February 25, 2026

AHEPA Senior Living Announces Three Senior Leadership Promotions

FISHERS, Ind. — AHEPA Senior Living announced three senior leadership promotions across its enterprise, strengthening operational and external affairs leadership at both AHEPA Senior Living and Hellenic Senior Living.

“We are excited to announce these well-earned promotions, which reflect the depth of talent within our organization and our commitment to developing leaders who understand our mission from the ground up,” Board Chairman Ike Gulas said. “As demand for affordable senior housing and assisted living continues to grow, experienced leadership is essential to sustaining operational excellence across our communities and supporting our long-term growth while advancing our public policy priorities that strengthen our mission.”

Sandra Dzankovic Promoted to Vice President of Operations, AHEPA Senior Living

Sandra Dzankovic has been promoted to Vice President of Operations for AHEPA Senior Living’s nationwide portfolio of 89 federally-assisted senior housing communities.

Sandra has served as Director of Operations since April 2023, providing strategic oversight of the portfolio and the company’s service coordination and compliance departments — responsibilities she will continue as vice president. Her leadership strengthened operational consistency, enhanced financial performance, and advanced resident-centered programming throughout the portfolio.

She also serves as Region II Director, overseeing 18 properties across Texas, Minnesota, Iowa, California and New Mexico.

Sandra began her career with AHEPA Senior Living in 2014 as a property manager in Ankeny, Iowa. She was promoted to regional manager in 2020, during which time she coordinated the successful first-ever visit of a HUD secretary to an AHEPA Senior Living community in 2022.  Prior to joining AHEPA Senior Living, she served as a certified nursing assistant, director of an Alzheimer’s care unit, and manager of an independent living community within a continuing care retirement community.

She holds a degree in psychology and social work from the University of Iowa, with an emphasis in gerontology.

Tammy Evans Promoted to Vice President of Operations, Hellenic Senior Living

Tammy Evans has been promoted from Director of Operations to Vice President of Operations for Hellenic Senior Living, AHEPA Senior Living’s portfolio of four affordable assisted living lifestyle communities in Indiana.

Tammy joined Hellenic Senior Living in 2021 and brings 19 years of healthcare experience to her new role. Her background includes six years as a social services director and 13 years as a healthcare administrator. She holds healthcare administrator licensure in Indiana, Florida and Alabama.

Tammy is a certified dementia practitioner and trainer and holds a degree in psychology. She is one semester away from completing her master’s degree in healthcare administration. Prior to transitioning into healthcare, she owned and operated a real estate company for nine years and continues to hold a real estate license in Indiana and Alabama.

Andrew Kaffes Promoted to Vice President of Government & External Affairs

Andrew Kaffes has been promoted from Senior Director of Government Affairs to Vice President of Government & External Affairs.

Andrew brings 30 years of experience working in Washington and provides government relations leadership to advance AHEPA Senior Living’s mission and public policy agenda. He leads the development and execution of strategies that strengthen the organization’s engagement with Congress, federal agencies and external stakeholders.

Andrew joined AHEPA Senior Living in October 2020 after serving as a consultant to the organization for six years. He holds a master’s degree in political management from The George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management and a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.

About AHEPA Senior Living

Serving more than 5,000 older adults across the United States, AHEPA Senior Living is a mission-driven, nationwide provider of affordable independent and assisted senior living communities.

Since 1980, it has developed and managed more than 90 affordable senior housing communities in 21 states administered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program.

Through its Hellenic Senior Living brand, AHEPA Senior Living owns and manages four affordable assisted living communities with 532 units in Indiana.

The mission of AHEPA Senior Living is to provide older adults with safe, healthy and enriching affordable residential communities and quality services that allow them to thrive and enjoy peace of mind.

AHEPA Senior Living is based in Fishers, Ind.