March is Careers in Aging month at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA). The Portland State Better with Age team kicked off Careers in Aging month with a panel discussing the benefits of professional memberships for students pursuing career pathways in aging and gerontology. The webinar featured experts in aging including:
- 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
The webinar was facilitated by Better with Age staff
- Lauren Bouchard, PhD, Gerontological Curriculum Coordinator &
- Serena Hasworth, MPH, Better with Age Program Director
The webinar brought students together from across Oregon and provided a wonderful discussion on professional memberships. Make sure to check out other events that are happening for Careers in Aging Month at GSA and the Oregon Gerontological Association (OGA).