Susanna Montezemolo is Policy Development and Integration Director for consumer and livable communities issues at AARP. In this role, she leads the development of AARP’s public policies on a wide range of issues including consumer protection, financial services, utilities, housing, and transportation. She also works to integrate these policies into AARP’s work throughout the organization. Montezemolo has two decades of experience working on consumer protection, community development, and housing issues. Previously, she worked as AARP’s federal housing advocate, at the Center for Responsible Lending as an expert on consumer finance issues, and for Consumer Reports on financial services and telecommunications issues. Montezemolo holds her Master in Public Affairs and Urban and Regional Planning degree from the Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colby College.