NCAL Staff

As Vice President of Operations for NCAL, Preede ensures the efficient operation of NCAL, coordinating workflow, strategic planning and internal processes. In addition, Preede is responsible for membership growth, retention, and satisfaction. ​

Prior to joining NCAL in December 2012, Preede was on the Corporate Marketing & Communications team at Sunrise Senior Living where she managed marketing and communication initiatives. Previously, she served for more than four years as a public affairs manager for AHCA. In this role, she represented the association and its members with local, state and national media outlets as well as assisted state affiliate public relations professionals on numerous projects and special events. 

Preede also has worked for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and in Congressional offices on Capitol Hill. Preede is a graduate of American University’s School of Public Affairs with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government. ​

​Jill Schewe is the Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs for the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL).  Jill works with assisted living provider members and State Affiliate staff to provide guidance and support to aid in their success, including topics related to licensing, policy and regulatory requirements, payment, and operational systems.  Jill also works with state and federal stakeholders to assure assisted living providers needs and concerns are represented.  

Prior to joining NCAL in June of 2022, Jill spent 10 years with Care Providers of Minnesota, the AHCA/NCAL state affiliate, working directly with assisted living members and state agencies providing resources and support.  Jill also has many years of operational experience as a provider where she opened and managed several assisted living communities.

Jill is a licensed assisted living director who understands the needs of providers, older adults and home and community-based services alike.  She has a master's degree in management from the St. Mary’s University of Minnesota and a bachelor's degree in sociology and gerontology from Winona State University.  

Nikki is the NCAL Administrative Assistant and plays a large role in the operations and organization of the association. Nikki has excellent customer service experience, organization skills and content management expertise.

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Nikki previously worked for the American Farm Bureau Association and has experience in many areas of association management. Nikki is also a former third and fourth grade teacher and a native of Tennessee.