Chief Aging Officer
Laura Poskin is the chief aging officer at the Jewish Healthcare Foundation, advancing JHF's strategic vision focused on aging policy, workforce development for aging services, and systems change to improve the lives of older adults.
A gerontologist by training, Poskin brings more than 15 years of experience leading collaborative initiatives that advance health equity and inclusion for older adults and people of all ages with expertise in convening cross-sector partnerships, advancing public policy, and developing innovative community-based programs.
Known throughout Pennsylvania and nationally as a leader in the age-friendly movement, she previously served as executive director of Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh, where she transformed the initiative from an emerging concept into an internationally recognized model convening a diverse coalition of more than 120 organizations working to improve quality of life across generations. During her tenure, she championed the launch of the Commonwealth's multi-sector plan for aging, Aging Our Way, as well as Age-Friendly Pennsylvania while helping shape local programs and policies that address social determinants of health and promote equity.
She previously held leadership positions with United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, where she supported evidence-based programs for older adults, strengthened community organizations, and partnered with businesses to better support family caregivers. She also served on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's transition team and the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council. Her leadership has been recognized locally and nationally, including being named one of Pittsburgh Magazine's 40 Under 40.
Earlier in her career, Poskin worked in editorial roles for national publications, including People and Good Housekeeping, before pursuing graduate studies in gerontology. She earned a Master of Population and Social Gerontology from Miami University and Mahidol University in Thailand, and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Sewanee: The University of the South.