Hannah Albers is passionate about building communities where all people can thrive at every age. As Director of Program Development at the National Center to Reframe Aging, she leads national efforts to improve the way we talk about aging, challenge ageism, and promote narratives that reflect the full value and potential of all of us as we age. Hannah guides the development of innovative programs, resources, and partnerships that help advocates, policymakers, and organizations across the country reframe conversations about aging. She’s a nationally recognized speaker and facilitator, known for translating research into practical strategies that inspire action and create lasting social change. Before joining the National Center, Hannah worked with a senior services organization, where she built expertise in project management, strategic planning, leadership development, and data analysis—and played a key role in launching a grant-making initiative focused on community based supports for older people. She holds a degree in International Business and Global Service from Valparaiso University.

Patricia M. D’Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP is Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs for the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and a board-certified geriatric pharmacist. Ms. D’Antonio directs GSA’s policy initiatives and is responsible for developing relationships with organizations in the aging arena. She represents GSA on several policy coalitions and serves as co-chair for the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition, president of the board of the Protecting Access to Pain Relief, and a member of the steering committee for several federally focused coalitions. Ms. D’Antonio is also the executive director for the National Center to Reframe Aging, the central hub to advance the long-term social change endeavor designed to improve the public’s understanding of what aging means and the many ways that older people contribute to our society. She received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Duquesne University and her Master of Science in Health Finance and Master in Business Administration with a concentration in health care from Temple University. She completed a residency in administration and finance at The Philadelphia Geriatric Center.

Dr. Erin Emery-Tiburcio is a Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Geriatric Medicine, and Director of Geropsychology at Rush University Medical Center. She is co-director of the Rush Center for Excellence in Aging. Dr. Emery-Tiburcio is past-Chair of the American Psychological Association Committee on Aging and past-President of the Society for Clinical Geropsychology. She was recently awarded the 2024 American Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Independent Practice, a Fulbright Scholar Award, the 2025 Society for Clinical Geropsychology M. Powell Lawton Award for Distinguished Contributions to Clinical Geropsychology, and the 2025 American Board of Professional Psychology Geropsychology Specialty Board and Academy Award.

Kevin Kiprovski is the Director of Public Policy at LiveOn NY, where he leads advocacy efforts to secure funding and policies that support older New Yorkers. In this role, he works closely with policymakers, community organizations, and older New Yorkers to advance solutions that improve access to housing, nutrition, and social services for aging populations. Currently, Kevin is leading AgeStrong NYC, a campaign focused on securing $2.3 billion in investments for aging services in NYC over the next decade. He works alongside LiveOn NY’s members—nonprofits that provide direct services to older adults—to amplify their voices and advocate for sustainable, long-term solutions that allow all New Yorkers to age with dignity.

Petey Routzahn (he/him) is a visual designer who creates physical and digital artifacts that help people better understand information, navigate systems, and access services. His work is grounded in human-centered design, with a particular focus on inclusivity, accessibility, and clarity for underrepresented populations. Drawing on a background in neuroscience and communication design, Petey brings a unique perspective to design challenges at the intersection of people, psychology, and the built and informational environment. He has experience producing publications, content, and communication systems for cultural marketing agencies, biotech startups, branding firms, and advocacy organizations, with a strong emphasis on cultural and social justice work. Petey holds a BA in Neuroscience with a minor in Communication Design from the University of Southern California.

Patricia M. D’Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP is Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs for the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and a board-certified geriatric pharmacist. Ms. D’Antonio directs GSA’s policy initiatives and is responsible for developing relationships with organizations in the aging arena. She represents GSA on several policy coalitions and serves as co-chair for the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition, president of the board of the Protecting Access to Pain Relief, and a member of the steering committee for several federally focused coalitions. Ms. D’Antonio is also the executive director for the National Center to Reframe Aging, the central hub to advance the long-term social change endeavor designed to improve the public’s understanding of what aging means and the many ways that older people contribute to our society. She received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Duquesne University and her Master of Science in Health Finance and Master in Business Administration with a concentration in health care from Temple University. She completed a residency in administration and finance at The Philadelphia Geriatric Center.

