Research Interests/Expertise

Dementia, caregiving, home- and community-based services, aging policy

Teaching Interests/Expertise

I teach foundational courses in gerontology for undergraduate students (Aging in American Society) and graduate students (Current Perspectives in Gerontology), and courses on aging policy (Health and Retirement Policy). I also supervise independent studies.

Service/Practice Interests/Expertise

I have 20 years of Federal and non-profit experience and expertise in aging and disability programs and policies. I am the Director of the Ohio Long-Term Care Research Project, and I conduct and support gerontological research and program evaluations. I also provide technical assistance for evaluation and delivery of evidence-based programs.

Skills and Areas of Expertise That Could Be Helpful to Potential Aging-related Partners.

Applied research and evaluation; Mentoring students and young professionals; building the evidence and sharing the data to support us all as we age 

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