Amy E. Gotwals

Chief, Public Policy And External Affairs at USAging

Amy E. Gotwals has extensive work experience in public policy, advocacy, and external affairs. Amy E. has been with USAging since 2005 and currently holds the position of Chief, Public Policy and External Affairs, where they are responsible for leading the organization's public policy, advocacy, communications, marketing, external relations, and membership relations activities. Prior to this role, they served as the Senior Director, Public Policy and Advocacy, leading efforts to ensure resources and support services for older Americans and their caregivers. Amy also has experience in grassroots advocacy as the Manager of Grassroots Advocacy at the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Amy E. has held various positions in public policy and legislative affairs at organizations such as the Older Women's League, Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers, and The National Network for Youth. Amy began their career as an Assistant College Counselor at The Madeira School.

Amy E. Gotwals completed their B.A. in American Studies at Mount Holyoke College from 1987 to 1991. Amy E. then pursued an M.A. in Legislative Affairs at The George Washington University from 1996 to 1998.

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Takoma Park, United States

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USAging

USAging is the national association representing and supporting the network of Area Agencies on Aging and advocating for the Title VI Native American Aging Programs. Our members help older adults and people with disabilities throughout the United States live with optimal health, well-being, independence and dignity in their homes and communities and support their caregivers. USAging and our members work to improve the quality of life and health of older adults and people with disabilities, including supporting people with chronic illness, people living with dementia, family caregivers and others who want to age well at home and in the community. Together, we are ensuring that all people can age well. Our members are the local leaders that develop, coordinate and deliver a wide range of home and community-based services to support people to age well, including information and referral/assistance, case management, home-delivered and congregate meals, in-home services, caregiver supports, transportation, evidence-based health and wellness programs, long-term care ombudsman programs and more. USAging is dedicated to supporting the success of our members through advancing public policy, sparking innovation, strengthening the capacity of its members, raising their visibility and working to drive excellence in the fields of aging and home and community-based services.


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