David Beimers, PhD, LISW a professor of social work at Minnesota State University, Mankato, also serves as interim director of the Chesley Center on Aging. His work connects education, research, and community collaboration to support older populations. 

He is a dedicated advocate for aging well, leading the Age-Friendly Mankato/North Mankato initiative to promote age-friendly policies, programs, and research that enhance the lives of older adults.