Melissa Seifert is the associate state director of government affairs for AARP Michigan. In this role she executes AARP Michigan’s legislative priorities to both state and federal elected officials. AARP advocates on issues that matter the most to people age 50 and older and their families, such as health and long-term care services, income security, support for family caregivers, retirement planning, and protection from fraud and financial abuse.
Seifert has worked around the capitol for 13 years as a legislative staffer and a multi-client lobbyist. She previously worked for AARP as the associate state director for Economic Security and Work, focusing on financial security, workforce development and Social Security.