The Gerontological Society of America Names New Officers
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For Immediate Release
July 14, 2020
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Contact: Todd Kluss
tkluss@geron.org
(202) 587-2839
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The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) — the nation’s largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging — is proud to announce its newest elected officers. These individuals were chosen by GSA’s membership, which consists of more than 5,500 researchers, educators, and practitioners.
The officers are responsible for matters of governance and strategic planning and will assume their new roles on January 1, 2021.
Board of Directors
Vice President
Peter A. Lichtenberg, PhD, ABPP, FGSA
Wayne State University
Secretary
LaDora V. Thompson, PhD, PT, FGSA
Boston University
Board Member
Patricia C. Heyn, MS, PhD, FGSA, FACRM
University of Colorado
Board Member
Marie Boltz PhD, GNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN
Penn State University
Board Member
Elizabeth Vásquez, DrPH
University at Albany
Section Leadership
Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education Vice-Chair Elect
Joann M. Montepare, PhD, FGSA, FAGHE
Lasell University
Behavioral and Social Sciences Section Vice-Chair Elect
Shannon E. Jarrott, PhD, FGSA
The Ohio State University
Biological Sciences Section Vice-Chair Elect
Rozalyn M. Anderson, PhD, FGSA
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization Vice-Chair Elect
Kalisha Bonds, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC
Emory University
Health Sciences Section Vice-Chair Elect
Kirsten N. Corazzini, PhD, FGSA
University of Maryland
Social Research, Policy, and Practice Section Vice-Chair Elect
Debra Dobbs, PhD, FGSA
University of South Florida
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The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) is the nation's oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to research, education, and practice in the field of aging. The principal mission of the Society — and its 5,500+ members — is to advance the study of aging and disseminate information among scientists, decision makers, and the general public. GSA’s structure also includes a policy institute, the National Academy on an Aging Society, and an educational unit, the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education.