GSA Capitol Hill Day 2027
Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 04/13/2027 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
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- Emeritus Member - $129
- Regular Member - $129
- Retired Member - $129
- Spouse Member - $129
- GSA Staff - Free!
- Transitional Member - $129
- Graduate Student/Post-Doc Member - $129
- Undergraduate Student Member - $129
GSA Capitol Hill Day
Sharing Evidence. Informing Policy. Improving Lives as We Age.
Join fellow GSA members in Washington, DC, for an opportunity to bring the knowledge and experience of the aging field directly to federal policymakers.
GSA Capitol Hill Day connects researchers, educators, clinicians, practitioners, and other professionals in aging with congressional offices for informed, nonpartisan conversations about aging research, health, and well-being.
Participants share scientific evidence, professional expertise, and real-world perspectives that can help inform federal policy discussions and decisions.
Whether this is your first time meeting with a congressional office or you have participated in policy engagement before, GSA will help you feel informed, prepared, and confident. GSA will coordinate meeting logistics, provide briefings on key issues, and equip participants with talking points and supporting materials.
No previous Capitol Hill experience is required.
Why Participate?
GSA Capitol Hill Day gives members an opportunity to:
- Share evidence and expertise with members of Congress and congressional staff.
- Explain why aging research matters to individuals, families, communities, and the nation.
- Provide trusted, nonpartisan information about issues affecting people as they age.
- Connect research, education, practice, and policy through professional experience and real-world examples.
- Build relationships with congressional offices and strengthen policymakers’ understanding of the aging field.
- Join colleagues across disciplines and sectors in elevating aging as a national priority.
What You’ll Receive
GSA will provide:
- Pre-scheduled meetings with congressional offices
- Briefings on GSA’s federal policy priorities
- Training on effective, nonpartisan communication with policymakers
- Evidence-based talking points and issue briefs
- Guidance for sharing research findings and professional experience
- On-site support from GSA staff
- Opportunities to connect with other participating GSA members
What to Expect
GSA will coordinate congressional meetings and provide the information and resources participants need for productive conversations.
During meetings, participants will:
- Introduce congressional offices to GSA and its interdisciplinary community
- Share evidence related to current federal policy discussions
- Explain the importance of aging research, education, programs, and services
- Offer professional perspectives on issues affecting people as they age
- Identify GSA as a trusted resource for evidence and expertise on aging
GSA Capitol Hill Day is a nonpartisan policy engagement program. Its purpose is to help policymakers understand the evidence, expertise, and real-world experiences that should inform decisions affecting people as they age.
Who May Participate?
GSA Capitol Hill Day is available exclusively to GSA members.
Not currently a member? Join GSA and become part of an interdisciplinary community working to improve health and well-being across the life course.
Bring Your Expertise to Capitol Hill
Help GSA share evidence, inform policy, and improve lives as we age.
Dates: Tuesday, April 13, 2027 - Wednesday, April 14, 2027
Spots Available: 100
Cost: $129 (travel and lodging not included)
Registration: This event is open to GSA members only. Registration coming soon.
Registration: Registration is open to GSA members only.
Not yet a member? Join GSA to participate
For questions, send us an email and someone from our team will be in touch shortly.
National Union Building, Sixth Floor
918 F St NW
Washington, DC 20004
Tuesday, April 13th
12:15 PM ET: Check-In Opens
1:00 PM ET: Welcome and Introductions
1:15 PM ET: A View from Washington
2:15 PM ET: Message for the Hill
3:00 PM ET: Break
3:15 PM ET: Communicating with Policymakers
4:00 PM ET: Meet Your Fellow Advocates
5:00 PM ET: Reception
Wednesday, April 14th
7:00 AM ET: Breakfast Buffet
8:00 AM ET: Prepare to leave for Hill Visits
8:15 AM ET: Bus to take participants from the meeting space to the Capitol (Garfield Circle) and take a group photo at the Grant Statue
To accommodate meetings with Congressional Offices on Capitol Hill, it is recommended that you schedule your flight home after 5 PM ET.
