Power 100: Jo Ann Jenkins

Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO, AARP
An executive with years of federal government experience, Jenkins now heads one of Washington’s most powerful lobbies, representing the interests of nearly 38 million members age 50 and over. In her four years as CEO she has significantly shifted the association’s approach to meet the expectations and problems of a more active senior community.

AARP also offers health insurance to members via a partnership with UnitedHealth Group, the country’s largest health insurance company.

According to Forbes, the “AARP brand has helped grow UnitedHealth’s Medicare and retiree business to more than 8.

5 million seniors.”