About Us

Founded in 1962, ACHCA is a non-profit professional membership association which provides superior educational programming, professional certification, and career development opportunities for its members. Guided by the vision that dynamic leadership forges long term health care services that are desired, meaningful, successful, and efficient, ACHCA identifies, recognizes, and supports post-acute and aging services leaders, advocating for their mission and promoting excellence in their profession.

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Our Vision

To be the premiere membership organization providing professional leadership development opportunities for post-acute and aging services health care administrators. Dynamic leadership forges post-acute and aging health care services that are desired, meaningful, successful and efficient.

Our Mission Statement

The American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) is the catalyst for excellence in post-acute and aging services leadership.

Our Values

  • Identifies post-acute and aging services leaders
  • Recognizes post-acute and aging services leaders
  • Supports post-acute and aging services leaders
  • Advocates for the mission of post-acute and aging services leaders
  • Promotes professional excellence among post-acute and aging services leaders

Officers

President – Molly Vissers

Molly earned her Master of Health Administration from Indiana University Indianapolis and her Bachelor of Business Administration in Health Care Administration from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. Before joining The Barrington of Carmel in 2021, she worked at The Towne House, another BHI Senior Living community. She is a licensed Health Facility Administrator and Health Services Executive, and serves on the Board of the American College of Health Care Administrators – Indiana Chapter.

Vice President – Amanda Marquis

Amanda has been with the Leland since 2007. She was the Marketing Director for many years and is now the Executive Director of the Leland.

Treasurer – Kara Owen

Kara Owen, the Treasurer, will be responsible for managing the chapter’s finances and ensuring that resources are used effectively to benefit members.

Secretary – Rebecca Stenner

Rebecca Stenner, the new Secretary, is dedicated to ensuring that the chapter’s activities run smoothly and efficiently. She will work closely with the other officers to plan events and initiatives that meet the needs of the chapter’s members.

Immediate Past President – Jazzy Kemp

Jazzy Kemp, the immediate past president, brings a wealth of experience in health care administration to her role. She serves as the Talent Acquisition Manager of BHI Senior Living, Indianapolis, IN. She is committed to fostering connections among health care administrators in the state and promoting best practices in the industry.

Board Members

  • Ashley Douglas, Lutheran Life Villages
  • Amanda Marquis, The Leland Legacy
  • Allison Van Tress, Hoosier Village
  • Leah Jefferies, Westminster Village North

News & Events

2026 Annual Convention & Expo

by | Nov 30, 2025

Mark your calendar and get ready to join the only association dedicated solely to LTC and post-acute administrators since 1962. We can’t wait to see you in Orlando! April 20 - 23, 2026 Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Orlando, Florida Why attend? Connect with...

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