James Appleby, BSPharm, MPH, ScD (Hon)
Chief Executive Officer
Gerontological Society of America
James C. Appleby, BSPharm, MPH, ScD (Hon), is the Chief Executive Officer of The Gerontological Society of America (GSA), the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to research, education, and practice in the field of aging. The Society works to advance innovation in aging and disseminate information among scientists, clinicians, policy makers, and the public. He is leading the Society’s current initiative to “reframe aging” in America by fostering accurate narratives of aging to replace the outdated “conventional wisdom” that dominates public understanding. The 5,500-member Society is advancing major initiatives related to improving adult immunization rates, earlier detection of cognitive impairment, improving oral health, and demonstrating the impact of the longevity economy. Appleby is also currently serving a four-year term on the National Advisory Council on Aging after being appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, and he additionally serves on the National Alliance for Caregiving Board of Directors. Prior to joining GSA, he had a 17-year career with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) where he served in a variety of roles before being appointed Chief Operating Officer. Before joining APhA, he was on faculty at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science (PCPS). Appleby holds a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from PCPS and a master of Public Health degree from Temple University. He has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.
Patricia M. "Trish" D'Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP
Vice President, Policy and Professional Affairs
Gerontological Society of America
Patricia M. D’Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP, is the Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs for the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and a board-certified geriatric pharmacist. Ms. D’Antonio directs GSA’s policy initiatives and is responsible for developing relationships with organizations in the aging arena. She represents GSA on several policy coalitions and serves as co-chair for the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition, president of the board of Protecting Access to Pain Relief, and a member of the steering committee for several federally focused coalitions. Ms. D’Antonio is also the executive director for the National Center to Reframe Aging, the central hub to advance the long-term social change endeavor designed to improve the public’s understanding of what aging means and the many ways that older people contribute to our society. Before joining GSA, Trish was the executive director for the District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy and program manager for the Pharmaceutical Control Division, where she was responsible for the regulatory and policy development for the practice of pharmacy and safe handling of medications in the District. She received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Duquesne University and her Master of Science in Health Finance and Master in Business Administration with a concentration in health care from Temple University. She completed a residency in administration and finance at The Philadelphia Geriatric Center.
Brian Lindberg, MMHS
GSA Public Policy Advisor
Vice President, Health and Aging Policy, Healthsperien LLC
Brian Lindberg is a Washington, DC-based advocate, policy educator, and lobbyist. He serves as a public policy advisor to several organizations, including the Gerontological Society of America and the National Association for Geriatric Education. Brian has served on many boards and advisory panels, including for the Institute of Medicine, CMS, NAIC, and the Planning Committee for the National Quality Forum (appointed by Vice President Gore). Currently, Brian serves on the Board of Visitors of the College of Public Health at Temple University. Brian worked in Congress for ten years on the House Select Committee on Aging and the Senate Special Committee on Aging. He holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Temple University and a Master’s degree in Management of Human Services from Brandeis University. He studied at the University of Stockholm’s International Graduate School.
Russ Paulson
President and CEO
Research!America
Russ Paulsen has led Research!America as itsPresident and Chief Executive Officer since May 2026.
Throughout his career, Russ has served as an executive at America’s most iconic nonprofits. Before joining Research!America, he founded United for Cures, an alliance of patient advocacy organizations focused on increasing federal funding for medical research, while also serving as President and COO of UsAgainstAlzheimer’s.
Under Russ’s leadership at UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, the organization quadrupled in size and it served more than a million Americans. Key policy achievements include increasing funding for Alzheimer’s research through the NIH, establishing Medicare coverage for Alzheimer’s treatments, and prompting the creation of a federal goal to prevent Alzheimer’s disease through risk-reduction.
At United Way Worldwide, Russ was the inaugural Vice President of 211, a nationwide network that connects millions of Americans with services they need. Prior to that, a team Russ led at the American Red Cross created a national public-health campaign to reduce deaths from home fires. That campaign has saved more than 2,500 lives since its launch and made more than 1.3 million high-risk homes safer. Before that, Russ led a $200 million recovery effort in aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Russ earned Master’s degree in Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor’s from the University of California, Riverside. He and his wife are proud parents of two young adults who call helping others the “family business.”
Sponsor GSA Capitol Hill Day
Sharing Evidence. Informing Policy. Improving Lives as We Age.
GSA Capitol Hill Day brings experts in aging research, education, practice, and policy together with congressional offices for informed, nonpartisan conversations about aging, health, and well-being.
