Bio: Alan is the founding President of the National Association of Retirement Counselors is widely regarded as one of the foremost experts in the National Capital Area on care options for seniors. Best known in the healthcare field as the Vice President of Capital Health Solutions, a marketing and strategic planning consultation firm specializing in the healthcare industry, Alan has extensive experience in the rehabilitation and long term care field, explaining the complex health care system so that it is readily understood by consumers and care providers alike. He has designed healthcare informational programs used by both healthcare providers as outreach and marketing tools, and for non-profit organizations for major national initiatives, including the AARP campaign on the Medicare prescription drug program. Dr. Dubow holds a bachelors degree from Vassar College and Masters and Doctoral degrees from the University of Miami and has lectured at Catholic University, Briarcliffe College, The Learning Annex, Howard University, Loyola Academy and other institutions. With extensive public policy experience, Alan has served as Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs for Working Parents of America and the Disability Coalition of a major political party; Deputy Political Director for a U.S. Senator; Advance Press Liaison for White House; Legislative Director for a state political party; and lobbyist for several municipal governments where he developed a reputation for his expertise on public health planning and the certificate of need process. He currently co-chairs the Arlington Steering Committee on Services for Older Persons and Agenda: Alexandria. He has previously served as Chair of the City of Alexandria Consumer Affairs Commission and the Board of Directors of the Alexandria Chapter of the American Red Cross.