Rethinking Affordable Housing for Older Adults with Amy Schectman

In this week's episode AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Amy Schectman, CEO of 2Life Communities, to explore how affordable housing, community connection, and supportive services can transform the experience of aging. She shares insights into how innovative housing models are helping older adults thrive while remaining connected to their communities. Amy reflects on her path to leadership—from early volunteer work in Baltimore to her professional beginnings at Massachusetts Institute of Technology during the administration of Michael Dukakis—and how those experiences shaped her commitment to equity, public service, and aging with dignity. Today, she leads 2Life Communities, an organization dedicated to creating affordable, supportive housing environments where older adults can live with purpose, connection, and security.To make housing possible, 2Life combines federal housing vouchers, the low-income housing tax credit program, and philanthropic support These funding sources allow 2Life Communities to keep rents affordable while also funding vital programs like arts, lifelong learning, and wellness. More about 2Life Communities here: https://2lifecommunities.org.