Kristen Tripodi

Kristen Tripodi is an experienced communications professional currently serving as the Associate State Director of Communications at AARP since January 2024. Prior to this role, Kristen held the position of Media Relations Manager at Slide Nine, where responsibilities included developing and implementing media strategies. Kristen also has extensive experience in media production, having worked as a Producer for KUTV 2News and KSL 5 TV, where significant improvements in ratings were achieved. Additional roles include Senior Account Executive at WE Codeword and various reporting and producing positions at KOTA-TV and WCAX-TV. Kristen holds a Master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University and a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Media Studies from Fordham University, along with additional training from the Poynter Institute.