Sponsorship helps GSA prepare participants, develop evidence-based resources, coordinate congressional meetings, and create opportunities for GSA members to share scientific evidence, professional expertise, and real-world perspectives with federal policymakers.
By supporting GSA Capitol Hill Day, your organization demonstrates its commitment to evidence-informed policy and to improving lives as we age.
Why Become a Sponsor?
Your support helps GSA:
- Connect aging experts with policymakers for meaningful conversations about issues affecting people as they age.
- Share evidence and expertise that can inform federal policy discussions and decisions.
- Prepare GSA members through issue briefings, communication training, talking points, and supporting materials.
- Develop accessible policy resources grounded in aging research, education, and practice.
- Strengthen relationships between congressional offices and trusted experts in aging.
- Bring together perspectives across sectors, including research, health care, public health, education, community services, and aging services.
- Elevate aging as a national priority through thoughtful, evidence-based engagement.
- Demonstrate your organization’s leadership alongside a respected scientific, educational, and mission-driven organization.
Sponsorship Levels
Contributor | $1,500
Support the foundation of GSA Capitol Hill Day and help GSA members bring evidence and expertise to federal policymakers.
Connector | $2,500
Help connect researchers, clinicians, educators, practitioners, and other experts in aging with congressional offices.
Catalyst | $5,000
Help strengthen evidence-informed conversations and expand the reach and visibility of GSA Capitol Hill Day.
Cornerstone | $10,000
Provide essential support for participant preparation, policy resources, congressional engagement, and event programming.
Champion | $25,000
Serve as a leading sponsor of GSA Capitol Hill Day and demonstrate a significant commitment to advancing understanding of aging among federal policymakers.
Sponsorship Benefits
Benefits vary by sponsorship level and may include:
- Organization name displayed in the Capitol Hill Day program
- Complimentary participant registrations
- Logo placement on designated event signage and printed materials
- Recognition on the GSA Capitol Hill Day website
- Recognition in selected GSA communications
- Advertising opportunities in Gerontology News
- Recognition during designated Capitol Hill Day programming
- Opportunity to provide approved branded materials to participants
- Invitations to designated GSA leadership or sponsor events
Please review the sponsorship prospectus for the complete benefits available at each level.
View the Sponsorship ProspectusThe Value of Your Support
GSA is an interdisciplinary scientific and educational membership organization. Capitol Hill Day draws on that strength by bringing together professionals who understand aging from multiple perspectives.
Sponsors help GSA members translate research and professional knowledge into information that is relevant, accessible, and useful to policymakers.
Sponsorship also provides organizations with an opportunity to support a respected, mission-driven initiative centered on science, education, policy engagement, and public benefit.
A Shared Commitment
Your sponsorship supports opportunities for federal policymakers to hear directly from researchers, clinicians, educators, practitioners, and other professionals who understand the opportunities and challenges of aging.
Together, we can:
Share Evidence. Inform Policy. Improve Lives as We Age.
Sponsorship Independence
GSA retains full responsibility for Capitol Hill Day educational content, policy priorities, congressional meeting materials, speakers, and participant communications.
Sponsorship does not imply GSA endorsement of a sponsor’s products, services, positions, or policy priorities. Sponsorship does not provide a sponsor with authority over GSA’s policy positions, educational content, or congressional engagement.
Become a Sponsor
Support opportunities for the aging field to share evidence, inform policy, and build productive relationships with federal decision-makers.
For sponsorship information, contact:
Patricia M. D’Antonio
Vice President, Policy & Professional Affairs
[email protected]
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Air Travel
Washington, DC, is served by three major airports:
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): Closest to downtown DC and accessible via Metro. (15-20 minute car ride)
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): Located about 26 miles west of DC; shuttle and rideshare options available. (1 hour car ride)
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): Approximately 30 miles northeast of DC; Amtrak and MARC train service connect to Union Station. (1 hour car ride)
Rail Travel
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Ground Transportation
- Metro: DC’s subway system connects airports, Union Station, and most neighborhoods.
- One block from Gallery Place Metro (Red and Green Lines)
- Two blocks from Metro Center (Red, Orange, Blue, and Silver Lines)
- Taxis & Rideshare: Uber and Lyft are widely available.
Parking
Limited downtown parking; we recommend public transportation or rideshare.
- 975 F Street Garage - ParkChirp 975 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
- 555 12th St NW Garage 560 22th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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