Maureen Templeman, PhD

Member At Large

missouri-state-university

Maureen Templeman is an Assistant Professor in the Gerontology Program at Missouri State University. She holds a PhD in Aging Sciences, and a Master’s in curriculum and instruction. She teaches courses on lifespan developmental psychology, families in later life, aging in art and media, and social aspects of aging. Her research focuses on stress and coping, work-family issues related to informal caregiving, aging among marginalized adults, and end of life issues. She is the faculty advisor for the Beta Iota Omicron chapter of SPO at Missouri State University.

Jaime Cross, MS (Gerontology)

Virtual/International Chapter Representative

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

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