Aaron Hagedorn, PhD

President Elect

Term:2025-2028

Aaron Hagedorn is an Associate Professor of Instruction at the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California.  He holds a Ph.D. in Gerontology and Masters in Gerontology and Health Care Administration.
His professional experience includes a former administrative appointment in Social Work as the Assistant Dean of Research and Faculty Affairs at the University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work, and a faculty member at the University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.  His interests include training skills for careers in gerontology and healthcare, technology design to support those aging with disabilities, regulatory issues affecting long term care providers, and global health and evidence-based programs to support those with chronic disease around the world.

Member At Large

Maureen Templeman is an Assistant Professor in the Gerontology Program at Missouri State University. She holds a PhD in Aging

Virtual/International Chapter Representative

Jaime is the Adult Day Services Manager at Neighborhood House in Salt Lake City, Utah, and serves on the Salt

Membership Coordinator

Gerry Trupia is the current Membership Coordinator for Sigma Phi Omega, where she plays a key role in supporting member

Emeritus Fellow

Rona J. Karasik, PhD, FAGHE, FGSA, is a professor and director of the Gerontology Program at St. Cloud State University