NEW HEALTHCARE CONCEPTS, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Carol L. Cheatham, Ph.D., Chair
Dr. Cheatham is a National Institutes of Health-funded developmental cognitive neuroscientist with a dual appointment as Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) and the UNC-CH Nutrition Research Institute (NRI). Dr. Cheatham earned her Ph.D. in Child Psychology with an emphasis in Neuroscience in 2004 at the U.S. News & World Report’s #1-Rated Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. During her tenure at the Institute, she studied the development of memory and attention, while simultaneously studying the effects of stress and social support on memory development. At the NRI, Dr. Cheatham is studying the effects of fatty acids, choline, lutein, and anthocyanins on the development and functioning of the hippocampus and frontal lobes, brain structures that are integral to the formation and retrieval of memories and higher-order cognition. She uses an electrophysiological technique known as event-related potentials as well as behavioral tasks in her work with infants, children, and older adults. To determine individual nutrition needs, Dr. Cheatham assesses background genetics and dietary habits. Notably, she studies the effects of nutrition on mild cognitive decline, a precursor for dementia, in older adults. Dr. Cheatham’s work incorporates developmental psychology, neuroscience, nutrition, genetics, and epigenetics. She views interdisciplinary work as a pathway to a cohesive picture of lifespan development.
Dr. Cheatham is a National Institutes of Health-funded developmental cognitive neuroscientist with a dual appointment as Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) and the UNC-CH Nutrition Research Institute (NRI). Dr. Cheatham earned her Ph.D. in Child Psychology with an emphasis in Neuroscience in 2004 at the U.S. News & World Report’s #1-Rated Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. During her tenure at the Institute, she studied the development of memory and attention, while simultaneously studying the effects of stress and social support on memory development. At the NRI, Dr. Cheatham is studying the effects of fatty acids, choline, lutein, and anthocyanins on the development and functioning of the hippocampus and frontal lobes, brain structures that are integral to the formation and retrieval of memories and higher-order cognition. She uses an electrophysiological technique known as event-related potentials as well as behavioral tasks in her work with infants, children, and older adults. To determine individual nutrition needs, Dr. Cheatham assesses background genetics and dietary habits. Notably, she studies the effects of nutrition on mild cognitive decline, a precursor for dementia, in older adults. Dr. Cheatham’s work incorporates developmental psychology, neuroscience, nutrition, genetics, and epigenetics. She views interdisciplinary work as a pathway to a cohesive picture of lifespan development.
Tim Mills, Chair-Elect
Tim is currently the Research Chef for the University of North Carolina metabolic kitchen in Kannapolis. He also is the Food Service Supervisor for the Lettuce Eat Cafe at the Nutrition Research Institute. He brings more than 30 years of experience in foodservice and nutrition to our team. Tim is a resident who relocated to the area after a successful career in the resort hospitality industry. Since returning to the area, he has been the Executive Chef of The Club at Irish Creek and was the owner of Chef’s Choice Gourmet Pastries. In 2014, he was provided the opportunity to work with the University of North Carolina to offer personalized nutrition. His passion for nutrition is evident in the food he creates.
Tim is currently the Research Chef for the University of North Carolina metabolic kitchen in Kannapolis. He also is the Food Service Supervisor for the Lettuce Eat Cafe at the Nutrition Research Institute. He brings more than 30 years of experience in foodservice and nutrition to our team. Tim is a resident who relocated to the area after a successful career in the resort hospitality industry. Since returning to the area, he has been the Executive Chef of The Club at Irish Creek and was the owner of Chef’s Choice Gourmet Pastries. In 2014, he was provided the opportunity to work with the University of North Carolina to offer personalized nutrition. His passion for nutrition is evident in the food he creates.
Susan S. Stirewalt, Founder/Secretary
Susan S. Stirewalt graduated from American Business and Fashion Institute in Charlotte, NC, now the Art Institute of Charlotte with a concentration in Executive Secretarial Science and Word Processing Specialist. Since that time, Susan has worked with several areas of the business world to include university, non-profit, Metlife, Concord Mills land developers, and the NC State University Plants for Human Health Institute located on the NC Research Campus to name a few. Susan has forty years of experience in the administration realm and is an experienced Business Officer who has also cross-trained in legal, payroll, facilities, inventory, risk management, insurance, HR, and internal auditing. Susan’s experience expands to her church background as Treasurer, Financial Secretary, and Secretary of the church board.
