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