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SAS Alumni Profiles
The ßÙßÇÂþ»â€™s Ph.D. in Aging Studies program has produced a network
of graduates across the country. These graduates hold positions in academia and private
industry where they teach, consult, conduct research, analyze public policy, and provide
services to older adults. Every year, new graduates join the list below to expand
the USF Aging Studies alumni network.
|
Name - Graduation Year |
Major Professor and Dissertation Title | Current Position |
|---|---|---|
| Christina X. Mu, 2024 |
Dr. Soomi Lee & Dr. Lindsay Peterson; The Joint Effects of Sleep and Pain, and Moderations by Work Characteristics |
T32 Postdoctoral Fellow in Translational Epidemiology - Training for Research on Aging and Chronic Disease (TE-TRAC) at the University of California, San Francisco |
| Britney Veal, 2024 |
Drs. Hongdao Meng and Ross Andel; Retirement and Cognitive Aging: Modifying Factors |
Adjunct Faculty - School of Aging Studuies - USF |
| Andrew J. Fiscella, 2023 |
Dr. Ross Andel & Dr. Hongdao Meng; The Influence of Obesity and Lifestyle Factors on Cognition in Middle-aged and Older Adults |
Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction, School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida |
| Monica E. Nelson, 2023 |
Dr. Ross Andel & Dr. Brent Small; Contribution of Contextual Factors and Neuropathology to Dementia |
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Cognitive Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Inequalities, Department of Psychology, University of Michigan |
| Carlyn Vogel, 2022 |
Dr. Debra Dobbs |
Research Associate for Pharmacy Quality Alliance |
| Taylor F. D. Vigoureux - 2022 |
Dr. Brent Small & Dr. Soomi Lee |
Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of North Florida |
| Kallol Kumar Bhattacharyya - 2022 |
Dr. Victor Molinari & Dr. Ross Andel (Past Mentor: Dr. Kathryn Hyer) |
Research Fellow in the Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Research Center, Utah State Univeristy |
| Christi Nelson - 2021 |
Dr. Ross Andel |
Research Scientist in the School of Social Work, University of Washington-Seattle, WA |
| Victoria Marino - 2021 |
Dr. William Haley & Dr. Soomi Lee |
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Lifespan Stress and Health Research, Boston Healthcare System and Boston University, Boston, MA |
| Hillary Rouse - 2021 | Dr. Brent Small
Early Indicators of Cognitive Dysfunction: The Role of Mild Behavioral Impairment |
Medical Science Liaison, Eisai US |
| Maureen Templeman -2021 | Dr. William Haley
Stressors, Resources, and Psychological Well-Being Among Working Black and White Caregivers in the United States |
Assistant Professor of Gerontology, Missouri State University |
| Dylan Jester - 2021 | Dr. Ross Andel & Dr. Victor Molinari Serious Mental Illness in Nursing Homes: Quality Concerns |
Biostatistician |
| Joseph June -2020 |
Dr. Kathryn Hyer |
Analyst, Medicare Innovation |
| Amber Tetlow - 2020 |
Dr Ross Andel & Dr Dave Morgan |
Postdoctoral Fellow in the Sigurdsson Lab, NYU Langone Health-NYC |
| Bernadette Fausto - 2019 |
Dr. Jerri Edwards/Dr. Victor Molinari |
Research Faculty, Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience, Rutgers University - Newark |
| Nasreen Sadeq - 2019 | Dr. Ross Andel Home-based Cognitive Monitoring: The Role of Personality and Predictors of Adherence and Satisfaction |
Assistant Professor of Instruction, School of Aging Studies ßÙßÇÂþ» |
| Adrian N. S. Badana - 2019 | Dr. William Haley Using A Stress Process Model to Examine Longitudinal Racial Differences in Wellbeing and Health: Results from a Population Based Study of Caregiving |
