

Vice President of Talent Acquisition

Aperion Care

Portrait of Bryan Barajas

Bryan Barajas

Communications Director · Term ends July 2027

Senior Director of Marketing

PreCheck

Portrait of Emily Walsh, RN, MSN, CCRN, CHCR

Emily Walsh, RN, MSN, CCRN, CHCR

Director, Education · Term ends July 2027

Nurse Recruiter

UMC Health System

Portrait of Patrick Kelly, CHCR

Patrick Kelly, CHCR

Director, Membership & Marketing · Term ends July 2028

Vice President, Operations

Healing Partners

Portrait of Mike Stafiej

Mike Stafiej

Business Partner at-Large · Term ends July 2027

Chief Executive Officer

ERIN

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