Brenda Cleary (Cleary for Congress)

Brenda Cleary is a PhD prepared geriatric nurse and leading policy expert in health and aging, serving as a director in the AARP Public Policy Institute and the author of two related award-winning books. As a 20 year North Carolina resident, she has been a powerful voice for North Carolinians, advocating for health care and specifically Medicaid expansion to eligible citizens, a strong public education system, and addressing the uneven economic recovery in our state - especially in rural areas. These and other issues motivated Brenda to run for the United States House of Representatives where she could be an even more effective advocate for the state and its citizens.