In her executive roles, Manteghi is recognized for building high performing, diverse teams who break new ground. Prior to Georgetown, she led global policy and membership reciprocity focusing on health, economic security and the age 50+ market as AARP’s Senior Vice President of International Affairs and President of the AARP Global Network (formerly an AARP affiliate organization). In public service, she served on various political campaigns and elections and held positions as a presidential appointee in the White House, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Interior. At the local level, Manteghi has served and advises mayors and city executives around the country.

American Academy President Laurie Patton to Receive Concordia’s 2026 Leadership Award for Civil Society
The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce Dr. Laurie L. Patton, President of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, as the second of three recipients of the 2026

