Jeannine English

Jeannine English serves as AARP California State President. Prior to her appointment, English served for two years on AARP's National Policy Council, an advisory committee to the AARP National Board of Directors.

English came to AARP after a long and distinguished career in state government, including more than 10 years as executive director of the Little Hoover Commission, an independent state oversight agency created to investigate state government operations and promote efficiency, economy and improved service to the public. Most recently, English was appointed by Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez to represent the public as a member of the Board of Governors of the California State Bar.

As volunteer state president, English will lead the California Executive Council and work in partnership with State Director Tom Porter and in collaboration with other volunteers and staff to achieve AARP's strategic priorities in California.