LeadingAge New York Adviser Fall 2015 Vol. 1 | Page 6

Spotlight
Welcome John Broderick
Meet John Broderick LeadingAge New York’s newest senior
policy analyst for housing
How are you settling into your new role?
I’ve settled in quickly, thanks to a very welcoming team here at LeadingAge
New York. Until recently I was board president of LeadingAge Vermont, so I am
familiar with the organization and that helped me to hit the ground running.
What is your vision for offering the best experience for
LeadingAge NY housing members?
The way we do senior housing in this country
is rapidly changing. The number of renter
LeadingAge NY members are the innovators
households led by a senior citizen is expected
to double between 2010 and 2030, from 5.8
who are figuring out new ways to do
million to over 12 million. They are expected
independent senior housing that improves
to have less income than previous waves of
retirees, and more will be managing chronic
quality of life and spends limited funds wisely.
health conditions. LeadingAge NY members
are the innovators who are figuring out new
ways to do independent senior housing that improves quality of life and spends
limited funds wisely. My vision is to bring greater attention to these innovations
happening from Buffalo to Brooklyn, and get policy makers to adopt these new
approaches.
How does your past experience lend itself to this position?
I’ve worked in affordable
housing since 1989, in
various capacities. I’ve done
policy and advocacy work,
and I’ve also worked for
direct service organizations,
building and managing
affordable housing, and
running programs. This
combination of various roles
fits nicely with this position.
What really gets you
excited about this
role?
LeadingAge NY represents
the entire continuum of
elder care. This organization
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