Susan Perlstein is considered the “grandmother” of the creative aging movement. She founded and directed the National Center for Creative Aging (2001- 2007) and Elders Share the Arts ESTA (1979- 2003). Currently she is a consultant to the field advising on arts organizational development, training healthcare professionals, artists and organizations. Susan is a trained social worker and a dancer. (Ref: https://www.artfulaging.org/meet-the-team-1)