Mia McNeil, State Director Mia joined the AARP Tennessee team as State Director in January of 2022. She brings a deep understanding of effective advocacy and community outreach. In her former role as Director of Government and Community Relations at the University of Michigan-Flint, she was responsible for managing community relationships and local, state, and federal lobbying on behalf of the university. Prior to her tenure at the University of Michigan, for nine years she was an attorney/lobbyist for Lansing-based multiclient lobbying firm Kelley Cawthorne PC, where she represented a broad portfolio of clients on a wide range of issues. In addition, Mia directed Michigan’s Rock the Vote campaign and served on the legislative staff of Governor Jennifer Granholm. Mia earned a J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and a B.A. from Tennessee State University, and she is very active in various community organizations. She is a member of the Boards of Directors for the Pearls of Excellence Foundation and 100K Ideas. She is also a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Nashville Rotary Club, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.