We are an interdisciplinary group of students who study or aim to work in or alongside the field of aging. We are connected to the Gerontological Society of America - Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization & a network of other GSA Student Chapters.
Mission
Cultivate excellence in interdisciplinary aging research and education to advance innovations in practice and policy.
Vision
Meaningful Lives As We Age
Guiding Principles
Create interdisciplinary awareness and collaboration across campus including events, projects, and workshops.
Promote our position as an Age-Friendly University and combat ageism by collaborating with the Senior Adult Learning Center and other older adults on campus.
Prioritize diverse membership and social connectedness by centering the voices of marginalized older adults and connecting with campus resource centers
Officers (2023-2024)
Samantha Stevens, President
Maria Garibay, Vice President
Lauren Neely, Secretary
Faculty Advisor: Lauren Bouchard, M.S., PhD
Questions? Email us at betterwithage@pdx.edu