Michael Adams SAGE CEO 2026 Exit

SAGE has announced that Michael Adams will step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer in early 2026 concluding nearly 2 decades of dedicated leadership of the world's preeminent organization solely dedicated to improving the lives of our LGBTQ elders. Adams stated, “It’s been the honor of a lifetime for me to lead SAGE over the last 19 years & to help advance the profoundly important cause of ensuring that LGBTQ+ older people can age with the dignity & support they deserve as the pioneer generation of our community. I’m extremely proud of all that we have accomplished together & as someone who is now old enough to benefit from SAGE’s advocacy & programs, I know that much remains to be done, so I look forward with excitement to the next chapter of this amazing organization.” Under Adams’ leadership SAGE has grown dramatically in size, scope & impact. SAGE’s training & education programs now directly benefit 500,000 LGBTQ elders across the country. The organization established & runs the country’s only National Resource Center on LGBTQ Aging. In 2020 SAGE convinced Congress to amend the Older Americans Act to prioritize LGBTQ older people & SAGE has successfully advocated for important LGBTQ inclusion in laws & policies across the country. Founded in 1978 SAGE has worked to envision a world where LGBTQ elders are valued have limitless opportunities & thrive. They have led the way in advocating for policies, services & resources that empower LGBTQ elders to live openly & authentically. I talked to Michael back in 2016 about his work & vision for our LGBTQ Community. LISTEN

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