Grandparents.com Appoints Former AARP Foundation Grandparent Program
Head Amy Goyer
Goyer Brings More Than 25 Years Experience to the Grandparent
Market
NEW YORK (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) September 24, 2008 --
Grandparents.com,
the premier destination for today’s new
generation of active, involved grandparents, announced the hiring of Amy
Goyer, formerly head of the AARP Foundation’s
Grandparenting Program. Goyer will serve in the newly created position
of Senior Vice President of Outreach.
In this new position, Goyer will be responsible for developing
Grandparents.com’s programs to enhance the
relationships among grandparents, grandchildren and parents. Goyer will
also lead Grandparents.com’s collaborations
with like-minded organizations as well as expand and refine the company’s
Grandparent Advisory Board. A recognized authority in media, Goyer will
serve as one of the key spokespersons for Grandparents.com.
“We are committed to hiring the best talent to
serve the needs of the 70+ million grandparents in the U.S.,”
said Jerry Shereshewsky, CEO of Grandparents.com. “Amy
is a proven thought-leader and authority in the market that brings a
deep understanding of the topics, trends and issues impacting today’s
new generation of active grandparents. We are honored to have her join
our growing team and expand on the great work she has done at AARP to
facilitate connections among grandparents, grandchildren and their
parents.”
Goyer spent almost 15 years working at AARP in various capacities,
including Intergenerational Coordinator, and most recently held the
position of National Coordinator of the AARP Foundation’s
Grandparenting Program, a resource for grandparents that helps to
strengthen their health, finances and family connections. Goyer also
acted as AARP’s national spokesperson on
grandparenting and other family issues and appeared on numerous national
television programs such as NBC Nightly News, PBS Nightly
Business Report, Today Show and the CBS Early Show.
Goyer has written, published articles on and lectured extensively about
the issues of grandparenting and building intergenerational
relationships. She has served on numerous boards and advisory councils,
including Generations United and the International Consortium of
Intergenerational Programmes.
About Grandparents.com
Grandparents.com
is the place for today’s new generation of
active, involved grandparents to find everything they need to get more
smiles, more fun, and more memories out of the time they spend with
their grandchildren. From thousands of great kid-friendly places and
activities, deals and discounts, and expert advice on relationships,
personal finance, gift buying and more, there is something for everyone
who loves grandparenting. Free membership, including a weekly newsletter
with featured site content is available at www.grandparents.com.
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