Board of Directors
The elected leaders guiding NAHCR for 2026–2027.
2026–2027 NAHCR Board of Directors

Melissa Wheeler, CHCR, RACR
President
Manager Leadership Recruitment
Community Health Network

Angela Pointer
President-Elect
Director of Talent Management
Howard University Hospital

Terry K. Bennett, RN, MS, CHCR
Immediate Past President
Independent Contract Recruiter

Michelle Evans, CHCR
Director, Certifications & Development · Term ends July 2027
Vice President of Talent Acquisition
Aperion Care

Bryan Barajas
Communications Director · Term ends July 2027
Senior Director of Marketing
PreCheck

Emily Walsh, RN, MSN, CCRN, CHCR
Director, Education · Term ends July 2027
Nurse Recruiter
UMC Health System

Patrick Kelly, CHCR
Director, Membership & Marketing · Term ends July 2028
Vice President, Operations
Healing Partners

Mike Stafiej
Business Partner at-Large · Term ends July 2027
Chief Executive Officer
ERIN
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