Michael Phillips is the Director of Technology Strategy and Partnerships at AARP and is dedicated to supporting AARP’s important social mission through digital inclusion. Michael has led internal and external technology initiatives at AARP for over 18 years, including tech industry partnerships, community education programs, strategic planning, and AARP’s innovation prototyping lab. He is passionate about addressing the growing societal issues related to technology and empowering people to take full advantage of these amazing times. Most recently, Michael has been the chief architect of AARP’s response to the digital inclusion challenges facing older adults in the wake of the pandemic.