Lindsey Beagley

Lindsey Beagley is a national leader in reimagining the role of higher education in an aging society. As Senior Director of Lifelong University Engagement at Arizona State University (ASU), she advances intergenerational learning models that embed older adults into the fabric of the university. Her work is centered on creating inclusive, multigenerational environments where learners of all ages can thrive—most notably through initiatives like Mirabella at ASU, the nation's first certified University-based Retirement Community.

A Phoenix native and proud triple Sun Devil, Beagley holds bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Spanish, a Master of Public Administration in Nonprofit Management, and is currently pursuing her Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership and Innovation. Her career reflects a deep commitment to connecting generations in mutually beneficial ways to strengthen community resilience, beginning with service as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Honduras (2006–2008) and later founding HomeShare Arizona, which helped older homeowners rent out a room in their home to college students.

Beagley’s leadership has been recognized with numerous honors, including the 2025 Intergenerational Innovation Award from Generations United, the 2024 Best Practices Award and 2023 Innovation Award from Leading Age Arizona, and inclusion in the Phoenix Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list in 2021. Her work has been featured in international news outlets including Financial Times, The Economist, PBS Newshour, BBC Worldwide, AARP, Forbes, Kiplinger, and the New York Times.  

She is passionate about designing systems that engage and connect people across the life course, and leveraging the full capacity of universities to create lifelong learners.