Ayele Shakur

Ayele Shakur

By | Sep 5, 2018

“We need to age boldly and vibrantly, recognizing the wealth that our life experiences bring, and the power we have to change the world. I’m thrilled to be an Encore Public Voices Fellow because for me, going from practitioner to thought leader IS my encore—the...
Selena Sermeño

Selena Sermeño

By | Sep 5, 2018

“The scientific impact of trauma on every aspect of child development has been highly documented. I hope to bring the science to the dinner table and to highlight the role which intergenerational relationships have on mitigating the devastating impact of...
Atalaya Sergi

Atalaya Sergi

By | Sep 5, 2018

“I want us to see older adults as contributors to the conversation, as problem solvers, as answers to our prayers. I have experienced the impact they can have in the education and the non-profit space, I know firsthand the difference they can make.”...
Brandon Ross

Brandon Ross

By | Sep 5, 2018

“There’s a certain age, which typically starts receiving a blind eye by our society. I want people to start opening their eyes and recognizing the wisdom Older Persons have to contribute to the world.” Brandon RossBrandon Ross is a Documentary Filmmaker...
Odile Robotti

Odile Robotti

By | Sep 4, 2018

“I run a management training and HR consultancy. I think I can contribute best by convincing organizations to promote encore careers, to support a new narrative on younger-olds (i.e. people up to 80 years of age), to combat ageism and to facilitate...
Dr. Karen D. Lincoln

Dr. Karen D. Lincoln

By | Sep 4, 2018

“Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death among adults in the United States, but it is the fourth-leading cause of death for African Americans. I would like to rewrite the story of millions of African American families who are dealing with this...