Technical Writer/Editor V, Chenega Corporation, Washington, DC |
| Michelle Arnold - 2018 | Dr. Kathryn Hyer Factors Related to Hearing Aid Use Among Older Adults from the Hispanic/Latino Backgrounds: Findings from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos |
Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee |
| Sarah Eisel - 2018 | Dr. Brent Small Daily Fatigue and Subjective Cognitive Function: What Influences Daily Quality of Life Issues Among Breast Cancer Survivors? |
Healthcare Analyst III, Health Services Advisory Group, Inc (HSAG) |
| Rosalyn Roker - 2018 | Dr. Victor Molinari Perspectives of older Blacks and Whites Living with Serious Mental Illness about Outpatient Mental Health Services |
Guardianship Examining Committee Member, State of Florida 17th Judicial Circuit |
| Kelly Smith - 2018 |
Dr. Kathryn Hyer |
Director, Healthcare Services, Q3 Healthcare Consulting |
| Jessie Alwerdt - 2017 |
Dr. Brent Small |
Project Manager, Driving Collaborative Success in Research & Project Expansion, Pennsylvania State University |
| Colleen Pappas - 2017 |
Dr. Brent Small |
Scientist II in the College of Medicine, University of Kentucky |
| Lindsay Peterson - 2017 |
Dr. Kathryn Hyer |
Research Assistant Professor, ßÙßÇÂþ» |
| Michelle Pleasant - 2017 |
Dr. Victor Molinari |
Associate Director, Health Services Advisory Group |
| Angela Sardina - 2017 |
Dr. Ross Andel |
Associate Professor, University of North Carolina, Wilmington |
| Chantelle (Sharpe) Caro - 2017 | Dr. Ross Andel Sex after Gray Hair? Association between Sexual Activity, Hugging, and Health among Older Adults |
APT Assistant Professor, Univeristy of North Carolina at Greensboro |
| Shannon Runge - 2016 |
Dr. Brent Small |
Senior Research Associate, Evidera |
| Elise Valdez - 2016 |
Dr. Jerri Edwards |
Director of Research-Healthcare at Relias Learning in the Relias Institute |
| Melissa Castora - 2015 |
Dr. Daniel Meng/ Dr. Lisa Brown |
Senior Director of Research, Pharmacy Quality Alliance |
| Marianne Chanti-Ketterl - 2015 |
Dr. Ross Andel/ Dr. Alissa Gamaldo |
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences School of Medicine, Duke University |
| Elizabeth Handing - 2015 |
Dr. Brent Small/ Dr. Ross Andel |
Research Fellow at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, CO |
| Kevin Hansen - 2015 |
Dr. Kathryn Hyer/ Dr. Brent Small |
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Health and Aging Studies Leadership, Bellarmine University Dr. Hansen died on March 2022. |
| Sunghan Rhew - 2015 |
Dr. David Chiriboga |
Post Doctoral Associate, Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team |
| Amanda Holup - 2010 |
Dr. Kathryn Hyer/ Dr. Debra Dobbs |
President, Low-Slope Solutions Roof Repair |
| Tiffany Young - 2014 |
Dr. Cathy McEvoy/ Dr. Megan Janke |
|
| Tuo Yu (Tim) Chen - 2013 | Dr. Jerri Edwards/ Dr. Megan Janke The Effects of the A Matter of Balance Program on Falls, Physical Risks of Falls, and Psychological Consequences of Falling among Older Adults |
Assistant Professor at the Master Program in Global Health and Health Security, Taipei Medical University |
| Christine Haley - 2013 | Dr. Jerri Edwards Exploring the Relationship between Physical Activity and Everyday Cognitive function in Older Adults: Within- and Between- Person Variability |
Postdoc at Arizona State University in the College of Health Solutions, School of Nutrition and Health Promotion |
| Jessica Allen - 2012 | Dr. William Haley Bereavement Outcomes among Spousal Hospice Caregivers: The Role of Rumination, Feelings of Relief, and Perceptions of Suffering |
Associate Professor of Psychology and Academic Programs Assessment Fellow Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL |
