AARP Hearing Center
ABOUT
Brittne Kakulla, Ph.D., is a senior research advisor in consumer insights in AARP Research, and the research lead for the cross-enterprise Technology/Digital Connections Impact area. In these roles, Kakulla engages with partners around issues related to AgeTech, with a focus on social connections and technology. Her work provides AARP's marketplace and policy and decision-makers with valuable understanding for engaging with and innovating for the 50+ consumer and their families.
In her time at AARP, Kakulla has probed complex issues at the state and national level while using her expertise in storytelling and design thinking to provide valuable understanding of consumer attitudes. Kakulla's work involves digging into behavior and emotions through a variety of qualitative and quantitative research studies using survey, exploratory, generative, participatory and evaluative research methods.
Kakulla also serves as an advisor for the Cornell University, Product Studio Age and Accessibility Tech cohort. In this role, Kakulla advises and mentors graduate students enrolled in the Product Studio course as they develop a tech product or service in response to a “How Might We” challenge related to AgeTech and accessibility.
She holds a doctorate in social psychology from Howard University.
CONTACT
Email: BKakulla@aarp.org
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittnekakulla/
For media inquiries call 202-434-2560 or e-mail media@aarp.org.
Recent Publications
Older Adults Support Legislation to Act on Illegal AI Robocalls
Date: July 22, 2025
Fintech Adoption Among Adults Ages 50-Plus
Date: June 16, 2025
Older Gamers Overlooked in Video Games
Date: March 11, 2025
Technology Helps Older Adults Age in Place
Date: January 8, 2025
Technology Adoption Continues as Older Adults Integrate Tech into Daily Life
Date: December 9, 2024
Click, Book, Go: Travel Technology Use Among Travelers Age 50-Plus
Date: October 3, 2024