Susan S. Stirewalt graduated from American Business and Fashion Institute in Charlotte, NC, now the Art Institute of Charlotte with a concentration in Executive Secretarial Science and Word Processing Specialist. Since that time, Susan has worked with several areas of the business world to include university, non-profit, Metlife, Concord Mills land developers, and the NC State University Plants for Human Health Institute located on the NC Research Campus to name a few. Susan has forty years of experience in the administration realm and is an experienced Business Officer who has also cross-trained in legal, payroll, facilities, inventory, risk management, insurance, HR, and internal auditing. Susan’s experience expands to her church background as Treasurer, Financial Secretary, and Secretary of the church board.
Laura Horton, Assistant Secretary
Laura K. Horton started her career with Rowan Salisbury School System 25 years ago in the food services department. Laura soon advanced to a career as a teacher assistant and bus driver with the school system. Laura is active in her church where she has served on the church consistory board as Secretary, as well as, Sunday School teacher, Bible School Director, and nursery.
Laura K. Horton started her career with Rowan Salisbury School System 25 years ago in the food services department. Laura soon advanced to a career as a teacher assistant and bus driver with the school system. Laura is active in her church where she has served on the church consistory board as Secretary, as well as, Sunday School teacher, Bible School Director, and nursery.
Karen Worthy, Treasurer
Karen L. Worthy retired from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the Controller’s Office as an Accounting Technician II in the Reporting and Fixed Assets Department. Her time at the university totals 23 years. Karen’s experience at the university includes working in the Purchasing Department as Purchasing Expeditor Maintenance Coordinator, as well as, working as a Processing Assistant III in the Department of Housing and Residence Life. Prior to her career at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Karen worked in several areas of the business world to include accounting, administrative secretary, patient account representative, data control administrator, and supervisor/Financial Systems Coordinator for various companies that include Stonewall Jackson School, Barber-Scotia College, Biomedical Home Care, Carolina Manufacturing Service, and Young & Rubicam, Inc.
Karen L. Worthy retired from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the Controller’s Office as an Accounting Technician II in the Reporting and Fixed Assets Department. Her time at the university totals 23 years. Karen’s experience at the university includes working in the Purchasing Department as Purchasing Expeditor Maintenance Coordinator, as well as, working as a Processing Assistant III in the Department of Housing and Residence Life. Prior to her career at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Karen worked in several areas of the business world to include accounting, administrative secretary, patient account representative, data control administrator, and supervisor/Financial Systems Coordinator for various companies that include Stonewall Jackson School, Barber-Scotia College, Biomedical Home Care, Carolina Manufacturing Service, and Young & Rubicam, Inc.
June Whaley, Assistant Treasurer
June graduated from American Business & Fashion Institute in Charlotte, NC, currently the Art Institute of Charlotte, with a concentration in Travel/Business. She is a Nationally Certified Activity Director through the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals and a Certified Dementia Practitioner through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. She has been an Activity Professional for over twenty years and is a Consultant and Educator as well. She has been an instructor for the healthcare Activity Director Course and has taught at Rowan Cabarrus Community College and Mitchell Community College. She has been very active in the North Carolina Activity Professionals Association serving on the Executive Committee as President, Past President, acting 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, and Treasurer. June is a Presenter for seminars and conferences, some of the topics that she has presented are: Activity Organizational Skills, Inspiring In Room Activities, and Spectacular Special Programs.
June graduated from American Business & Fashion Institute in Charlotte, NC, currently the Art Institute of Charlotte, with a concentration in Travel/Business. She is a Nationally Certified Activity Director through the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals and a Certified Dementia Practitioner through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. She has been an Activity Professional for over twenty years and is a Consultant and Educator as well. She has been an instructor for the healthcare Activity Director Course and has taught at Rowan Cabarrus Community College and Mitchell Community College. She has been very active in the North Carolina Activity Professionals Association serving on the Executive Committee as President, Past President, acting 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, and Treasurer. June is a Presenter for seminars and conferences, some of the topics that she has presented are: Activity Organizational Skills, Inspiring In Room Activities, and Spectacular Special Programs.
