Lori Trawinski

Lori Trawinski, Ph.D., CFP®, serves as the Senior Director of Finance and Employment at the AARP Public Policy Institute, where responsibilities include developing strategies to enhance financial security and promoting AARP's message on aging in America. With a background as a Senior Strategic Policy Advisor, Lori published significant papers on mortgage foreclosures and middle-class financial stability. As an adjunct faculty instructor at NYU School of Professional Studies, Lori teaches courses on metrics and HR technology. Previous experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant, Adjunct Professor at Northern Virginia Community College, Director of Debt Market Research at Freddie Mac, and Vice President at The Bond Market Association, where extensive research was conducted on bond markets and policy analysis. Education includes a Ph.D. in Economics and a Master's in International Economics and Business from The Catholic University of America, alongside other degrees and certificates in financial planning and diversity.