Ian Paregol
Executive Director, DC Coalition of Disability Service Providers
Policy, advocacy, and provider coalition efforts with deep experience across operations and government relations.
Advisory Council
Founding Members & Advisory Bench
The National Direct Care Advisory Council brings together a focused group of leaders across provider organizations, clinical care, research, and public policy to help shape the future of the direct care workforce. An intentionally small, high-impact group -- grounded in real-world care delivery.
Council Strengths
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Full-system coverage across policy, providers, clinical care, and research
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Active leadership in organizations shaping both policy and care delivery
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Direct experience with reimbursement, staffing, and operational realities
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Bridging strategy, innovation, and real-world implementation
Founding Members
The Founding Bench
Lorie Michelle McCool, RN
Owner & Administrator, New Beginnings Adult Day Care Services
Frontline operator bringing insight into rural care delivery, access challenges, and daily operations.
Brian Rutledge, PhD
Executive Director, California Association for Adult Day Services
Statewide policy and funding efforts, with deep experience in government, budgeting, and legislative strategy.
Thomas Allen, MSN, RN
Nursing Professor & Critical Care Nurse
Bridges academic training and real-world clinical care to ensure practical workforce readiness.
William Zagorski
CEO, American Senior Care Centers | Board Chair, NADSA
Operator and national leader shaping adult day policy, reimbursement, and care models.
Tina Sadarangani, PhD, NP
Assistant Professor, NYU | Researcher & CareMobi Founder
Expert in aging, caregiving systems, and health innovation focused on improving care coordination.
Ned Morgens
CEO, Skylark Senior Care | Former NADSA Board Chair
Experienced executive in scaling care organizations and advancing sustainable service delivery models.
Donna Hale
Former CEO, National Adult Day Services Association
National leader in association development, advocacy, and workforce initiatives with 30+ years of experience.
This is a founding group. Additional members will be added selectively to maintain depth, balance, and practical impact.