Executive Board
Daniel J. Van Dussen, PhDBoard PresidentProfessor and Researcher in Gerontology and Long-term Care Administration, Youngstown State University | |
Ken WilsonBoard TreasurerVice President of Programs and Business Operations, Area Agency on Aging - Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio | |
Grace YargerStudent Board Member, Board SecretaryB.S. Long-Term Care Administration / President, Kent State Gerontology Club |
Board of Trustees
Donna Alexander, LNHA, MBA, CDPBoard of TrusteeLong Term Care Administration Program Coordinator, Kent State University | Donna Barrett, MSW, LSWBoard of TrusteeProgram Manager, Senior and Adult Services, Summit County Public Health |
Jennifer Bechtel, MHFA, MSW CandidateBoard of TrusteeProgram Manager, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Office of Geriatrics and Gerontology | |
Jocelyn Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S.Board of TrusteeAssistant Professor of African American Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Ohio University | Julie Brown, PhDBoard of TrusteeAssociate Professor, Department of Social and Public Health, Ohio University |
Tina L. Dothard Peterson, PhD, MSW, MPH, CSW, FGSABoard of TrusteeAssociate Professor of Social Work, University of Cincinnati | |
Cheryl Kanetsky, LSW, MBABoard of TrusteeDirector of Operations and Grant Administration, Alzheimer's Association, Cleveland Area Chapter | Jessica Krok-Schoen, PhD, MA, FGSABoard of TrusteeAssociate Professor, Division of Health Sciences, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University College of Medicine |
Kylie Meyer, PhD, MScBoard of TrusteeAssistant Professor Co-Director, University Center on Aging and Health Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Case Western Reserve University | |
Vivian J. Miller, PhD, MSSA, LSWBoard of TrusteesAssociate Professor in Social Work, Director, Center of Excellence for Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan, Bowling Green State University | Christine Raber, PhD, OTR/LBoard of TrusteeDean, College of Health and Human Services; Professor, Occupational Therapy, Shawnee State University |
Amy Weaver, PhD, RN, CNEBoard of TrusteePatricia McGovern Sweeney Professor in Nursing, Youngstown State University |
Student Board of Trustees
Bailee Brekke, MGSStudent Board MemberDoctoral Student in Social Gerontology / Graduate Research Assistant, Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University | |
Grace YargerStudent Board Member, Board SecretaryB.S. Long-Term Care Administration / President, Kent State Gerontology Club |
Emeritus Trustees
Richard R. HaubnerEmeritus TrusteeDirector & Associate Professor of Gerontology, College of Mount St. Joseph | |
Marcus J. Molea, AICP, MHAEmeritus TrusteeFormer Chief of the Older Americans Act Programs and Strategic Partnerships Division, Ohio Department of Aging Retired | Harvey L. Sterns, PhD, FGSA, FAPA, FAPS, FAGHEEmeritus TrusteeProfessor Emeritus of Psychology Director Emeritus, Institute for Life-Span Development and Gerontology The University of Akron Research Professor of Family and Community Medicine Northeast Ohio Medical University President, Board of Governors, Accreditation for Gerontology Education Council Chair, Commission on Aging, Co-Chair Age Friendly Akron/Summit County City of Akron |

