Naseema Shafi is the Chief Executive Officer of Whitman-Walker Health. In her role as CEO, she works to implement the strategic vision, goals and initiatives of the Board of Directors. She leads and supports the growth and oversight of the health … [Read more...] about Naseema Shafi, JD – Member, Board of Directors
Board Biography
Charles P. Sabatino, J.D. – Member, Board of Directors
Charles P. Sabatino, J.D. is an independent consultant in law and aging after retiring in 2022 from his position as the Director of the ABA Commission on Law and Aging, located in Washington, DC, where he served since 1984. The Commission is a … [Read more...] about Charles P. Sabatino, J.D. – Member, Board of Directors
Marion Platt, EdD – Member, Board of Directors
Marion Platt has served on the board of The Center for Medicare Advocacy since its inception in 1986. Ms. Platt has been an advocate for special education services for over thirty-five years serving preschoolers through adults in Connecticut and … [Read more...] about Marion Platt, EdD – Member, Board of Directors
Keith Bradoc (Brad) Gallant, Esq. – Member, Board of Directors
Attorney Brad Gallant is a Partner in the law firm of Day Pitney LLP. His practice includes traditional trust and estate planning and administration, special needs and disabilities planning, planning for same-sex couples and their families, planning … [Read more...] about Keith Bradoc (Brad) Gallant, Esq. – Member, Board of Directors
Elizabeth Duckrow, MS – Member, Board of Directors
Elizabeth Duckrow began her professional career as a first grade teacher in San Pedro Sula, Honduras and ended it 38 years later as a school counselor in New Haven, Connecticut. During these years, Mrs. Duckrow worked with a variety of different and … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Duckrow, MS – Member, Board of Directors
Sean Cavanaugh – Member, Board of Directors
Sean Cavanaugh is the Chief Commercial and Policy Officer of Aledade, a start-up aimed at helping primary care doctors form accountable care organizations (ACOs). Until 2017, he was the Deputy Administrator and Director of the Center for Medicare at … [Read more...] about Sean Cavanaugh – Member, Board of Directors
Bess Brewer, Esq. – Member, Board of Directors
Attorney Bess Brewer is a sole practitioner in Sacramento, California. Her practice is devoted to litigating Social Security Disability cases at the federal court level. Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Brewer was Directing … [Read more...] about Bess Brewer, Esq. – Member, Board of Directors
Constance I. Neal – Secretary, Board of Directors
Connie Neal has been a member of the Center for Medicare Advocacy board of directors since 1986. She is currently serving as Secretary. Ms. Neal has served on several boards throughout the years, including those of Windham Memorial … [Read more...] about Constance I. Neal – Secretary, Board of Directors
Rebecca C. Morgan, Esq. – Treasurer, Board of Directors
Rebecca C. Morgan is the Boston Asset Management Chair in Elder Law, the Director of the Center for Excellence in Elder Law at Stetson University College of Law and the Director of Stetson’s on-line LL.M. in Elder Law. She is a successor … [Read more...] about Rebecca C. Morgan, Esq. – Treasurer, Board of Directors
Julia Evans Starr – Vice-President, Board of Directors
Julia Evans Starr, MSW, is a leading authority on issues affecting the growing and diverse population of older adults. Her work transcends the branches of government (Executive, Legislative and Judicial) as well as municipalities and a vast network … [Read more...] about Julia Evans Starr – Vice-President, Board of Directors