HSS Commencement 2022

Aging Studies Program

 

Message from Chair

The Aging Studies program prepares undergraduate and graduate students to serve on behalf of and for the growing population of older adults. We offer a minor and a Master of Science in Gerontology. Our students go on to be leaders in the field.

 

Commencement Speaker

woman with black hair smiling

Deeyanna Pedersen

Deeyanna Pedersen is graduating with a Master of Science in Gerontology Degree. She currently works for SCAN Health Plan (a not-for-profit, Medicare Advantage, health maintenance organization) as a care team coordinator, organizing health services for older adults. I am excited to see where her career will take her. 
 

Internship Award

Veronica Carter  (MSG)

Melina Wulin Ulloa (MSG)

 

Ayres Scholarship

Aleiza Ambalada (Aging Studies Minor)

 

Miller Scholarship

Jennifer Carter (COMD),

 Ethan Nguyen (PUBH),

 Bhumi Patel (MSG),

Aleiza Ambalada (Aging Studies Minor)


Spradlin Scholarship

Deborah Rowerdink Morse (MSG)


Osher LifeLong Learning Graduate Award

Melina Wulin Ulloa (MSG)

FACULTY

Laura Zettel-Watson, PhD, Coordinator Aging Studies, Psychology Professor 

Barbara Cherry, PhD, Interim Coordinator Aging Studies, Psychology Professor

Melanie Horn-Mallers, PhD, Associate Coordinator Aging Studies, Human Services Professor

Karen Wong, MSG, Student and Internship Advisor; Lecturer, Aging Studies

Karen Fazio, MSG, Interim Associate Coordinator; Lecturer, Aging Studies

Cheryl Alvarez, PsyD, Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health, Alzheimer’s Family           Services Center; Adjunct Lecturer, Aging Studies

Brandi Orton, MSG, Adjunct Lecturer, Aging Studies

 Gerontology M.S.

Kyungjoo Kim
 Differences between Life Meaning, End-of-Life Attitude,
Death Preparation, and Mental Health among Older Adults with
and without Disability

Patricia McKeon

Deeyanna Pedersen
 Under-Utilization of Hospice Care among Black American Elders

Shannon Warner

Melina Wulin Ulloa
 The Relationship between Sleep Quality, Pain,
and Anxiety among Older Adults

 Aging Studies Minor

Zamir Carballo

Amanda Evink

Marianne Gourd

 Gerontology Minor

Katelee Cervantes

Henry Vo