AARP Hearing Center
ABOUT
Cheryl L. Lampkin, Ph.D., is a senior research manager in AARP Research, where she directs national and state research focused on trends in health and health security among the 50-plus population. Lampkin has supported numerous research endeavors at AARP, including those focused on trends in healthy living, health disparities, and prescription drug costs.
Before joining AARP, Lampkin was a senior analyst at Abt, where she managed numerous research projects for government agencies including SSA, NHTSA, and CMS. Lampkin has also been an adjunct professor since 2004. She currently teaches general political science courses at the University of Maryland Global Campus.
She has a doctorate in political science from American University. She also holds a master’s in policy analysis and a bachelor’s in sociology. In 2017, Lampkin obtained a graduate certificate in gerontology from the University of Southern California.
CONTACT
Email: CLampkin@aarp.org
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cheryl-lampkin-4b4107a0
For media inquiries call 202-434-2560 or e-mail media@aarp.org.
Recent Publications
Brain Health and Diet: Missing the Connection
Date: July 31, 2025
Adult Opinions on and Acceptance of Tattoos and Other Body Art
Date: July 21, 2025
Older Adults Use Tech When Playing Racket Sports
Date: January 3, 2025
AI in Health Care: Older Adults Embrace Limited Use
Date: August 14, 2024
Battling Age Discrimination in Health Care
Date: August 13, 2024
Older Adults Aren’t Getting Enough Sleep
Date: July 31, 2024