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June 2, 2022, Arlington, VA—National Council on Aging (NCOA) President and CEO Ramsey Alwin was named chair of the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO) for one year, from June 1, 2022, to May 31, 2023.

“Bound by a common goal, the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations serves as a collective voice representing the interests of older adults and leading national aging organizations, fighting to ensure all can age well,” Alwin said. “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve this powerful coalition. As a collective, we advocate for policies that support our health, income security, and access to critical community supports and services as we age.”

LCAO is the nation’s leading coalition of 68 diverse national nonprofit organizations concerned with the well-being of America’s older population and committed to representing their interests in the policy-making arena.

In this coming year, the organization will focus on equity in aging and advocating for policies that help vulnerable groups of older adults, including:

• expanding Medicaid home- and community-based services
• improving Medicare and making prescription drugs more affordable
• expanding access to mental health services
• increasing funding for community services and the Social Security Administration

LCAO works to influence Congress and federal agencies by serving as the collective voice on behalf of the interests of older adults. Several of LCAO’s appropriations priorities were included in last year’s budget, and the coalition advocated for infrastructure legislation that was enacted into law. In the past year, the coalition also worked to elevate policy priorities related to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security improvements, elder justice, older workers and job application reforms, COVID vaccines, and family medical leave policies.

Alwin is taking over the LCAO chair position from LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan.

About NCOA
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is the national voice for every person’s right to age well. We believe that how we age should not be determined by gender, color, sexuality, income, or zip code. Working with thousands of national and local partners, we provide resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy to ensure every person can age with health and financial security. Founded in 1950, we are the oldest national organization focused on older adults. Learn more at @NCOAging.

About LCAO
The Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO) is a coalition of national nonprofit organizations concerned with the well-being of America’s older population and committed to representing their interests in the policy-making arena. LCAO fosters communication and resource sharing among its members, serves as a source of information about issues affecting older persons, initiates joint advocacy strategies, and provides leadership and vision as America meets the challenges and opportunities presented by its aging society.