Encore University Masterclass #37 - AARP's Global Council on Brain Health

Encore University's Arts, Health and Research Masterclass Series

AARP's Global Council on Brain Health

with Juan Rodriguez

Monday, June 15th

7:30pm-9:00pm (ET)

Fee: Pay what you will

Due to a generous sponsorship by AARP, Encore University Masterclasses are available for whatever you want to pay starting at $0.

Attend for FREE, or if you would like to assign a value to this lifelong learning experience, choose one of the ($) admission tickets. 

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CLASS DESCRIPTION:

Join us to explore AARP’s Global Council on Brain Health and all the resources it has to offer including the 6 Pillars of Brain Health. GCBH is empowering individuals around the world to achieve a brain-healthy lifestyle.

The Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) is an independent collaborative of scientists, health professionals, scholars and policy experts from around the world working in areas of brain health related to human cognition. The GCBH focuses on brain health relating to people's ability to think and reason as they age, including aspects of memory, perception and judgment. The GCBH is convened by AARP to offer the best possible advice about what older adults can do to maintain and improve their brain health. GCBH members come together to discuss specific lifestyle issue areas that may impact people's brain health as they age with the goal of providing evidence-based recommendations for people to consider incorporating into their lives.

INSTRUCTOR BIO:

Juan Rodriguez is a public health researcher and leader with more than 20 years of experience translating research into public-serving programs, partnerships, and policies to improve population health and address chronic diseases.

Most recently, he served as Chief of the Healthy Aging Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and managed agency portfolios on Alzheimer’s Disease, arthritis, and healthy aging. In this role he worked to increase public awareness of dementia risk factors, expand communication about strategies for maintaining brain health, improve access to and availability of data, and strengthen the capacity of public health agencies and community organizations to serve aging populations.

Previously, Juan was part of CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control where he led or contributed to research, programs, and communication campaigns to improve cancer screening access and utilization, improve the quality of life of cancer survivors, and promote community-based approaches for the primary prevention of cancer. Throughout his time at CDC, he consistently built partnerships to develop and implement national strategies, and support programs that address the health needs of diverse and aging populations.

Juan has a strong history of translating research findings into actionable programs, policies, and resources for public health professionals, providers, and the public. He has built partnerships with state health departments, national nonprofits, and community-based organizations, ensuring that evidence-based strategies reach the people and communities who need them most. He is passionate about bridging data, policy, and practice to reduce health disparities and improve quality of life.

Juan holds degrees in psychology, public health, and statistics, as well as a doctoral degree in Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences from Emory University.

Date: Monday, June 15, 2026

Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET

Price: Pay What You Will

Registration for this class is required, and students will receive the Zoom link for this class in their confirmation email. Registration will close when the class begins. The recording will be made available on our Masterclass page for the public within one week of the class. There is no need to register to watch the recordings, only to attend the live Zoom class.