Msha Christy Baynes Mba, Cmc

Christy Baynes has extensive experience in the field of aging life care services and geriatric care management. Christy founded and served as the President and Lead Nationally Certified Care Manager at LifeCare Solutions, where they provided various services to clients, including assessing their needs, planning for the future, connecting with resources, and crisis care planning. Prior to that, they were the Executive Director at LifeCare for Seniors, Division of Nolan Stewart, PC, where they served as a lead geriatric care manager and liaison between clients, families, and community resources. Christy also has experience as the Vice President of Client Care and Education at Always There In-Home Care, Inc, overseeing client care and supervising staff at multiple locations. Additionally, they have held positions at ElderCare Solutions of Alabama, ElderLaw Advocates, MetLife Financial Services, Assisted Living Association of Alabama, Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators, East Alabama Medical Center, and Camellia Place Assisted & Independent Living. Christy'sroles in these organizations included responsibilities such as providing financial services, developing educational programs, licensing assisted living administrators, and managing senior communities.

Christy Baynes has a strong educational background in the field of healthcare and administration. Christy completed their Master of Science in Health Administration at the University of Alabama at Birmingham from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, during the same period, they pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Prior to their graduate studies, Christy Baynes earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from The University of Alabama, which they completed from 1994 to 1998.

In addition to their academic achievements, Christy Baynes has obtained various certifications that further enhance their expertise. Christy is a Positive Approach to Care Certified Trainer, having completed the training provided by Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Dementia Care in February 2022. Furthermore, they are a Care Manager Certified by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers, having obtained this certification in 2010. Christy Baynes also holds the Certification in Long-Term Care (CLTC) - Insurance earned from CLTC in 2007. Additionally, they are a Licensed Assisted Living Administrator, Category II, licensed by the State of Alabama since 2003.