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Board of Directors Application (Spring 2021)
Thank you for your interest in serving on the AARP Board of Directors. The AARP Board is being
assisted in the search process by the recruitment firm of Heidrick & Struggles. To apply, please
complete and submit this form along with a resume via email to: aarpdirector@heidrick.com, no later
than June 30, 2021.
AARP Policy on Personal Political Activity
AARP is a nonpartisan social mission organization that does not endorse or contribute to the campaigns of
candidates for elective office. As a result, AARP Board members must comply with the AARP Policy on
Personal Political Activity that among other things prohibits them from publicly endorsing or opposing
candidates and political parties or engaging in other types of partisan activity. Please read the Policy to gain
a greater understanding of the restrictions placed on Board members with regard to their personal political
activities. The Policy and additional important background information are online at
aarp.org/boardapplication.
General Information
Please tell us where you learned of the application process for the AARP Board of Directors
(check all that apply)
*If you were referred by an AARP Staff member or volunteer, please share that person’s name here:
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Areas of Expertise – Please check all that apply:
☐ Consumer experience
☐ Digital transformation and innovation
☐ Financial expert
☐ Leveraging emerging trends and product
distribution channels to engage the 50-plus
☐ Executive/C-suite leadership
☐ Service as a Board or Committee Chair of
a national organization
☐ Extensive experience leading large,
complex organizations over $1 billion in
revenue
☐ Service in a field closely aligned with
AARP’s social impact agenda, such as
Healthcare, with broad experience in
community systems affecting the
wellbeing of older people
