Prof. Ariela Lowenstein
Head, Social Gerontology Center for Research · University of Haifa
Professor Lowenstein's research specializes in intergenerational family relations and caregiving
Carers and Caregiving Intergenerational Family Relations Elder's Quality of Life Gerontological Education Policy Development
Dr. Mark S. Lachs
Director · Center for Aging Research and Clinical Care
Dr. Lachs is a Professor of Medicine and Co-Chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology at Weill Medical College.
Elder Abuse Neglect Adult Protective Services Functional Ability Ethics
Dr. Laura Mosqueda
Chair, Department of Family Medicine · Irvine School of Medicine
Laura Mosqueda, M.D., is a professor of Family Medicine and Geriatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California.
Public Policy Active Ageing Elder Abuse Human Rights Frailty
Prof. Marie Beaulieu
Professor, School of Social Work · University of Sherbrooke
Marie Beulaieu is a professor at the department of social services of the faculty of letters and humanities of the Université de Sherbrooke.
Public Policy Active Ageing Elder Abuse Human Rights Frailty
Dr. Pamela B. Teaster
Dean of Research · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Dr. Pamela Teaster professor in the Department of Human Development in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Public Policy Active Ageing Elder Abuse Human Rights Frailty
Sarah Hooper
Executive Director of UCSF / UC Hastings Consortium and Adjunct Professor · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: hoopers@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4831 / Office 377-200
Health Equity Health Law Comprehensive and Coordinated Care Health and Access to Civil Justice Elder Financial Abuse
Greg Shaw
Director of International and Corporate Relations · International Federation on Ageing
Mr. Shaw represents the IFA at the United Nations, works closely with governments, and maintains the IFA’s elder abuse initiatives
Population Ageing Care Continuum Elder Abuse Prevention Healthy Ageing Program Implementation
James Ellor, Ph.D.
Professor of Social Work · Baylor University
Dr. Ellor works with older adults around issues of mental and spiritual health
Meaning Oriented (Logo) therapy The Role of the Church as Service Provider Training Needs for Paraprofessionals and Professionals Hunger among Older Adults Spiritual Assessment Among the Elderly
Iris Chi
Chinese-American Golden Age Association/Dr. Frances Wu Chair for Chinese Elderly Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Expert in elderly health and gerontology, and currently directs the China Program
Aging Gerontology China Caregiving Behavioral Health
Dr. John Beard
Director of Ageing and Life Course · World Health Organization
Dr John Beard, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., is Director of Ageing and Life Course with the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva
Fostering Healthy Ageing Population Ageing Epidemiology Public Health and Ageing
Dr. Robert E. Roush
Professor and Director · Texas Consortium for Geriatrics Education and Care
Dr. Roush trains healthcare professionals about the role of age-related changes in making executive decisions about finances.
Education and Training Active Ageing Lifelong Learning Ageing in Place Frailty
Connie Corley, PhD
Doctoral Faculty - School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University
Connie Corley, PhD is a member of the doctoral faculty in the School of Leadership Studies
Human Development and Consciousness Spirituality Positive Psychology Interdisciplinary Teamwork Family Caregiving
Ms. Christine Young
Director of Community Development · City of Melville
Christine is the Director Community Development at the City of Melville.
Age-friendly Environments Urban Planning Education and Training Active Ageing Built Environment
Dr. Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik
Researcher & Clinician · National Adult Protective Services Association
Dr. Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik is a sociologist researcher, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Licensed Certified Social Worker.
Public Policy Active Ageing Elder Abuse Human Rights Frailty
Dr. Anthea Tinker
Professor of Social Gerontology · King's College London
Anthea Tinker's main areas of research interest are social policy and research ethics, specialising since 1974 in Gerontology.
Public Policy Frailty Home Care Elder Abuse Social Policy
Mr. Mathew Cherian
Director · HelpAge India
Mathew has worked in the area of rural development with cooperatives, in association with the National Dairy Development Board
Elder Abuse Human Rights Ageing in Place Home Care Public Policy
Dr. Debra Whitman
Chief Public Policy Officer · AARP
Dr. Debra Whitman is an authority on aging issues with extensive experience in policymaking, research and the political process.
Public Policy Active Ageing Elder Abuse Retirement Human Rights
Dr. Toni C. Antonucci
Associate Vice President for Research · University of Michigan
Dr. Toni Antonucci is the associate vice president for research, social sciences and humanities at the University of Michigan.
Public Policy Active Ageing Elder Abuse Human Rights Frailty
Carol Silver-Elliott
President/CEO · Jewish Home Family
Health Care Leader with focus on older adults
Long Term Care Patient Centered Care Dementia Care Effective Communication Strategic Planning
Mr. Mark Brandon, OAM.
Chief Policy and Regulatory Officer · Estia Health
Mark is an internationally recognised thought leader and expert on strategy,
Leadership Development Management Business Strategy Policy Quality and Education in Aged Care