CommonAge is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Denise Eldemire-Shearer and Dato’ Bindi Rajasegaran to its Board of Directors. Both leaders bring decades of experience, exceptional leadership and an unwavering commitment to improving lives through advocacy, education and community engagement. Their appointments mark an exciting milestone for CommonAge as we continue to strengthen our mission of advancing healthy ageing and creating a Commonwealth where every older person can age with dignity.
Professor Denise Eldemire-Shearer is an internationally respected leader in ageing, public health and geriatric medicine. A Professor of Public Health and Ageing at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus in Jamaica, she has dedicated her career to advancing the wellbeing of older persons through research, policy development and education. As Executive Director of the Mona Ageing and Wellness Centre, she has been instrumental in promoting healthy ageing initiatives that empower older persons and support age-friendly communities. Her work has influenced both regional and international conversations on ageing, making her one of the Caribbean’s most distinguished voices in the field.
Throughout her career, Professor Eldemire-Shearer has championed the rights and wellbeing of older persons, contributing significantly to the development of policies and programmes that promote active and healthy ageing. Her expertise spans public health, gerontology, long-term care and age-friendly environments, and she has worked extensively to strengthen interdisciplinary approaches to ageing across the Commonwealth and beyond. Her appointment to the CommonAge Board further strengthens the organisation’s commitment to evidence-based advocacy and collaborative leadership.
Joining her on the Board is Dato’ Bindi Rajasegaran, Founder and Director of the National Coalition for Mental Wellbeing Berhad in Malaysia and a passionate advocate for mental wellbeing and social inclusion. Throughout her distinguished career, Dato’ Bindi has worked tirelessly to address mental health challenges, foster meaningful partnerships and promote innovative approaches that strengthen communities. Her leadership reflects a deep commitment to empowering individuals and ensuring that vulnerable populations receive the support they need to thrive.
Dato’ Bindi’s extensive experience in mental wellbeing and community development brings an invaluable perspective to CommonAge’s work. As conversations around healthy ageing continue to evolve, recognising the important relationship between mental wellbeing, social connectedness and quality of life has never been more critical. Her appointment highlights CommonAge’s commitment to embracing diverse expertise that strengthens our collective efforts to support older persons across the Commonwealth.
Together, Professor Eldemire-Shearer and Dato’ Bindi Rajasegaran bring complementary strengths that will enrich CommonAge’s strategic vision and global impact. Their combined expertise in healthy ageing, public health, mental wellbeing, advocacy and community leadership reflects the multidisciplinary approach that is essential to creating inclusive and age-friendly societies.
At CommonAge, we recognise that collaboration lies at the heart of meaningful change. By bringing together leaders from across the Commonwealth, we continue to strengthen our ability to share knowledge, inspire innovation and champion the rights and dignity of older persons. The appointments of Professor Eldemire-Shearer and Dato’ Bindi represent an exciting opportunity to further this important work and deepen our collective impact.
We are honoured to welcome Professor Denise Eldemire-Shearer and Dato’ Bindi Rajasegaran to the CommonAge Board of Directors and look forward to the leadership, insight and experience they will bring as we continue building a future where every older person is valued, respected and empowered to live healthy, fulfilling lives.
On behalf of the CommonAge Board, our members and partners across the Commonwealth, we extend our warmest congratulations and welcome to both Directors.