James Firman
President and CEO

For more than 30 years, James Firman, EdD, has been a leading force for innovation in services, programs, and public policies for older persons.

Jay Greenberg
Senior Vice President, Social Enterprise

Jay Greenberg, ScD, leads NCOA's Social Enterprise to create and diffuse sustainable, scalable solutions to key issues facing an aging society.

Richard Birkel
Senior Vice President,
Healthy Aging and Director, Self-Management Alliance

Richard Birkel, PhD, MPA, has been a public health activist and advocate for more than 30 years.

Nora Dowd Eisenhower
Senior Vice President, Economic Security and Director, National Center for Benefits Outreach & Enrollment

Nora Dowd Eisenhower, JD, leads NCOA’s efforts to improve the economic security of millions of vulnerable and disadvantaged older adults.

Nancy Whitelaw
Senior Health Fellow

Nancy Whitelaw, PhD, is a nationally recognized leader in the design and implementation of evidence-based health programs for seniors.

(Bonita) Lynn Beattie
Vice President, Injury Prevention

Lynn Beattie is a national expert on reducing falls and fall-related injuries in older adults.

Howard Bedlin
Vice President, Public Policy and Advocacy

Howard Bedlin is responsible for all of NCOA's federal and state legislative advocacy efforts on issues and programs of concern to older adults.

Ramsey Alwin
Senior Director, Economic Security Initiative

Ramsey Alwin leads a national, multi-site direct service demonstration that focuses on putting vulnerable and disadvantaged older adults on a pathway to economic security.

Leslie Fried
Director, Policy & Programs

Leslie Fried advocates for improved access to Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and other public benefits for disadvantaged older adults.