Boston's D. JacQuie Cairo-Williams To Serve As AARP Massachusetts Volunteer State President

AARP Massachusetts announces the appointment of D. JacQuie Cairo-Williams as its new State President, the top state volunteer post within the organization’s influential network of volunteers. As the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, AARP’s state presidents work in partnership with their respective state directors, staff and volunteers to lead AARP’s important advocacy and programmatic work. Cairo-Williams replaces outgoing volunteer state president Sandra Harris who served in the role since 2019.

“We are thrilled to welcome JacQuie on board as AARP continues its important work to empower people 50 and older and advocate for what matters most to Massachusetts residents as they age,” said AARP Massachusetts State Director Jen Benson. “As a lifelong community activist, JacQuie brings enthusiasm and a passion for advocating for people 50-plus. The skill set she brings to this role will no doubt elevate AARP’s reach and its ability to advance issues both in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C.”

Cairo-Williams was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. She’s worked with the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts helping older workers finding employment in the Boston Area. Cairo-Williams has a Master’s Degree in Management and a Certificate of Organizational Development from Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA as well as a Global Career Development Facilitator Certificate. She also helped combat domestic violence & was an integral part of a 12 hour warm line.  In addition, she is a Justice of the Peace and a Notary Public.

Cairo-Williams starts her term as a new legislative session is set to begin on Beacon Hill. In 2025, AARP Massachusetts’ priorities include supporting caregivers, fighting fraud and making Massachusetts even more livable for people of all ages.