In 2023, Jason Kavulich was nominated by Governor Josh Shapiro to serve as Secretary of Aging for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, where one in three residents will be age 60+ by 2030. Secretary Kavulich is leading and advocating for an aging network of quality, sustainable programs that support Pennsylvania’s growing older adult population to stay healthy and active, age in their home settings of choice and thrive in their older years with safety and dignity. One of his first actions has been to lead the development of Aging Our Way, PA, a 10-year plan to transform the state’s infrastructure of aging services. A lifelong resident of Scranton, PA, Jason has brought 24 years of experience within the human services field to the mission, most recently as director of the award-winning Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging.

Torshira Moffett, MPH, is a senior program officer at the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS). In this role, she works on initiatives related to improving care delivery for older adults and people with disabilities, including individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and people who require long-term services and supports (LTSS). She leads a variety of CHCS learning collaboratives that provide states and managed care plans with the tools and resources to implement innovative programs, such as the Multisector Plan for Aging Learning Collaborative and the Institutional Long-Term Care Carve-in Learning Community. Prior to joining CHCS, Torshira served as a director of product development at the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). In this role, she led market research efforts to identify opportunities to develop new accreditation and recognition programs for emerging care delivery models (e.g., virtual care, episodic/convenient care, and accountable care organizations). In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, she managed the development of standards and guidelines for new and existing programs to align with industry best practices. She led the development of NCQA’s Case Management Accreditation and served as subject matter expert for the LTSS accreditation programs, which address populations with complex care needs. She also served as faculty for the LTSS Best Practices Academy, an online forum for health plans, home- and community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to learn strategies for achieving and maintaining accreditation, engage with NCQA and external experts, and learn from other organizations. Torshira holds a master’s degree in public health with a concentration in health policy from George Washington University. She received a bachelor’s degree in sociology and political science from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. When not working, Torshira enjoys going to the museums in D.C., sewing and other creative endeavors, and watching Carolina basketball.

Jennifer Crawley, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Aging, brings to the department 25 years of combined experience in local government and the private healthcare industry, including program administration, population health, patient advocacy, building and facilitating collaborations, stakeholder engagement, care coordination, and leading cross-functional teams.

Prior to joining the department as the Director of Multisector Planning for Aging, Jenna served as the Area Agency on Aging Administrator for Howard County, where she oversaw programs and services for older adults, caregivers, and individuals living with disabilities, including establishing and directing pandemic response services and initiating Howard County Age-Friendly.

Before serving in Howard County, Crawley oversaw daily operations of Medicaid home and community-based long-term care services for the District of Columbia Department of Healthcare Finance and was the Chief Social Worker for a home-based primary medical care team. Crawley earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and her Bachelor of Science in Family Studies from UMD, College Park.

Hannah Albers is passionate about building communities where all people can thrive at every age. As Director of Program Development at the National Center to Reframe Aging, she leads national efforts to improve the way we talk about aging, challenge ageism, and promote narratives that reflect the full value and potential of all of us as we age. Hannah guides the development of innovative programs, resources, and partnerships that help advocates, policymakers, and organizations across the country reframe conversations about aging. She’s a nationally recognized speaker and facilitator, known for translating research into practical strategies that inspire action and create lasting social change. Before joining the National Center, Hannah worked with a senior services organization, where she built expertise in project management, strategic planning, leadership development, and data analysis—and played a key role in launching a grant-making initiative focused on community based supports for older people. She holds a degree in International Business and Global Service from Valparaiso University.

Julia Burrowes is the On Aging Institute Associate Director at ASA. She joined the team after working as a direct senior care service provider for over 10 years, specifically with in-home care supervision, care management, Medicare counseling, and as a III-D health & wellness workshops leader. Before joining ASA, Julia most recently worked at Centralina Area Agency on Aging, serving the greater Charlotte area and monitoring OAA programs. Julia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Gerontology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she has also spent some time teaching as an adjunct instructor.

