Bio

Social Worker | Gerontologist | Health Researcher | Professor of Social Work

I am a social worker, gerontologist, health researcher, and professor of social work with extensive experience in research design, implementation, and analysis. My work focuses on health behaviors and outcomes for older adults and diverse populations. I specialize in longitudinal analysis, program evaluation, grant and proposal writing, and translating research into actionable recommendations for policy and practice.

As an educator, I am passionate about empowering future social work professionals. I have taught courses on social welfare policy, macro practice within communities, social work research, intergenerational issues, and management and organizational leadership. My goal is to inspire and equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to make a meaningful impact in the field of social work.

Education    

University of Southern California, Ph.D.                        

University of Hong Kong, M.S.W.                     

Yunnan University, B.A.                                     

Academic Employment

2021 - Present   Professor, California State University San Bernardino 

2017 - 2022       Associate Professor, San Diego State University

2009 - 2017       Assistant Professor, San Diego State University