Expertise

Her research interests are centered on sexual health in later life and across the lifespan, sexual decision-making in long-term care residents, and person-centered long-term care.

Area(s) of Specialization

  • Sexuality and Aging
  • Sexual Decision-Making in Long Term Care
  • Research Methods
  • Program Planning
Past Affiliations

Associate Professor, Center on Aging, College of Health and Human Sciences, Kansas State University

Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Human Sciences, College of Health and Human Sciences, Kansas State University

Assistant Professor, Center on Aging, College of Health and Human Sciences, Kansas State University
2015

Master of Public Health Program

Research Scientist, Department of Psychology, College of Sciences, San Diego State University (past)
2012

Communities
Ecology, Human Development, Allied Health
Degrees
MPH, San Diego State University, Epidemiology, 2012
PhD, University of Kansas, Counseling Psychology, 2009
MA, Gonzaga University, Counseling Psychology, 2004
BA, Whitworth University, Psychology, Religion, 2002
Keywords
sexual behavior psychology of aging sexually transmitted diseases--std nursing homes