Name
Panel 2: Caught in the Middle: Government Solutions for Caregivers in the Sandwich Generation
Date & Time
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Description

Moderator:
Steven Perrotta, Director of Public Policy, SHRM Government Affairs
Speakers:
Portia Wu, Secretary of Labor for State of Maryland
Priyanka Shah, Associate Director, Future of Aging, Milken Institute
Sandi Ko, VP of Human Resources, Springpoint Senior Living

Millions of Americans in the “sandwich generation” balance full-time jobs while caring for both children and aging relatives. SHRM research shows that nearly one in four working caregivers (23%) face these dual roles, with elder care emerging as the most anticipated new responsibility in the next five years.This panel will highlight how government, policymakers, and industry leaders can deliver actionable programs, policies, and legislation to ease the burden on multigenerational caregivers while strengthening the workforce.