ADvancing States is excited to celebrate the 2024 cohort of Next Gen HCBS Leaders, who have completed their year-long program. The 2024 Next Gen participants were selected through a competitive application process and come from Medicaid, Aging, and Disability programs across 15 states. They are emerging leaders, working hard to implement innovative programming to better serve members of their communities and states. We applaud their efforts and participation in the Next Gen program and appreciate and celebrate their camaraderie and cohesiveness as a group.
The 2024 Next Gen HCBS Leaders include:
- Dina Agngarayngay, Hawaii Department of Human Services
- Rachelle Ames, Washington Department of Social and Health Services
- Alexandra Bauman, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
- Edward Clark, Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living
- Julie Cortright, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
- Theresa Forrester, Louisiana Department of Health
- Jenna Girdosky, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
- Kristina Ickes, New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
- Ryswick Joseph, New Jersey Division of Aging Services
- Rosalyn Karl, Oklahoma Health Care Authority
- Yolanda Mendoza-Miller, Georgia Division of Aging Services
- Nikki Peterson, Minnesota Department of Human Services
- Kristen Smith, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
- Jonathan âJDâ Tilford, Oregon Department of Human Services â Aging & People with Disabilities
- Liz Woodward, Maryland Department of Aging
Congratulations, Next Gen Leaders!
The Next Gen HCBS Leaders program offers training, support, and mentorship to selected participants to support their growth as a state leader. Each Next Gen Leader receives all-expenses paid scholarships to the ADvancing States Spring Meeting and the HCBS Conference. Next Gen Leaders also participate in a mentorship program and unique, tailored educational opportunities.
The Next Gen HCBS Leaders program would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors: UnitedHealthcare, the inaugural Next Gen HCBS Leaders program sponsor, and Molina and Pulselight. Thank you, sponsors!
Applications for the 2025 Next Gen cohort will be available soon. Learn more about the Next Gen HCBS Leaders program, the 2025 calendar of events, sponsorship opportunities, and Next Gen Leader alumni on the Next Gen page of the ADvancing States website.