
Gerontology Program
104 Roosevelt
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734.487.1361
The Gerontology Program Advisory Board is comprised of the Program Committee (see Faculty and Staff) and professionals working in related fields.
Our team of insightful, dedicated, and respected community/professional members include:
Ryan Cowmeadow, LMSW
Housing Bureau for Seniors
Jill Kind, LMSW
Director, Blueprint for Aging
Gloria Hicks Long, MPA
Deputy Director
Detroit Area Agency on Aging
James McGuire, MSW
Director of Research, Policy Development and Advocacy
Area Agency on Aging 1-B
Jacqueline Morrison
Associate State Director for Economic Security and Work
AARP Michigan State Office
Monica Prince
Ypsilanti Senior Center
Stephanie Sinks, MSW
St. Joseph's Hospital
Ade Zielke
Director of Family Life/Education
St. Paul Lutheran Church/School
Deans
Thomas Venner, MFA
Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Deborah deLaski-Smith, PhD
Interim Dean, Graduate School
Special Status
Gelita Maxwell
President, Gerontology Program Student Organization
Abby Zukausky
Office Manager and Graduate Assistant
Gerontology and Dementia Education Programs








