Jo Ann C. Jenkins

As CEO of AARP, Jo Ann Jenkins leads the world’s largest non-profit, nonpartisan membership organization, harnessing the power and passion of almost 2,000 staff members, 60,000 volunteers and numerous strategic partners. Since joining the organization in 2010 and leading it since 2014, she has transformed AARP into a leader in social change, dedicated to empowering people to choose how they live and age. A fearless champion of innovation and impact, Jenkins has been described as a visionary global thought leader, a catalyst for breakthrough results, and a stalwart driver of positive relationships.

Jenkins began her career with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, later moving to the US. Department of Transportation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Library of Congress, where she served as Chief Operating Officer. In addition to receiving a diverse range of awards, Jo Ann Jenkins has held a variety of board and advisory positions including The Wall Street Journal CEO Council, Kennedy Center National Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors, Stanford School of Medicine Board of Fellows, U.S. Small Business Administration Council on Underserved Communities, and Caring for Military Families.