Jeff Rubin is a speaker, author, and positive aging advocate who believes that every individual has the right to be heard and the power to make a difference regardless of ability or age. He believes this to be especially true, if there are decisions being made that impact the quality of any person's life. A champion for inclusion and collaboration, he sees both as essential components in bringing about productive and effective change. Jeff has been acknowledged for his efforts over the years, winning Editor and Publisher's top award for community service while marketing and directing several community newspapers and later being recognized by his peers for leading and advancing older adult and intergenerational programs at the local, state, and national levels. Jeff hosts a radio talk show on contemporary community issues; is a contributing columnist to print and on-line media, and for the past four years, served as a Governor appointed member of the Kentucky Institute on Aging, an advisory body to the Department of Aging and Independent Living. Recently honored as Architect of Change of the Week by Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper Jeff was featured as one of the incredible individuals who are moving humanity forward. He currently shares a consulting practice with his wife, Denise, in Berea, Kentucky where they live with their loving Australian Shepard dog, Toby.