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Ramsey Alwin

President and CEO, The National Council on Aging, USA

Ramsey Alwin built on NCOA's 70 years of service and advocacy for older adults and is renewing the organization's commitment to improving the lives of millions, especially those who are struggling. She is sparking critical conversations about the resources every American deserves to age well-and what needs to change to ensure all have access. A seasoned thought leader and policy advocate, Alwin has changed the way people think about older adult poverty. She designed a new measure of economic security for older adults that better accounts for out-of-pocket health costs and worked to introduce the Measuring American Poverty Act in Congress to redefine the federal poverty measure for the older population. Thanks to Alwin's efforts, the U.S. Census Bureau formally implemented the Supplemental Poverty Measure nationwide. Prior to leading NCOA, Alwin directed financial resilience global thought leadership at AARP. She worked to position the organization as a leader on the implications of longevity on social insurance, financial exploitation, and the future of work. She led joint ventures with the World Economic Forum and OECD.? Prior to AARP, Alwin served as Vice President of Economic Security at NCOA, Director of National Economic Security Programs at Wider Opportunities for Women, Director of Program Services at the National Association of State and Community Services Programs, and Foundation Board Specialist at the National Alliance for Black School Educators.

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