Jaime Cross, MS (Gerontology)

Virtual/International Chapter Representative

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Jaime is the Adult Day Services Manager at Neighborhood House in Salt Lake City, Utah, and serves on the Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services Council. She holds a Master’s degree in Gerontology from the University of Utah, where she received the Outstanding Master’s Project Award for her research on unsheltered older adults and unplanned hospitalizations. With a background in Urban Ecology and a focus on aging equity, Jaime is dedicated to improving care systems for older adults in underserved communities.

Maureen Templeman, PhD

Member At Large

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

Gerry Trupia, J.D., MSA

Membership Coordinator

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

Aaron Hagedorn, PhD

President Elect

Aaron Hagedorn is an Associate Professor of Instruction at the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California. He

Rona J. Karasik, PhD.,FAGHE, FGSA

Emeritus Fellow

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