Samantha Edmonds leads the Older Person’s Advocacy Network (OPAN)’s Policy, Education and Systemic Advocacy Team. Samantha has extensive knowledge and experience in policy, advocacy, human rights, and a strong commitment to social justice and inclusive aged care. Samantha is on the Board of the International Federation of Ageing and Chairs the DoHDA Diversity Consultative Committee. Samantha is a distinguished member of the Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) and is Co-Convenor of the AAG’s Elder Abuse Special Interest Group.