Patricia M. D’Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP is Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs for the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and a board-certified geriatric pharmacist. Ms. D’Antonio directs GSA’s policy initiatives and is responsible for developing relationships with organizations in the aging arena. She represents GSA on several policy coalitions and serves as co-chair for the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition, president of the board of the Protecting Access to Pain Relief, and a member of the steering committee for several federally focused coalitions. Ms. D’Antonio is also the executive director for the National Center to Reframe Aging, the central hub to advance the long-term social change endeavor designed to improve the public’s understanding of what aging means and the many ways that older people contribute to our society. She received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Duquesne University and her Master of Science in Health Finance and Master in Business Administration with a concentration in health care from Temple University. She completed a residency in administration and finance at The Philadelphia Geriatric Center.

Patricia M. D’Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP is Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs for the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and a board-certified geriatric pharmacist. Ms. D’Antonio directs GSA’s policy initiatives and is responsible for developing relationships with organizations in the aging arena. She represents GSA on several policy coalitions and serves as co-chair for the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition, president of the board of the Protecting Access to Pain Relief, and a member of the steering committee for several federally focused coalitions. Ms. D’Antonio is also the executive director for the National Center to Reframe Aging, the central hub to advance the long-term social change endeavor designed to improve the public’s understanding of what aging means and the many ways that older people contribute to our society. She received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Duquesne University and her Master of Science in Health Finance and Master in Business Administration with a concentration in health care from Temple University. She completed a residency in administration and finance at The Philadelphia Geriatric Center.

Hannah Albers is passionate about building communities where all people can thrive at every age. As Director of Program Development at the National Center to Reframe Aging, she leads national efforts to improve the way we talk about aging, challenge ageism, and promote narratives that reflect the full value and potential of all of us as we age. Hannah guides the development of innovative programs, resources, and partnerships that help advocates, policymakers, and organizations across the country reframe conversations about aging. She’s a nationally recognized speaker and facilitator, known for translating research into practical strategies that inspire action and create lasting social change. Before joining the National Center, Hannah worked with a senior services organization, where she built expertise in project management, strategic planning, leadership development, and data analysis—and played a key role in launching a grant-making initiative focused on community based supports for older people. She holds a degree in International Business and Global Service from Valparaiso University.

Patricia M. D’Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP is Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs for the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and a board-certified geriatric pharmacist. Ms. D’Antonio directs GSA’s policy initiatives and is responsible for developing relationships with organizations in the aging arena. She represents GSA on several policy coalitions and serves as co-chair for the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition, president of the board of the Protecting Access to Pain Relief, and a member of the steering committee for several federally focused coalitions. Ms. D’Antonio is also the executive director for the National Center to Reframe Aging, the central hub to advance the long-term social change endeavor designed to improve the public’s understanding of what aging means and the many ways that older people contribute to our society. She received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Duquesne University and her Master of Science in Health Finance and Master in Business Administration with a concentration in health care from Temple University. She completed a residency in administration and finance at The Philadelphia Geriatric Center.

Hannah Albers is passionate about building communities where all people can thrive at every age. As Director of Program Development at the National Center to Reframe Aging, she leads national efforts to improve the way we talk about aging, challenge ageism, and promote narratives that reflect the full value and potential of all of us as we age. Hannah guides the development of innovative programs, resources, and partnerships that help advocates, policymakers, and organizations across the country reframe conversations about aging. She’s a nationally recognized speaker and facilitator, known for translating research into practical strategies that inspire action and create lasting social change. Before joining the National Center, Hannah worked with a senior services organization, where she built expertise in project management, strategic planning, leadership development, and data analysis—and played a key role in launching a grant-making initiative focused on community based supports for older people. She holds a degree in International Business and Global Service from Valparaiso University.

Patricia M. D’Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP is Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs for the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and a board-certified geriatric pharmacist. Ms. D’Antonio directs GSA’s policy initiatives and is responsible for developing relationships with organizations in the aging arena. She represents GSA on several policy coalitions and serves as co-chair for the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition, president of the board of the Protecting Access to Pain Relief, and a member of the steering committee for several federally focused coalitions. Ms. D’Antonio is also the executive director for the National Center to Reframe Aging, the central hub to advance the long-term social change endeavor designed to improve the public’s understanding of what aging means and the many ways that older people contribute to our society. She received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Duquesne University and her Master of Science in Health Finance and Master in Business Administration with a concentration in health care from Temple University. She completed a residency in administration and finance at The Philadelphia Geriatric Center.

