Indira Venkat, SVP leads the Research Center at AARP comprised of subject matter experts working on a broad range of complex and high impact initiatives.  She directs a program to develop a 360 degree view of Americans 50+ to inform AARP programs, policy, and advocacy efforts.   Most recently, she led the strategic insights function at The Weather Channel.  Prior to that, as a member of Travel Channel’s executive team, she oversaw the Audiences and Research function.  She is a graduate of The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India and holds a graduate degree from University of Maryland University College.