AARP Hearing Center
ABOUT
Ian Hartman-O'Connell, is a senior director in the Office of Policy Development and Integration. He provides analysis and strategic guidance on high-profile policy topics that relate to AARP’s strategic partnerships and collaborative projects with the private sector. As part of the AARP's Global Thought Leadership group, he focuses on longevity trends, public health, and financial resilience challenges. He brings years of experience with developing and managing communications strategies and consumer insights to his work.
Prior to joining AARP, Hartman-O'Connell worked with clients at Burson-Marsteller to create messaging frameworks and strategies in support of new product offerings, and in response to public health crises and regulatory changes across a variety of sectors. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Hartman-O'Connell served as senior health policy advisor to Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, where he developed innovative public health strategies to tackle pressing problems such as tobacco use and childhood obesity. After graduating Georgetown University and working as a copy editor, he joined the Peace Corps where he taught English as a Second Language in Jordan.
He holds a master's in public administration from New York University’s Wagner School of Public Service
CONTACT
For media inquiries call 202-434-2560 or e-mail media@aarp.org.