Kimberly J. Chatak-Nelson, PMP, Director
Kimberly Chatak-Nelson graduated from Penn State with a degree in Labor and Industrial Relations. She has more than a decade as a career Administrator, having supported C-Suite Executives in small companies to large corporations in a variety of industries such as banking, real estate, software development, consulting, hardware service, and global network marketing, plus a non-profit. She is a certified Project Management Professional. In addition, she has over 20 years in Sales. She has been a member of a variety of Boards and has held leadership roles on several. Kimberly brings her administration, project management, board, and sales skills and experiences to our organization. She specializes in Project Management, Event Planning, Operations, Procedures Development, Public Speaking, and Leadership. In addition, she loves to touch H/R as well as mentor others.
Kimberly Chatak-Nelson graduated from Penn State with a degree in Labor and Industrial Relations. She has more than a decade as a career Administrator, having supported C-Suite Executives in small companies to large corporations in a variety of industries such as banking, real estate, software development, consulting, hardware service, and global network marketing, plus a non-profit. She is a certified Project Management Professional. In addition, she has over 20 years in Sales. She has been a member of a variety of Boards and has held leadership roles on several. Kimberly brings her administration, project management, board, and sales skills and experiences to our organization. She specializes in Project Management, Event Planning, Operations, Procedures Development, Public Speaking, and Leadership. In addition, she loves to touch H/R as well as mentor others.
Barb Meidl, Director
Barb earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from East Carolina University and also a Master’s degree in Leadership from Pfeiffer University. Barb is a John Maxwell Certified Life Coach, Speaker, and Trainer who is a passionate advocate for serving others. Barb is Director of Student Life and Leadership at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. She maintains a visible presence on campus and is actively engaged in the creation and support of several large-scale campus-wide events; serves as a role model and facilitator to student leaders; supports the development and maintenance of student-driven clubs and organizations; implements co-curricular leadership; promotes student and organizational excellence and best practices grounded in student development theory; and advocates on behalf of student leaders and organizations.
Barb earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from East Carolina University and also a Master’s degree in Leadership from Pfeiffer University. Barb is a John Maxwell Certified Life Coach, Speaker, and Trainer who is a passionate advocate for serving others. Barb is Director of Student Life and Leadership at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. She maintains a visible presence on campus and is actively engaged in the creation and support of several large-scale campus-wide events; serves as a role model and facilitator to student leaders; supports the development and maintenance of student-driven clubs and organizations; implements co-curricular leadership; promotes student and organizational excellence and best practices grounded in student development theory; and advocates on behalf of student leaders and organizations.
Office Assistant, Lula Hart
Lula Evans Hart has a BA in Sociology from UNC Charlotte and previously attended Greenville Technical College in Greenville SC with emphasis in English Studies and Tri-County Technical College in Pendleton, SC with a focus on Data Processing. Lula has been in State Government for the past 25 years. She recently retired from UNC Charlotte where she worked in the Student Affairs, Business Affairs and Academic Affairs Divisions, respectively. Lula has several years of expertise in organizational processes, bookkeeping, purchasing and office management.
Lula Evans Hart has a BA in Sociology from UNC Charlotte and previously attended Greenville Technical College in Greenville SC with emphasis in English Studies and Tri-County Technical College in Pendleton, SC with a focus on Data Processing. Lula has been in State Government for the past 25 years. She recently retired from UNC Charlotte where she worked in the Student Affairs, Business Affairs and Academic Affairs Divisions, respectively. Lula has several years of expertise in organizational processes, bookkeeping, purchasing and office management.
