Daniel Aminov

Chief Administrative Officer, Emerest Health of NJ

daminov@emerest.com

Daniel is a dedicated leader in the home care space with extensive experience overseeing operations across multiple states including New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Florida. As Chief Administrative Officer at Emerest Health of NJ, he plays a key role in strategic growth, caregiver engagement, and operational excellence. With a deep passion for home care, Daniel believes in not only delivering compassionate care to seniors but also in championing the needs and well-being of caregivers. His work reflects a strong commitment to advancing quality, equity, and sustainability in the home care sector.

Christine Black, MBA BSN RN 

Vice President, Hackensack Meridian at Home

christine.black@hmhn.org

Christine Black is a dedicated and experienced leader in the homecare and hospice arena, with over 25 years of operational expertise. She has been an integral part of the HMH team since 2008, serving in a series of key leadership positions that have been instrumental in shaping the organization's growth and operational excellence.

Christine has successfully operationalized the integration of several other agencies under the HMH umbrella, ensuring a seamless transition for both patients and staff. Her leadership is also defined by a deep commitment to her team; she is known for fostering a supportive environment and championing the professional growth of her colleagues. Christine's strategic vision and compassionate approach continue to drive high-quality care and success within HMH's home health and hospice services.

Michael Brown, RN

President, MB Healthcare Consultants

mbrown@mbhealthcareconsultants.com

Mike has been a registered nurse for over 30 years. His passion is truly home care services, where he has managed Home Health, Hospice and Home Care services in many states, holding executive leadership roles such as Division and Regional Director, Vice President of Operations and Vice President of Quality and Standards.  He is the founder and President of MB Healthcare Consultants, LLC.

Trisha Cavagnaro, RN, BSN

Regional VP of Clinical Services, Care Options for Kids

trishac@preferredcares.com

Trisha began her home care journey as an LPN providing PDN services. Today, she is the VP of Clinical Services at Care Options for Kids. She is also a certified consultant for CHAP and brings a wealth of knowledge in the Home Care and Private Duty Nursing space. As an experienced and passionate homecare nurse, Trisha is a strong advocate for ensuring nurses are paid fairly in home care.

Jatona Davis, RN, BSN, MSN

Director, Holy Name Home Care and Hospice

jdavis@holyname.org

Jatona is a passionate and dedicated nurse with over 12 years of healthcare experience in Home Health Care Services. She was promoted to the Director of Home Care at Holy Name Medical Center in 2020, which has evolved rapidly during these challenging times in healthcare. Under her leadership, Holy Name Home Care was recognized by the Jewish Standard Reader’s Choice as the First Place Home Healthcare Agency in 2021 and 2022.

Heidi Facchini, RN, BSN

Director of Nursing and Clinical Services, Center for Hope Hospice

hfacchini@cfhh.org 

Heidi has more than 30 years' experience in clinical settings which include inpatient ambulatory, rehabilitation, sub-acute, home care and hospice. Heidi successfully expanded and implemented a new Palliative Care Program at Center for Hope Hospice and Palliative Care. She implemented a NEXSYS medication cabinet which allowed nurses to manage symptoms immediately when changes in medication occurred and not have to wait for pharmacy delivery. Today, Heidi uses her extensive experience to advocate for unmet needs for end-of-life facility-based care, reimbursement and staffing issues. 

Secretary

Geetakumari Fofandi

Founder and CEO, Faith Home Healthcare, LLC

geeta@faithcareus.com 

Geetakumari Fofandi is the founder and CEO of Faith Home Healthcare, Faith Hospice Care, and Faith Day Habilitation. Prior to her current role, she served her community as a nutritionist. Geeta has deeply committed to advancing women's empowerment within the healthcare field and strives to diversify the home care industry.

A recognized leader in the healthcare industry, Geeta has received numerous prestigious honors, including the EMPOWERING WOMEN award by NJBIZ. Her mission is to support and build new healthcare endeavors by advocating in Washington, D.C. and Trenton.

Executive

Erik Krajnikovich

Chief Financial/Strategy Officer, Vitality Hospice 

ekrajnikovich@vitalityhospice.com

Erik Krajnikovich serves as the Chief Financial and Strategy Officer at Vitality Hospice, where he focuses on organizational design, strategic growth, and scalable operations. With over 20 years of executive experience leading financial strategy, product commercialization, and technology innovation across multiple sectors, Erik is dedicated to applying proven principles and solutions from the technology industry to advance and modernize hospice care.

