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Meet Our Team


Today, as decisions are being made in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C., it’s more critical than ever for Pennsylvania’s long-term care sector to be in a position of both prominence and influence. To meet the care demands and expectations of our seniors, we must have a seat at the table to affect change and create favorable policy.

Influence is earned not borrowed. From policy and regulatory affairs, to Medicaid and Medicare funding, to communications and changing the narrative surrounding our sector, PHCA staff has the expertise, experience and connections to advocate for and support our membership.

With offices in Harrisburg, just steps from our state Capitol, we advocate each and every day on behalf of Pennsylvania’s nursing homes, assisted living communities and personal care homes providing expert resources and information to help our members the best decisions to improve and maintain quality care and quality of life. But our mission of supporting long-term care focuses on and spans beyond policy and regulatory affairs, Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security Income funding, elevating our membership and changing the narrative surrounding our sector. 

Our team provides industry-leading resources and information to help members make the best decisions to improve and maintain quality care. Whether it’s education, communication, or grassroots advocacy, PHCA is truly at the forefront of every long-term care issue in Pennsylvania.


We’re here to help.

At PHCA, we are dedicated to advancing and elevating the work of our members and are deeply vested in their long-term success. We leverage our unmatched depth of industry knowledge to help you thrive in an ever-evolving health care landscape.

We're in your corner and in front of lawmakers, policy makers and decision makers advocating for our members' every day needs so you can focus on the care you provide and we're proud of our role as the commonwealth's leading long-term care association.

We stand ready to support you every step of the way.

Zach Shamberg
President and CEO
Shayna Varner
Vice President and Chief of Staff
Zane Barrick
Director, Research and Data Management
Kim Ciaglia
Director, Special Projects
Chris Fisher
Director, Quality and Clinical Affairs
Brittney Green
Director, Partnership Development
Eric Heisler
Director, Communications
Tim Ward
Director, Advocacy and Government Relations
Gail Weidman
Director, Policy and Regulatory Affairs