The Global Initiative on Ageing and Longevity has launched a North American chapter to boost innovation and economic transformation in the longevity sector.
The organisation, known as GIA-L, said the new chapter will strengthen its mission to help people of all ages thrive across longer, healthier lives and tap into the growing longevity economy.
Building on its work with United Nations agencies and global partners, GIA-L said the US chapter will enhance its ability to advance initiatives at national and international levels.
Dr Alison Bryant has been appointed as the inaugural chair.
She currently serves as chief operating officer of the Learning Economy Foundation, a global non-profit developing digital infrastructure to transform education, skills and economic opportunity. Her previous roles include positions at Sesame Workshop and AARP.
Dr Bryant said: “We have a tremendous opportunity to strengthen public-private partnerships that improve life and learning across the age span.”
“This is the moment to reimagine how societies support people at every stage of life by aligning innovation, collaboration, and practical action that benefits all generations.”
Luis Gallegos, president of GIA Longevity, said: “Dr Bryant represents the leadership, strategic insight, and commitment to innovation that GIA Longevity calls for as we enter a new chapter of growth.”
GIA-L works with organisations to co-create products, services and models designed for a longevity-driven economy.