Dr. McGaffigan, as the founder and leader for a certified woman-owned business, has extensive experience in the area of community-based long-term services and supports for elders and people with diverse disabilities. Her expertise includes research on consumer advisory committee practices; the development of participant direction models; the creation of innovative peer support strategies; and the engagement of cross-disability advocacy groups in policy design and research.
A BIG thanks to PCORI for funding the Sages Symposium and to CJE SeniorLife and the LeadingAge LTSS Center @Umass Boston for believing in this work.