Author: Andrea Ogarrio

Member of the State Office management team. Provides the strategic leadership and direction of advocacy efforts in the state by setting the framework for engaging AARP in policy decisions and legislative activities. Manages staff engaged in advocacy efforts in the state and other staff working on media and community outreach through matrix management. Manages and oversees the development and implementation of communications strategies and technology support in accomplishing advocacy campaigns in the state and as part of national campaigns and initiatives. Responsible for the development and management of portions of the state plan and the budgets to support advocacy efforts, both at the state and federal level.

The Fellowship now offers a new, shorter path to employment. Along with the traditional, 20-month path, applicants also will be considered for a new path. During the application process, candidates can interview for either or both paths – the candidate’s experience, academic background, skill set and interests will determine eligibility and placement in a particular path.