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Sarah Lock
Keeping Brain Health Top of Mind For People Across Lifespans
Sarah Lenz Lock is a prominent health policy leader currently serving as the Senior Vice President for Policy and Brain Health at AARP, as well as the Executive Director of the Global Council on Brain Health. In her role, she leads initiatives focused on brain health and dementia care, collaborating with a network of scientists, doctors, and policy experts to enhance public understanding and policy development in these areas.13
Professional Background
- Current Role:
- Senior VP for Policy & Brain Health, AARP (since June 2018)
- Executive Director, Global Council on Brain Health
- Previous Positions:
- Senior Vice President for Policy at AARP (April 2013 - Present)
- Vice President, Office of Policy Integration at AARP (February 2007 - April 2013)
- Senior Attorney/Manager at AARP Foundation Litigation (1997 - 2007)
- Trial Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice (1991 - 1997)
- Legislative Assistant in the U.S. House of Representatives (1986 - 1987)
Education
- Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English from Franklin & Marshall College
Areas of Expertise
Sarah Lock specializes in:
- Health policy
- Nonprofit organization management
- Advocacy for healthy aging and dementia care
- Legal issues affecting older Americans
She is also recognized for her contributions to public speaking and writing on topics related to aging and health policy.23