Dan Gilgoff

Dan Gilgoff currently serves as the Vice President and Editor-in-Chief at AARP, overseeing digital content and programming for an advocacy organization focused on empowering Americans aged 50 and older. Prior experience includes leadership roles at National Geographic, where significant traffic growth was achieved, and CNN, where the first religion-focused digital platform was launched. Throughout a diverse career in journalism, Dan has excelled in roles such as Senior Editor at U.S. News & World Report and Politics Editor at Beliefnet, demonstrating a strong background in political coverage and service journalism. Dan has also authored "The Jesus Machine," which received favorable reviews, and has experience as an adjunct professor of journalism. Dan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from The George Washington University.