Details EducationPhD, 2008, University of Missouri-ColumbiaMSW, Geriatric Case Practitioner Program, 1986, Washington UniversityBS, Gerontology and Psychology, 1984, Missouri State UniversityCertificationLicensed clinical social worker Research and professional interestsAgingHealth promotion Awards and honorsOutstanding PhD Student for outstanding scholarship, leadership and service, University of Missouri School of Social Work Alumni Organization, 2008American Cancer Society Doctoral Training Grant, 2007-2008John A. Hartford Doctoral Fellowship in Geriatric Social Work, 2006-2008NASW Missouri Social Worker of the Year, 2003