As State Director, Beth Finkel leads the day-to-day operations of AARP New York, the most visible and successful organization in the state advocating for the 50-plus population. During her tenure, AARP’s powerful lobbying efforts on behalf of its 2.5 million New York members have led to historic reforms including passage of the Secure Choice Savings Program, CARE Act, and Paid Family Leave. A native New Yorker, Beth holds a Masters of Social Work from Yeshiva University in Community Organizing and a Bachelor of Science from American University in Business Administration. She and her husband live in Manhattan.