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Governor's Council to Address Aging in Massachusetts
Board Information
Policy Area
Health and Human ServicesPurpose
The council shall be responsible for advising the Governor on the development of governmental policies, community resources, best practices, and informal supports that will promote healthy aging in the Commonwealth. The council will formulate a plan to achieve the goal of making Massachusetts the most age-friendly state for people of all ages.Current Chair(s)
Eileen Connors, Secretary Marylou SuddersMeeting Information
The council shall meet on a regularly established schedule and as often as the co-chairs direct.Legal Authority
Board Members
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| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secretary Rosalin Acosta | Secretary of Labor & Workforce Development | Ex Officio | - |
| Secretary Alice Bonner | Secretary of Elder Affairs | Ex Officio | - |
| Ger Brophy | Seat 1 | Governor | April 12, 2019 |
| William Caplin | Seat 2 | Governor | April 12, 2019 |
| Nora Cargie | Seat 3 | Governor | April 12, 2019 |
| Eileen Connors | Seat 4 | Governor | April 12, 2019 |
| Joseph Coughlin | Seat 5 | Governor | April 12, 2019 |
| Rosanne Distefano | Seat 6 | Governor | April 12, 2019 |
| Ms. Elizabeth Dugan Ph.D. | Seat 7 | Governor | April 12, 2019 |
| Mayor Kevin J. Dumas | Seat 8 | Governor | April 12, 2019 |
| Mr. Thomas H. Grape | Seat 9 | Governor | April 12, 2019 |
| Ms. Betsy Howell Hampton | Seat 11 | Governor | April 12, 2019 |
| Mr. Steven Kaufman Ph.D. | Seat 13 | Governor | April 12, 2019 |
| Dr. Laura M. Iglesias Lino | Seat 12 | Governor | April 12, 2019 |
| Undersecretary Jennifer Maddox | Secretary of Housing and Economic Development | Ex Officio | - |
| Ms. Ruth C. Moy | Seat 14 | Governor | April 12, 2019 |
| Ms. Alicia H. Munnell | Seat 15 | Governor | April 12, 2019 |
| Mr. Brian T. O’grady | Seat 16 | Governor | April 12, 2019 |
| Secretary Stephanie Pollack | Secretary of Transportation | Ex Officio | - |
| Mr. Thomas P. Riley | Seat 17 | Governor | April 12, 2019 |
| Ms. Janina Sadlowski | Seat 18 | Governor | April 12, 2019 |
| Ms. Amy Schectman | Seat 19 | Governor | April 12, 2019 |
| Secretary Marylou Sudders | Secretary of Health and Human Services | Ex Officio | - |
| - | Seat 10 | Governor | April 12, 2019 |