Office Assistant, Faith Watson
Faith started with New Healthcare Concepts as an intern in her Junior year of college at Catawba College. She has graduated and is enjoying her first year as biology teacher at South Rowan High School in China Grove, North Carolina. Faith found her passion for adult/senior care through helping her family care for her grandfather. Faith has been an active member of her church since the summer before her seventh-grade year. She immediately started her involvement in church functions to include helping with the teens’ annual projects. She also is involved in Operation Christmas Child each year and helps to coordinate the boxes for the children. She is currently the President of the NYI at her church which is the church’s youth group. Faith is involved in singing on Sunday mornings, helps to lead worship, and runs the sound system.
Faith started with New Healthcare Concepts as an intern in her Junior year of college at Catawba College. She has graduated and is enjoying her first year as biology teacher at South Rowan High School in China Grove, North Carolina. Faith found her passion for adult/senior care through helping her family care for her grandfather. Faith has been an active member of her church since the summer before her seventh-grade year. She immediately started her involvement in church functions to include helping with the teens’ annual projects. She also is involved in Operation Christmas Child each year and helps to coordinate the boxes for the children. She is currently the President of the NYI at her church which is the church’s youth group. Faith is involved in singing on Sunday mornings, helps to lead worship, and runs the sound system.
CURRENT TASK FORCE
Andrea Armer, Intern & Community Partnership
Maged Botros, Architectural Committee
Tom Brooke, Attorney, Legal Committee
Carol L. Cheatham Ph.D., Nutrition Committee
Jennifer Hare, Site Location Committee
Lula Hart, Office Processes Committee
Laura Horton, Office Processes Committee
Tim Mills, Chef, Nutrition Committee
Cliff Nelson, Site Location Committee
Susan Stirewalt, Founder & Project Manager (All committees)
June Whaley, Activity Coordination Committee, Finance Committee,
and Development Committee
Karen Worthy, Finance Committee & Site Location Committee
FOUNDING TASK FORCE
Andrea Armer, Intern & Community Partnership
Maged Botros, Architectural Committee
Tom Brooke, Attorney, Legal Committee
Carol L. Cheatham Ph.D., Nutrition Committee
Lula Hart, Office Processes Committee
Laura Horton, Office Processes Committee
Sharon Kiser, Contracts & Grants Committee
Tim Mills, Chef, Nutrition Committee
Gina Smith, Systems Development Committee
T.L. Smith, Systems Dev. & Facilities Committees
Susan Stirewalt, Founder & Project Manager
June Whaley, Activity Coordination Committee
CONSULTANTS
Susan Brooks, Retired Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance, UNC Charlotte
Kelly Burgess, MDS RN
Melody Hartsell, Hartsell Farms
Sharon Kiser, Retired Director for Sponsored Programs, UNC Charlotte
Mike Morton, DDS
Cindi Stewart, LPN Wound Nurse
Andrea Armer, Intern & Community Partnership
Maged Botros, Architectural Committee
Tom Brooke, Attorney, Legal Committee
Carol L. Cheatham Ph.D., Nutrition Committee
Jennifer Hare, Site Location Committee
Lula Hart, Office Processes Committee
Laura Horton, Office Processes Committee
Tim Mills, Chef, Nutrition Committee
Cliff Nelson, Site Location Committee
Susan Stirewalt, Founder & Project Manager (All committees)
June Whaley, Activity Coordination Committee, Finance Committee,
and Development Committee
Karen Worthy, Finance Committee & Site Location Committee
FOUNDING TASK FORCE
Andrea Armer, Intern & Community Partnership
Maged Botros, Architectural Committee
Tom Brooke, Attorney, Legal Committee
Carol L. Cheatham Ph.D., Nutrition Committee
Lula Hart, Office Processes Committee
Laura Horton, Office Processes Committee
Sharon Kiser, Contracts & Grants Committee
Tim Mills, Chef, Nutrition Committee
Gina Smith, Systems Development Committee
T.L. Smith, Systems Dev. & Facilities Committees
Susan Stirewalt, Founder & Project Manager
June Whaley, Activity Coordination Committee
CONSULTANTS
Susan Brooks, Retired Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance, UNC Charlotte
Kelly Burgess, MDS RN
Melody Hartsell, Hartsell Farms
Sharon Kiser, Retired Director for Sponsored Programs, UNC Charlotte
Mike Morton, DDS
Cindi Stewart, LPN Wound Nurse