Clifton J. Porter II

Clifton J. Porter II serves as the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at the American Health Care Association, where responsibilities include directing federal, grassroots, and public policy initiatives and acting as the top lobbyist for legislative agendas related to Medicare and Medicaid. In addition, Clifton holds the position of Independent Director at Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc., overseeing a significant portfolio of healthcare assets. Prior experience includes serving as Vice President of Government Relations at HCR ManorCare, where strategic political engagement was prioritized, alongside positions as Regional Director of Operations and Administrator at various healthcare facilities. Clifton's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management from Virginia Commonwealth University and current pursuit of an MBA focused on Real Estate from Florida State University.