The MGA Annual Conference, 2015 White House Conference on Aging: What It Means for Massachusetts was held at the University of Massachusetts, Boston May 1, 2015.

This important forum was offered to provide information and perspectives from leaders at the national and state level. Presenting what’s happening around the WHCoA, what it means for aging in Massachusetts and, how to lend a voice to the discussion.

EXPERT PANELISTS
Sue Thomson, Acting Secretary Massachusetts EOEA
Patricia Yu, Health Policy Fellow, Washington DC, WHCoA Past & Present
Beth Dugan, Department of Gerontology, UMass Boston, Moderator
Andrew Eschtruth, Center for Retirement Research, Boston College, Retirement Security
Ken Smith, Director, MassHealth LTSS, EOEA, Long-term Services and Supports
Tina Matz-Costa, Center on Aging and Work, Boston College, Productive and Healthy Aging

Betsey Crimmins, Senior Attorney, Greater Boston Legal Services, Elder Justice: Abuse and Exploitation
Amanda Lehning, Health Policy Fellow, Washington DC, Strategies to Impact Policy
Jessica Costantino, Director, AARP Massachusetts Local WHCoA Listening Session