Building on NCOA’s 75 years of service and advocacy for older adults, Alwin is renewing the organization’s commitment to improving the lives of millions, especially those who are struggling. She is sparking critical conversations about the resources every American deserves to age well—and what needs to change to ensure all have access to them.

As CEO, Alwin has focused NCOA on improving the lives of nearly 30 million older adults, with the goal of reaching 40 million by 2030. This impact includes helping people reduce their expenses or increase their incomes, complete programs proven to improve their health, and benefit from policy changes driven by NCOA.

Alwin has testified before Congress on the Older Americans Act reauthorization and on supporting older workers and has been interviewed by top media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, MarketWatch, USA Today, and CNN.com.

For Alwin, aging with security, dignity, and purpose is a social justice issue. Under her leadership, NCOA is working to ensure that every older adult has the opportunity to age well—regardless of gender, color, sexuality, income, or ZIP code. These priorities are crystallized in NCOA’s Equity Promise.

A seasoned thought leader and policy advocate, Alwin has changed the way people think about older adult poverty and economic security. She speaks in support of legislation that broadens access to benefits, ensures quality health care, and enables older adults to achieve financial stability through work and retirement savings.

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Alwin returned to NCOA as CEO in 2020, where she had previously served as Vice President of Economic Security before directing financial resilience global thought leadership at AARP. In previous roles, Alwin was Director of National Economic Security Programs at Wider Opportunities for Women, Director of Program Services at the National Association of State and Community Services Programs, and Foundation Board Specialist at the National Alliance for Black School Educators.

Currently, Alwin serves on the Executive Committee of the UN NGO Committee on Aging, World Economic Forum’s Longevity Economy Steering Committee, the America250 Health and Wellness Advisory Council, CVS Health’s Equity Advisory Board, Generations United’s Board of Directors, and the National Academy of Social Insurance Finance Committee.

Alwin holds a BA from Simmons University and a master’s degree from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and supporting her daughters’ adventures as a volunteer coach with Girls on the Run.