The Institute on Aging brought together a panel to discuss the benefits of professional memberships for students pursuing career pathways in aging and gerontology. This event was part of Careers in Aging Month 2024 and had representatives from the Gerontological Society of America, the Oregon Gerontological Association, and leaders from Oregon's colleges and universities with gerontological degree programs.
Panelists:
- Melissa Cannon, PhD, OGA Vice President; Associate Professor & Gerontology Department Head, Western Oregon University
- Dani Himes, MSW, Project Manager & Senior Research Assistant, Portland State University, Institute on Aging
- Brianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP, Postdoctoral Fellow, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Emerging Scholars and Professional Organization Section Chair, Gerontological Society of America
- Jenny Sasser, PhD, FAGHE, OGA Board Member; Faculty & Interim Gerontology Department Chair, Portland Community College
Facilitated by PSU Institute on Aging faculty:
- Serena Hasworth, MPH, Better with Age Program Director &
- Lauren Bouchard, PhD, Gerontological Curriculum Coordinator
