Board of Directors
Who We Are
ACHE of the Triad is an independent chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), a global nonprofit association representing more than 48,000 healthcare leaders. Our chapter serves professionals across diverse disciplines and organizations throughout North Carolina’s Triad region, including Alamance, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin counties.
Our Mission
ACHE-T is to be the professional membership society for the healthcare executives; to meet its member's professional and educational, and leadership needs, to promote high ethical standards and conduct, to advance healthcare leadership and management excellence; and to promote the mission of ACHE.
Our Focus
Our work is grounded in three core priorities:
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Leadership Development – Supporting leaders at all stages of their careers through education, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities
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Connection & Community – Creating intentional spaces for collaboration, relationship-building, and peer support
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Service & Engagement – Strengthening our healthcare community through volunteerism, innovation, and shared leadership
Board of Directors
The ACHE of the Triad Board of Directors is a volunteer leadership group responsible for guiding the chapter’s strategic direction, programming, and member engagement.
Our board members represent a diverse cross-section of healthcare organizations and bring a shared commitment to advancing leadership excellence within our region.
2026 ACHE of the Triad Board of Directors
President
Jami Pinkert, MHA, FACHE
President-Elect & Treasurer
Beth Cottrell, MHA, MBA
Immediate Past President
Desiree Dunston, MBA
Secretary
Daniel Menser, MHA, FACHE
Board Members-at-Large
David Beasley, MHA, FACHE
Joi Bulls, PhD
Sherea Covington-Adams, MBA
Ijah Monet Egwuonwu, BSN
Sherita Freeman, PhD, MPhil, MS
E. Dave Jenkins, MBA, FACHE
Olu Jegede, MD, MHA, FACHE
John Kastanis, PharmD, MBA
Gracie Lawhorn, MHA
Steffany Whiting, MMCi, FACHE, FACHDM
Member Involvement
ACHE of the Triad thrives because of engaged members and volunteer leaders.
Whether you are early in your career or a seasoned executive, there are many ways to get involved — from attending events to serving on a committee or pursuing a board leadership role.
