Ben Belton is a seasoned leader in aging-related policy, with experience in both government and non-governmental sectors. He has held roles in both the Biden-Harris and Obama-Biden Administrations, including positions at the Social Security Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services in the Office of the Secretary, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
In the non-governmental sector, Ben served as the Director of Global Partner Engagement at AARP’s Office of International Affairs, where he advanced global thought leadership on aging and spearheaded research highlighting international policy innovations. Prior to joining AARP, he was the Chiplin Senior Fellow at the Center for Medicare Advocacy. He was the inaugural recipient of the Alfred J. Chiplin, Jr., Social Justice & Advocacy Award and served on the Center’s board of directors. He also worked at the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare and on the first Obama for America campaign, where he helped direct outreach to older voters.
Ben’s dedication to promoting an age-inclusive society has been further demonstrated by his participation on various boards, councils, and committees. He currently serves as a Trustee for HelpAge International, a London-based humanitarian organization, that champions the rights of older adults around the world, and as a member of the NGO Committee on Ageing New York, which works within the United Nations to raise awareness of the challenges and opportunities of population aging.