[New York, New York] – SAGE, the world’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ elders, is proud to welcome Loren Ostrow to its Board of Directors. Loren, a highly respected LGBTQ+ community leader and philanthropist, brings with him a wealth of experience in project development and management. As the Chief Executive Officer and President of Living Out, a Palm Springs LGBTQ-centered 55+ community, Loren is well-versed in the importance of safe and affirming housing options for LGBTQ+ elders.
Loren has a proven leadership track record, serving as the President of Silver Slipper Gaming, Bossier Casino Venture, and principal in KOAR International. With expertise spanning major commercial real estate acquisitions, developments, and management, including casinos, hotels, shopping centers, and restaurants, Loren’s vast experience brings valuable insights to SAGE’s initiatives.
A dedicated member of the LGBTQ+ community, Loren is renowned for his active involvement in and generous philanthropic supports of a wide range of LGBTQ+ causes. He has served on the Boards of Directors for the Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Center and the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, contributing over 20 years of dedicated service to the Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Center.
Loren holds a B.A. degree with Magna Cum Laude honors from the University of Rochester, an MBA in finance and accounting from the same institution, and a J.D. degree from Stanford Law School.
Upon joining SAGE’s Board, Loren Ostrow remarked: “I am delighted to join the Board of Directors of SAGE. The Board, its CEO, Michael Adams, and its talented staff and volunteers are a dedicated group of individuals deeply committed to addressing the unfortunately vast needs of LGBTQ+ seniors brought on by the continuing homophobia of our society. It is an honor to join with them to ensure that SAGE has the resources, financial and otherwise, to carry out its mission.”
“We are honored to welcome Loren as a highly valued addition to SAGE’s Board of Directors, recognizing his exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to the LGBTQ+ community,” said SAGE CEO Michael Adams. “Loren’s deep expertise and community ties will be invaluable assets to SAGE and our work of improving the lives of LGBTQ+ older people worldwide.”
For more information about SAGE and its mission, visit www.sageusa.org.
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ABOUT SAGE:
SAGE is the world’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) older people. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE offers supportive services and consumer resources to LGBTQ+ older people and their caregivers. SAGE also advocates for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBTQ+ elders, provides education and technical assistance for aging providers and LGBTQ+ community organizations through its National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging, and cultural competency training through SAGECare. Learn more at sageusa.org.
