A career leader in the public sector and human services, Laurie Pferr, MPA, is a highly regarded subject matter expert in the aging and disability services ecosystem. From concept to execution, Laurie has worked on initiatives such as establishing the NY Connects No Wrong Door System and building out local delivery of evidence based self-management programs across the aging, health, and disability networks. Prior to serving as Deputy Director for Policy, Planning, Program and Outcomes at the NYS Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), she held several key senior positions in the agency. For almost 20 years, she worked in the NYS Senate, where she served as Director of the Aging Committee for five years.