Dr. Vijeth Iyengar, a cognitive neuroscientist by training and Director of Global Aging at AARP where he leads cutting-edge research, drives thought leadership on global aging issues, and cultivates relationships and strategic alliances to promote the enterprises vision for the global 50+ population. Prior to joining AARP, he served in a variety of roles in the U.S. Federal Government including as Brain Health Lead and Technical Advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging, as a Policy Advisor to the 4th Chief Technology Officer at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, as co-lead coordinator of the older adult working group for the Healthy People 2020/2030 initiative. A native of Louisiana, he was a visiting undergraduate student at Cornell University, received his bachelor's degree from Tulane University and masters and doctoral degrees from Duke University.