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Raymond A. Jetson

Mr. Jetson has spent over four decades bridging faith, policy, and community leadership to address aging, equity, and purpose. A former Louisiana state legislator, senior pastor, and CEO of a statewide health and human services organization, he brings both lived experience and institutional knowledge to this work.

He founded MetroMorphosis, activating citizen leadership in urban communities, and created the Aging While Black framework that reframes Black aging as a time for legacy, wisdom, and meaningful contribution.

Academic Foundation: Harvard Fellow and Author of A Radical Reimagining of Aging and Race in America

Community Connector: Creates spaces for honest dialogue, storytelling, and critical reflection

Narrative Shifter: Challenges myths about aging while centering dignity and possibility

“Black people in their 50s, 60s, and beyond aren’t just survivors—they’re wisdom keepers and community architects.” – Raymond Jetson

Listen to Chip and Raymond A. Jetson on the Midlife Chrysalis podcast:

Episode 54

Aging While Black: Paying the Price of a Broken System | Ray Jetson