Volunteer Spotlight: Chandra Marshall-Henson's Life Reimagined

Seeking to reinvent herself after retiring, Chandra Marshall-Henson visited AARP conventions and events for inspiration. After attending a Zumba class taught by an instructor in her 80s, she found that inspiration. She gained the confidence to share her love for dancing.

Not long after attending that Zumba class, Marshall-Henson became a certified Zumba instructor. She finds bringing joy to others through dance the most rewarding aspect of teaching.  The class guarantees a great workout, but participants usually leave with more than just that. They leave with smiles on their faces.

Outside of her Zumba classes, she volunteers at AARP and other organizations to help those in need in her community.

“My mother was always a volunteer, so I’ve been volunteering since I was born,” said Marshall-Henson.

Though her favorite AARP events are ones where she gets to show off her dancing skills , Marshall-Henson shows up to just about every AARP event possible. She mentors new volunteers and constantly encourages those around her.

“Chandra brings, joy, enthusiasm and professionalism to everything she does,” said Susan Williams, Associate State Director at AARP Texas. “It is simply a privilege to have her here at AARP.”