Jo Ann Jenkins

AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins Responds to President Biden's Address to Congress

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
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b'WASHINGTON, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins released the following statement in response to President Biden\'s address to Congress this evening:\n"AARP is heartened to hear President Biden address many of the concerns of Americans 50 and older, particularly more support for caregiving and long-term care and lowering the skyrocketing price of prescription drugs.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins released the following statement in response to President Biden\'s address to Congress this evening:\n"AARP is heartened to hear President Biden address many of the concerns of Americans 50 and older, particularly more support for caregiving and long-term care and lowering the skyrocketing price of prescription drugs.
  • This issue affects our pocketbooks and our health, and Congress must take bold action to lower drug prices.
  • AARP also produces the nation\'s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.
  • To learn more, visit www.aarp.org , www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aarp-ceo-jo-ann-jenkins-responds...\n'

AARP Creates New Business Group to Expand Its Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Friday, March 12, 2021
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WASHINGTON, March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins announced the creation of a new group, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and a new executive-level position, Chief Diversity Officer.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins announced the creation of a new group, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and a new executive-level position, Chief Diversity Officer.
  • Kane-Williams has worked at AARP since 2006, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Multicultural Leadership.
  • As CDO, Kane-Williams is responsible for driving AARP's enterprise Diversity, Equity and Inclusion workforce, workplace and marketplace strategies.
  • AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

AARP Named One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the Third Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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AARP has been recognized for three consecutive years since 2019.In 2021, 135 honorees were recognized spanning 22 countries and 47 industries.

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  • AARP has been recognized for three consecutive years since 2019.In 2021, 135 honorees were recognized spanning 22 countries and 47 industries.
  • "We're proud to be recognized by Ethisphere for the third year in a row," said AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins.
  • "The World's Most Ethical Companies honorees continue to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the highest values and positively impacting the communities they serve.
  • Congratulations to everyone at AARP for earning the World's Most Ethical Companies designation."

AARP to Celebrate 2021 Purpose Prize® Honorees at Virtual Award Ceremony December 3

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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The virtual event will be hosted by award-winning journalist Lisa Ling and feature AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins and Purpose Prize jury chair Sherry Lansing.

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  • The virtual event will be hosted by award-winning journalist Lisa Ling and feature AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins and Purpose Prize jury chair Sherry Lansing.
  • Each AARP Purpose Prize winner will receive a$50,000award for their organization.
  • AARP also announced ten AARP Purpose Prize fellows, who will be honored for the mission-focused work of the organizations they lead and will receive a $5,000 award to further the mission of their organization.
  • AARP invites everyone to join the free virtual event, which will be aired from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

AARP CEO Statement on Social Security COLA Announcement

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP Chief Executive Officer Jo Ann Jenkins released the following statement in response to today's announcement from the Social Security Administration of its 2021 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in Social Security benefits:

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP Chief Executive Officer Jo Ann Jenkins released the following statement in response to today's announcement from the Social Security Administration of its 2021 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in Social Security benefits:
    "Today's announcement of a 1.3% COLA increase while modest is needed to help Social Security beneficiaries and their families try to keep up with rising costs.
  • The guaranteed benefits provided by Social Security and the COLA increase are more crucial than ever as millions of Americans continue to face the one-two punch of the coronavirus's health and economic consequences.
  • "In fact, thanks to recently enacted changes supported by AARP to lower the Medicare premium for next year, more seniors will at least see a small monthly COLA.
  • AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

AARP Named For The Second Year As One Of The World's Most Ethical Companies By Ethisphere

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
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AARPis honored to be one of the few nonprofit organizations to be recognized among so many prestigious global pubic companies.

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  • AARPis honored to be one of the few nonprofit organizations to be recognized among so many prestigious global pubic companies.
  • "We're proud to be recognized by Ethisphere for the second year in a row," said AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins.
  • As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the world's largest circulation magazine, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.
  • Ethisphere honors superior achievement through its World's Most Ethical Companies recognition program and provides a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA).

Pink Fund's Molly MacDonald Honored as 2019 AARP Purpose Prize Fellow for Her Mission-Focused Work

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Friday, December 20, 2019
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The nation's largest non-profit dedicated to empowering people over age 50 named MacDonald one its special Purpose Prize Fellows, a unique honor reserved for senior business leaders whose organizations consistently perform outstanding community-service focused work.

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  • The nation's largest non-profit dedicated to empowering people over age 50 named MacDonald one its special Purpose Prize Fellows, a unique honor reserved for senior business leaders whose organizations consistently perform outstanding community-service focused work.
  • MacDonald was one of nine AARP Purpose Prize Fellows honored at the gala, which was emceed by journalist and CBS contributor Mara Elena Salinas and commentator David Brooks, author of the bestsellingThe Second Mountain.
  • MacDonald received a $5,000 award to help her further the Pink Fund's mission.
  • "AARP Purpose Prize fellows tackle some of the greatest societal challenges of our time and are making a difference in their communities and further afield," said AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins.

AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins Responds to State of the Union Address

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins released the following statement in response to the State of the Union address this evening:

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins released the following statement in response to the State of the Union address this evening:
    "In tonight's State of the Union address, AARP was heartened to hear the President highlight the growing crisis of skyrocketing prescription drug prices.
  • "AARP calls for policy solutions that actually lower drug prices instead of simply shifting costs around within the health care system.
  • To do that, we must deal directly with the root cause of high drug prices: the prices set by drug companies.
  • AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

AARP Announces 2018 AARP Purpose Prize Winners; Five $60K Awards Will Be Presented at Dec. 5 Gala in D.C.

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018
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Concurrently, 10 AARP Purpose Prize Fellows were announced, who will be also honored at theWashington, D.C. gala for the community-focused work of the organizations they each lead.

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  • Concurrently, 10 AARP Purpose Prize Fellows were announced, who will be also honored at theWashington, D.C. gala for the community-focused work of the organizations they each lead.
  • "In just about every community in the country there are older adults who find unique ways to address tough social challenges and help others.
  • We are proud to highlight some of the very best examples of this with the AARP Purpose Prize award," said AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins.
  • AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

AARP Responds to COLA Announcement, Unveils New Social Security Resources and Research

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Thursday, October 11, 2018
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AARP responded to today's announced cost of living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries in 2019.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AARP responded to today's announced cost of living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries in 2019.
  • Additionally, AARP launched the Social Security Resource Center , a one-stop place for consumers to have their Social Security retirement questions answered, including when to claim.
  • AARP Chief Executive Officer Jo Ann Jenkins said, "The 2.8 percent COLA announced today brings needed income security to those Social Security beneficiaries and their families who depend on their earned, modest benefits.
  • Vote " because critical issues like Social Security, Medicare and prescription drug costs are all on the line.