The American Society on Aging (ASA) has been a steady voice in the national conversation on aging since 1954. Today, under the leadership of President and CEO Dr. Leanne Clark-Shirley, the organization is shaping what many call the “North Star” for practitioners in the field. With more than 4,000 members representing health, housing, caregiving, technology, academia, philanthropy, and government, ASA convenes and equips a multidisciplinary network committed to reimagining how America grows older.

On today's episode of The Retirement Insiders, host Tony Kalinowski and co-host/producer David Alexander sat down with Dr. Clark-Shirley for a two-part discussion. Part I explores her personal journey into the field, ASA’s mission, and why demographic change is making collaboration more urgent than ever.

Where to Learn More

• About ASA: asaging.org/about
• On Aging Conference: asaging.org/on-aging
• On Aging Institute: asaging.org/on-aging-institute
• Generations Journal: generations.asaging.org
• Local MPA Resources: Missouri
• National MPA Resources: https://multisectorplanforaging.org/map 

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