Erika Stratmann is the director of communications for Health at the Milken Institute. She is a mission-driven communications and content development leader with a proven record of managing effective teams that deliver measurable results to amplify thought leadership, engage communities, advance consumer education, and impact advocacy campaigns. Prior to joining the Milken Institute, she was a senior advisor at AARP Foundation, where she led marketing and communications to help low-income older adults assess risk for social isolation, find local support services, and access public benefits. Previously, Stratmann managed the multi-channel marketing and communications for AARP to reach and engage 89,000 AARP members, community partners, and policy leaders in the District of Columbia. Additionally, she led internal communications and nationwide projects for AARP’s senior vice president of state and community engagement and contributed to state and federal health advocacy wins with AARP’s government affairs team. Stratmann has a Bachelor of Social Work from West Virginia University, and master’s degrees in social work and public administration from the University of South Carolina.