As AARP's chief advocacy and engagement officer, Nancy LeaMond leads government relations and campaigns for AARP, widely seen as one of the most powerful advocacy organizations in the country. She also oversees AARP’s public education initiatives as well as state and local advocacy and community engagement across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.  

Nancy has led several landmark advocacy campaigns for AARP, including the Fair Rx Prices Now campaign focused on lowering prescription drug prices. Her leadership in this arena positively influenced historic reforms in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act including a cap on what seniors with Medicare drug plans pay out-of-pocket for their medicine and allowing Medicare to negotiate the price of some drugs for the first time evet. She also spearheaded the successful 2017 effort to protect Medicare and maintain important consumer protections under the Affordable Care Act. 

Nancy has been named by The Hill as a “Top Lobbyist” every year since 2011. Prior to coming to AARP, Nancy served as the chief of staff and assistant U.S. trade representative for congressional affairs at the Office of the United States Trade Representative. She worked extensively on health care and pension issues before entering the trade field, beginning her career in the Public Health Service, the Medicaid program, and the Department of Commerce. She also served in the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Education and as chief of staff to a senior member of Congress. 

Nancy holds a bachelor's degree from Smith College and a master's degree in public policy and city planning from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.