| Cathy Emmet - 2012 |
Dr. Debra Dobbs/ Dr. William Haley |
Community Nurse Educator Coordinator for Empath Health in Clearwater |
| Antoneta Granic - 2012 | Dr. Ross Andel/ Dr. Brent Small The Role of Lipoproteins/Cholesterol in Genomic Instability and Chromosome Mis-segregation in Alzheimer’s and Cardiovascular Disease |
Research Associate, Newcastle University |
| Elizabeth Rickenbach - 2012 |
Dr. William Haley |
Associate Professor of Psychology at Saint Anselm College |
| Jessica Krok-Schoen - 2012 |
Dr. Tamara Baker / Dr. Brent Small |
Assistant Professor, Health Sciences at the Ohio State University |
|
Elizabeth Hudak - 2012 |
Dr. Jerri Edwards The Effects of Cognitive Stimulation and Computerized Memory Training among Older Adults Residing in Independent-Living Facilities |
Research Project Manager III at the Institute for Engaged Learning, Clemson University- Clemson, SC |
|
Kerri Sharp Rawson - 2012
|
Dr. Brent Small Influence of stress and cytokinic profiles on cognitive performance in older adults |
Assistant Professor, Phsycal Therapy and Neurology, St. Louis University |
| Catherine McCarty - 2011 | Dr. Debra Dobbs/ Dr. Victor Molinari Impact of Hospice and Dementia Special Care Units on End-of-Life Care for Individuals with Dementia |
Dementia Coach/Consultant |
| Brianne Stanback - 2011 | Dr. Cathy McEvoy/ Dr. Victor Molinari Tarnished Golden Years: Older Offenders with Mental Health Problems and Late Life First Time Offenders |
Instructor II and Assistant Director of Academic Affairs for the School of Aging Studies at USF |
| Kali Thomas - 2011 | Dr. Kathryn Hyer Patient Safety in Nursing Homes |
Faculty Associate, Associate Director of health Services Research, Center for Equity
on Aging |
| Melissa Lunsman O'Connor - 2010 |
Dr. Jerri Edwards/ Dr. Ross Andel |
Assistant Professor at North Dakota State University in Human Development and Family Science Department |
| Whitney Mills - 2010 |
Dr. Victor Molinari / Dr. Cathy McEvoy |
Associate Professor of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University |
| Chivon Mingo - 2010 |
Dr. Jessica McIlvane / Dr. William Haley |
Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, Gerontology Institute, Georgia State University |
| Elizabeth Perkins - 2009 |
Dr. William Haley |
Research Associate, Retired Meritoriously from the Department of Child and Family Studies, ßÙßÇÂþ» |
| Karon Phillips - 2009 |
Dr. David Chiriboga/ Dr. Megan Jang |
Policy Development Manager, Trust for America's Health |
| April Temple - 2009 |
Dr. Ross Andel / Dr. Debra Dobbs |
Associate Professor in Health Services Administration at James Madison University |
| Wendy Anemaet - 2008 |
Dr. William Haley |
Associate Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Regis University |
| Elizabeth Bergman - 2008 |
Dr. William Haley |
Associate Professor and Chair, Gerontology, Ithaca College |
| Tiffany Hughes - 2008 |
Dr. Brent Small |
Associate Professor, Department of Graduate Studies in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Youngstown State University |
| Giyeon Kim - 2007 |
Dr. David Chiriboga |
Professor & Chair at Chung-Ang University |
| Debbie Hedgecock - 2007 |
Dr. Larry Polivka/ Dr. Larry Schonfeld |
|
| Yanen Li - 2007 |
Dr. Larry Polivka/ Dr. Glenn Mitchell |
Manager, Data Analysts, and Data Scienctist, Healthmap Solutions |
| Mihaela Popa - 2007 |
Dr. Sandra Reynolds |
Director of Clinical Affairs, Bioest International Inc., Tampa, Florida
|
| Helen Lamont - 2007 |
Dr. Jennifer Salmon/ Dr. David Chiriboga |
Director, Division of Disability & Aging Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |