Eleanor N. Alvarez, BA, MAT, MAgS

President/CEO

President of LeaderStat LLC, Eleanor has more than 27 years of management experience in the long term care field, both as a provider and a consultant. Her areas of expertise include long-term care and sub-acute operations, culture change initiatives, facility analysis and acquisitions, and facility start-ups and program development. Eleanor is a licensed nursing home administrator and has had operational management responsibility for more than 20 facilities. She has opened skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, developed numerous high acuity specialty units and conducted the due diligence process for two large acquisitions for a national LTC company. Eleanor has also leased and operated a nursing center as an independent operator.

As the President of LeaderStat, Eleanor provides consulting and management support to more than 500 long term care clients nationally. Her firm, LeaderStat, LLC, provides a full range of clinical, operational and financial consulting for independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and continuing care retirement communities. Eleanor has conducted comprehensive assessments, market studies, financial improvement strategies, and new product design and implementation programs for senior communities nationwide. In addition to a BA in History from Hobart & William Smith College and an MA in Teaching from Colgate University, she received her Masters of Aging Services from The Erickson School in December of 2008. Eleanor is also proud to serve on the Board of National Church Residences (NCR), a not-for-profit organization.

Barmi Akbar, MS, MBA

Vice President of Operations

Barmi has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, working for leading national post-acute care providers, representing nearly 800 business units in North America. In his tenure, he has successfully held leadership roles responsible for multi-facility operations, business development, financial strategic analysis, in addition to other areas of healthcare delivery and support. Barmi earned his MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University and a MS from the University of Toledo. At LeaderStat, he works to expand the company into new markets and product lines.

Anna Dodge

Director of Interim Services

Anna directs all aspects of interim placements, including contractual agreements and the overall management of our interim consultants. Industry leaders call her to access the highest quality leadership in a quick and seamless manner. Her team of consultants has built a reputation on outcomes and customer satisfaction. She has 14+ successful years of experience in the long term care consulting field. Anna's team continues to retain and recruit the best interim leadership in the post-acute and senior service industry.

Lisa Hohlbein

Director of Clinical Reimbursement

Lisa brings nearly 20 years of healthcare experience and offers cutting edge expertise in the areas of the RAI process and clinical reimbursement systems. Her areas of expertise include performing and overseeing various reimbursement reviews for Medicaid and PPS in multi-state, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care and sub-acute care assessment and operations, as well as leadership and team building. Lisa has presented workshops on a variety of topics at the facility, regional, state, national and international (Canada) levels. She is a Master Teacher with AANAC and has presented at their biannual conferences. Lisa has also been a contributor to MDS Alert.

Devon Underwood

Director of Recruitment

Devon leads recruitment teams in permanent placement and supports our planned growth. She is also involved in the field, continuing to work directly with key clients and as a resource for anyone looking for a change in their career. Devon holds a BS in Communication from the University of Arizona. Before joining LeaderStat in May, 2006, she was a recruiter in a national key accounts role with an Arizona based company.

Julie Osborne

Associate Director of Recruitment

Julie has been in healthcare for 20+ years holding positions such as Director of Rehab Services at Marion General Hospital, and Senior Recruiting Consultant at various healthcare focused firms. Julie holds a BS in Occupational Therapy from The Ohio State University. She will support the recruiting team out of our Columbus, Ohio office in permanent placement, business development, and serving clients in their critical hiring needs.

Jami Brett

Executive Recruiter

Jami has a BS in Management from The University of Hartford, West Hartford Connecticut. She brings many years of Marketing and Admissions experience in the long-term care field to the LeaderStat team and has been employed by both national and regional healthcare companies. She is responsible for Long Term Care and Assisted Living executive-level and nurse management placement in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

John Burke

Executive Recruiter

John is responsible for Long Term Care and Assisted Living executive-level and nurse management placement in the West Coast region. He holds a BS in Accounting from the University of Connecticut. Prior to working with LeaderStat, John recruited executive level business professionals.

Anthony Gamache

Executive Recruiter

Anthony is responsible for Long Term Care and Assisted Living executive-level and nurse management placement in the Southwest and Central Southern states. He holds a BS in Biomedical Science from Marquette University. Before joining LeaderStat, Anthony spent three years recruiting scientific professionals for a fortune 500 company.

Kassandra Hurst

Executive Recruiter

Kassy is responsible for executive search and placement in all areas of senior living and works with the team in our Ohio based office. Prior to joining LeaderStat, she did healthcare recruitment with LeaderStat Rehab and OSU Medical Center. She holds a BS in Hospitality Management from The Ohio State University.

Kerry Kicos

Executive Recruiter

Kerry is responsible for executive search and placement in all areas of senior living and works with the team in our Ohio based office. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Organizational Communications from Otterbein College. Before joining LeaderStat, Kerry did inside sales for the advertising and software industries.

Michelle Koch

Executive Recruiter

Michelle’s principal focus is Assisted Living and Long Term Care executive and nurse management placement in Texas, the Plains states, and the West Coast. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington in Seattle. Previously, she recruited executive and administrative level business professionals for nearly six years for a firm in Southern California.

Clarissa Legg

Executive Recruiter

Clarissa is responsible for Long Term Care and Assisted Living executive level and nurse management placement in the Midwest Region. She holds a BA in Communication Studies from West Virginia University. Before joining LeaderStat, Clarissa was a Sales Rep doing outside sales. She also spent 5 years in the healthcare industry.

Anne Napierala, LNHA

Executive Recruiter

Anne holds a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Services-Long Term Care Administration from Ohio University. She is responsible for helping to expand our interim and consulting division as well as assist Katie in recruiting new consultants. She is working towards receiving her NHA license in October 2011. Prior to joining LeaderStat, she worked as a Marketing and Activities Assistant for a Skilled Nursing Facility and briefly as a Technical Recruiter for energy.

Brice Schroeder

Executive Recruiter

Brice is responsible for Long Term Care and Assisted Living executive-level and nurse management placement in the Great Lakes Region. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Bowling Green State University. Before joining the LeaderStat team, Brice spent a short time in the legal recruiting industry. He also spent three years with Franklin County Developmental Disabilities as an account executive/job developer.

Karen Brown

Senior Business Office Manager

Her primary duties include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Human Resources, payroll, and purchasing. Karen is also assistant to the President/CEO. She holds a BS in Communication from Ohio University and a BS in Accounting from Franklin University. Karen joined LeaderStat in April, 2004.

Mimi Darwish

Market Research Specialist

Mimi is responsible for recruitment support processes and works directly with the Director of Recruitment to keep the division productive, organized and efficient. She holds a BS in Public Relations from Kent State University. Prior to joining LeaderStat, she was a Research & Account Coordinator at a marketing and media agency for more than 5 years.

Stefanie Lewis

Business Office Manager

Stefanie is responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Invoicing. In addition to those duties, Stefanie assists with the AANAC registration and event planning for each Conference. She is also the assistant to the Senior Business Office Manager and CEO. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Management as well as an Associate of Science in Accounting from Franklin University. Before joining LeaderStat, she worked as an Accounts Receivable Technician with The Columbus Dispatch.

Katie Neff

Administrative Coordinator

Katie assists Anna with Interim placements, travel, and invoices. She also assists with administrative duties and works on other projects as needed. She is becoming a certified Travel Agent to better assist our Consultants. Before coming to LeaderStat, Katie was a Human Resources Coordinator who handled compensation and benefits for over 2500 associates.