Dr. Newsham is a professor of Gerontology and the Gerontology Program Director in the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She completed her PhD in Gerontology at the University of Kentucky, focusing on responses to a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment. Through a community engagement lens, Dr. Newsham teaches a variety of courses focused on facilitating student understanding of the variety of aging experiences and the global implications of aging. She is active in many community-based studies and has collaborated on a variety of public art and placemaking projects, drawing on her planning and assessment skills as well as her background engaging communities. Dr. Newsham is active in the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) as Chair of GSA’s Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education. She also serves on the American Society on Aging’s Ageism & Culture Advisory Council. Dr. Newsham is passionate about promoting well-being for all and views access to and appropriate use of finite resources as a human rights issue. 

Dr. Hancock is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Sociology and Director of the Gerontology Program at UNC Charlotte. With a PhD in Sociology from UNC Chapel Hill, she has earned multiple teaching awards, including the UNC Charlotte College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Teaching Awards (2006, 2010) and the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) Distinguished Faculty Award (2014). As a Fellow of AGHE, the Southern Gerontological Society, and Sigma Phi Omega, Dr. Hancock is dedicated to experiential learning and making gerontology relevant for students of all ages. Her research focuses on aging education in the K-12 classroom as well as the language we use in gerontological spaces. She regularly presents in her local community, at GSA, the Southern Gerontological Society meetings, and serves on the American Society on Aging’s Ageism & Culture Advisory Council.

Hannah Albers is passionate about building communities where all people can thrive at every age. As Director of Program Development at the National Center to Reframe Aging, she leads national efforts to improve the way we talk about aging, challenge ageism, and promote narratives that reflect the full value and potential of all of us as we age. Hannah guides the development of innovative programs, resources, and partnerships that help advocates, policymakers, and organizations across the country reframe conversations about aging. She’s a nationally recognized speaker and facilitator, known for translating research into practical strategies that inspire action and create lasting social change. Before joining the National Center, Hannah worked with a senior services organization, where she built expertise in project management, strategic planning, leadership development, and data analysis—and played a key role in launching a grant-making initiative focused on community based supports for older people. She holds a degree in International Business and Global Service from Valparaiso University.

Mary Lou is a licensed attorney who practiced in Brunswick, Maine for 17 years before leaving private practice to help her family renovate and expand their private assisted living home in Bath, Maine. She was the Administrator of HillHouse Assisted Living for 10 years during which time she returned to graduate school at the University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service to obtain a master’s degree in health policy. She later worked at the Muskie School as a senior policy associate in the area of disability and aging. She currently teaches Public Health Policy and Public Health Law at the University of New England’s Graduate Programs in Public Health and teaches Heath Policy to UNE’s undergraduate public health students. Mary Lou received her undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago and her law degree from the University of New Hampshire’s Franklin Pierce School of Law. She has a particular interest in ageism and recently completed the Gerontological Society of America’s and the FrameWorks Institute’s Reframing Aging Facilitator training.

Erin Emery-Tiburcio, PhD, ABPP, is a professor of Geriatric and Rehabilitation Psychology and co-director of the Center for Excellence in Aging at RUSH University Medical Center. She completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Bowling Green State University, residency at Harvard Medical School/VA Boston and her fellowship in clinical geropsychology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

She is past-president of the Society for Clinical Geropsychology within the American Psychological Association, where she developed GeroCentral.org, a clearinghouse for geriatric mental health resources. She currently serves as chair of the American Psychological Association’s Committee on Aging. Emery-Tiburcio is co-director of the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program of Illinois based at RUSH University Medical Center, which is developing multiple educational programs for all levels of professionals who work with older adults, as well as partnering with primary care clinics across the state to transform care for older adults with multiple chronic conditions (www.catch-on.org).

She also co-directs the RUSH Center for Excellence in Aging, which integrates RUSH’s foundation of leading-edge research, health care and aging education, evidenced-based clinical practice, community engagement and local and national policy change (aging.rush.edu).