Brendon Blake has been named as Associate State Director of Advocacy for AARP Arizona, succeeding Steve Jennings in this role. In his new position, Blake will collaborate with members of the national office to promote AARP’S strategic advocacy issues. He will focus on different areas of interest to older residents, including transportation, homelessness, long-term care and affordable housing.
Blake has worked with the AARP AZ State office team for the last five years. While working as a Senior Program Specialist, Blake helped boost AARP’s visibility at the state Legislature and the Arizona Corporation Commission with topics including long-term care, prescription prices and utilities. To reach Blake, email him at bblake@aarp.org.