Kathy Stokes Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

As head of the AARP Fraud Watch Network, I am responsible for educating older adults about protecting their assets from scams and fraud. I manage a $14 million budget, five direct reports, and engage a cross-enterprise team of more than 25 colleagues. I am committed to AARP's efforts to eliminate financial crime against older adults by focusing on structural reform. I advise the advocacy team on developing legislative plans, serve as a frequent media spokesperson, and represent the organization at professional conferences and in consumer education programs. • Developed nationally recognized consumer protection program.• Bolstered consumer engagement by building and managing industry and federal agency partnerships.• Engaged colleagues across the enterprise to create and maintain a single point of view on consumer fraud, which contributed to national recognition of AARP as a leader in consumer fraud issues.• Grew budget by $4M by successfully pitching and building new initiatives to 1) commit AARP to lead the way in changing how society views financial crimes, 2) eliminate gift cards as a payment method in financial crimes, and 3) pilot a program to provide emotional support to victims.

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

I created and managed a six-figure communication consulting business that specialized in both B2C and B2B communication strategy and content. I was in charge of creating content that would be understandable and convincing to the target audience as well as devising communication strategies based on audience, channel, and message intent research and a gap analysis. • Clients: EY, AARP, The Heinz Family Philanthropies, the Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement, American Savings Education Council

London, Gb

Senior Manager, National Tax and Associate Director, National CommunicationsSold and developed employee financial education programs; directed communications efforts for launch of a tax advisory product; directed communications for the U.S. recruiting function.

New York, Ny, Us

Conducted public affairs outreach for this nonpartisan education and research institute with a focus on health and pension policy. Wrote weekly and monthly legislative briefs for membership. Liaisoned with Hill and Administration staff to set up educational briefings on our issues of expertise. Launched and headed public/private sector awareness campaign on the importance of planning and saving for retirement.

Master Of Arts, American Government

Bachelor'S Degree, Rhetoric And Communication