Treasurer

Louise Lindenmeier, RN, BSN

Northeast Area Director of Government Affairs, Bayada

llindenmeier@bayada.com

Louise joined BAYADA Home Health Care in 2003 and serves as their Northeast Area Director of Government Affairs. She is a passionate advocate for frail and disabled children, adults, and seniors and the compassionate health care professionals who enable them to remain in the comfort and safety of their home. Louise understands the greatest way to educate legislators is by moving beyond the walls of the Trenton Statehouse and into the homes of BAYADA’s clients, allowing them to witness first-hand the powerful impact nurses and home health aides bring to New Jersey residents.

Executive

Katy Martinez

Regional Operations Director, Carefinders Total care, a Modivcare service

katy.martinez@modivcare.com

Bringing over 22 years of experience in the home healthcare industry, she began her career in 2001 as a Certified Home Health Aide and has since risen through the ranks, demonstrating a strong commitment to quality care, operational excellence, and team leadership. Katy has successfully overseen multiple branch operations, led cross-functional teams, and built strong community partnerships. Her hands-on leadership and deep understanding of both field and office operations continue to drive performance, compliance, and growth across the region.

Christine Meny, BSN, RN

Regional Director of Clinical Operations, Restore First Health

cmeny@restorefirsthealth.com

30+ years experience in the home care industry. Skilled in leading and implementing change, growth strategies, use of data for clinical quality improvement and strategic planning. Strong leadership and management professional with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and certification as a Nurse Executive.

Toni Modak, MBA, BSN, RN

Vice President, Valley Home Care

tmodak@valleyhealth.com

Toni Modak serves as Vice President of Valley Home Care, where she provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for home health and hospice services. With a deep commitment to transforming care delivery, Toni has also been instrumental in advancing Valley Health System’s Population Health and Hospital at Home initiatives, aligning them with value-based care models to drive improved outcomes, patient experience, and cost efficiency.

A recognized leader in the healthcare industry, Toni has received numerous prestigious honors, including the Tribute to Women in Industry (TWIN) Award, the Innovations in the Continuum of Care Award from the Organization of Nurse Leaders, and the Carol J. Kientz Member of the Year Award from the Home Care and Hospice Association of New Jersey.

Mary Pradilla

Executive Director, Atlantic Visiting Nurse

mary.pradilla@atlantichealth.org

With more than 30 years of dedicated service to the home healthcare industry, Mary provides seasoned leadership and deep sector expertise. She directs all aspects of operations at AVN including strategy and operations, patient experience, and fiscal and program oversight. She also oversees Atlantic Private Care, the Adult Day Center, and philanthropic activities. She continually drives AVN's mission to provide high quality patient care with an exceptional patient experience.

As a member of the Board of Directors, Mary looks forward to assisting in championing policies, empowering and supporting the workforce, driving innovation, and helping to ensure homecare and hospice are at the forefront of policymaker’s minds. She was recently honored with the Carol J. Kientz Member of the Year Award from the Home Care and Hospice Association of NJ.

Chair

Dani Sabo

President, InstaCare Home Health 

dani@instacarehome.com

Dani is the Founder and President of InstaCare Home Health Care. Seeing the need for high-quality, professional, and reliable in-home health care, Dani started this company in 2010 to provide a safe space for the elderly to age in place and for patients needing special care to live a normal life. Since its inception, Dani has handled various roles and engaged with staff members offering him a deep understanding of patients’ needs and appreciation for the work the InstaCare team does.

Michelle Stengart

Chief Executive Officer, Star Pediatrics

msten@starlightca.com 

Michelle started her career in home care at the age of 14, filling in for employees who would go on vacations over the summers and winters. In this way, she began to perform every role in home care except that of nurse. After college, she became the director of what is now called Jersey College and helped them gain national accreditation. Michelle then started working at Star Pediatric Home Care Agency three years after its inception in 2011, overseeing the financial end of the business including the billing department, case management, and contracts. In March of 2023, she officially became the CEO. Michelle understands firsthand the challenges of staffing and would like to see nurses incentivized for working in home care.   

Executive

Jack Sternstein

COO, Promise Care NJ 

jsternstein@promisecarenj.com

Jack is an accomplished and energetic Chief Operating Officer with over fifteen years of experience trailblazing in the Healthcare sector. He started in the DME/ Custom Rehab Mobility industry. Five years ago, Jack transitioned into the Home Health care environment. Presently, he is the COO for Promise Care NJ, overseeing and supporting his teams to provide quality care to referral sources and patients. Jack constantly strives for excellence when it comes to patient care and support.

Mindy Tyner

CEO, Towne Kids

mindyt@townekids.com

Mindy’s extensive experience in compassionate services spans 15 years and various leadership positions. After more than a decade championing critical services for families facing serious pediatric illness, she currently serves as CEO of Towne Kids, a pediatric skilled nursing homecare agency. Mindy is a devoted and passionate advocate for both clients and nurses, ensuring the success of each party and their relationship.

Vice Chair