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Board Biography

Charles P. Sabatino, J.D. – Member, Board of Directors

July 10, 2018

Charles P. Sabatino, J.D. has been the Director of the ABA Commission on Law and Aging, located in Washington, DC, since 1984. The Commission is a policy and practice research, education, and advocacy body within the ABA, focused on the rights … [Read more...] about Charles P. Sabatino, J.D. – Member, Board of Directors

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Marion Platt, EdD – Member, Board of Directors

December 14, 2015

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

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Keith Bradoc (Brad) Gallant, Esq. – Member, Board of Directors

December 14, 2013

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

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Elizabeth Duckrow, MS – Member, Board of Directors

December 14, 2012

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

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Sean Cavanaugh – Member, Board of Directors

December 14, 2011

Sean Cavanaugh is the Chief Administrative and Performance 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 … [Read more...] about Sean Cavanaugh – Member, Board of Directors

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Bess Brewer, Esq. – Member, Board of Directors

December 15, 2010

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

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Ben Belton – Member, Board of Directors

December 14, 2010

Ben F. Belton is the Director of Global Partner Engagement in AARP’s Office of International Affairs. In that role, he is responsible for targeted international outreach and positioning AARP as a global thought leader. As Director, he develops and … [Read more...] about Ben Belton – Member, Board of Directors

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Constance I. Neal – Secretary, Board of Directors

December 14, 2010

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

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Rebecca C. Morgan, Esq. – Treasurer, Board of Directors

December 14, 2010

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

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Julia Evans Starr – Vice-President, Board of Directors

December 13, 2010

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

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