Shelley Emling is Senior Director, Specialized Media at AARP, and Executive Editor of The Girlfriend, The Ethel, The Girlfriend Book Club, Instagram, The Ethel Circle and The Ethel On-The-Go. Previously she was a longtime foreign correspondent for Cox Newspapers, based first in Miami — covering Latin America and the Caribbean — and then based in London — covering Europe. She's also the author of five books and has three children. She and her husband divide their time between Montclair, NJ and the Catskills. More information can be found at shelleyemling.com.

Shelley Emling, Editor in Chief
Shelley's Articles
Discover the must-visit attractions, hidden gems and best places to stay for an unforgettable adventure!
, March 11, 2025
2 Min Read
And five other things you'll want to know about today.
, March 6, 2025
1 Min Read
Enjoy this Q&A with Mary K. Ippolito and Wilda Schoeppler, the leaders of our Central Florida group.
, February 6, 2025
6 Min Read
A conversation with Josephine Quiles-Negroni, the group organizer for Puget Sound, Washington.
, January 22, 2025
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A personal message ... just for you.
, December 15, 2020
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You won't want to miss this.
, November 18, 2020
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