Conference Program

ASA and NCOA United: A Stronger Voice for Advocacy
Thursday, March 23 | 11:00 AM–Noon
Columbus AB (East Tower, Gold Level)
CEU Credits: 0
The Board Chairs of ASA and NCOA recently came together to discuss how we could leverage the combined strengths of our two
organizations to jointly advocate for low-income older adults. This session brings us together to understand the perceived threats
and opportunities under the new political landscape. Participants will leave with an understanding of ASA’s and NCOA’s mutual
advocacy priorities, ideas for the best tools and specific steps they can take in their communities that have a national impact.
Don’t miss this lightening round of insights and ideas designed to move all of us to take action.
Presenters: Howard Bedlin, JD, MPS, Vice President, Public Policy and Advocacy, National Council on Aging; William Benson, Principal and
Managing Partner, Health Benefits ABCs; Bob Blancato, MPA, President, Matz, Blancato & Associates; Richard Browdie, MBA, President and
CEO, Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging; Josefina Carbonell, Senior Vice President, Long-Term Care, Independent Living Systems, LLC; Kevin
Prindiville, JD, Executive Director, Justice in Aging; John Rother, JD, President and CEO, National Coalition on Health Care; Carol Zernial, MSG,
Executive Director, WellMed Charitable Foundation.
HIGHLIGHTED SESSIONS
Howard Bedlin
William Benson
Bob Blancato
Richard Browdie
Josefina Carbonell
Kevin Prindiville
John Rother
Carol Zernial
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