Bronwyn Keefe
Research Associate Professor, Assistant Dean of Workforce & Professional Development, Director of CADER and The Network
Bronwyn Keefe is Boston University School of Social Work’s (BUSSW) Assistant Dean of Workforce and Professional Development, Research Associate Professor, and Director of BUSSW’s Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research (CADER). She is dedicated to expanding access to high-quality educational programming for individuals working in the aging and disability networks. Dr. Keefe is committed to strengthening the workforce that provides home and community-based support and services to older adults and people with disabilities through developing innovative, competency-based, practice-informed online training.
Through CADER, Dr. Keefe has trained more than 50,000 practitioners and provided online training in the area of aging to more than 450 community-based agencies and state organizations nationwide. As one of the first two social work grantees, she was awarded a four-year Geriatric Academic Career Award from the Health Resources and Services Administration to continue to build upon her commitment to training an interprofessional gerontology workforce. Keefe was invited to lead focus groups for the American Geriatrics Society’s (AGS) Intersection of Structural Racism and Ageism in Healthcare Initiative Goals and Strategies Committee and present these findings at their Plenary Session. Dr. Keefe was selected as an Emerging Leader in Aging Scholar through the Tideswell Program at UCSF/AGS/ADGAP.
Dr. Keefe has been funded on many behavioral health projects, focusing on building the capacity of providers and communities in understanding the importance of mental health, substance use, and developing age-friendly initiatives to improve the lives of older adults. Her research interest areas are focused on workforce development, curriculum development, and program evaluation to assess the impact of training on the aging and disability workforce located in home and community-based settings. Dr. Keefe’s research has been published in the Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, the Journal of Aging and Social Policy, and the Journal of Gerontological Social Work. Keefe serves on the Eldercare Workforce Alliance Board Member, Older Adult Behavioral Health Steering Committee, and the National Association for Geriatric Education.
Specialties
• Behavioral health and aging
• Workforce development
• Online curriculum development
• Program and training evaluation
• Long-term service and support delivery
• Community-based programs and services
• The intersection of aging and disability programs and policies
Research Areas
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Education
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B.A., Sociology (Minor: Psychology)
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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MSW (Macro Practice, Planning & Program Development)
Boston University
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MPH (Epidemiology & Biostatistics)
Boston University
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PhD (Sociology & Social Work)
Boston University
Courses
SR 743 Research I: Introduction to Research Methods
SR 744 Research II: Introduction to Statistical Testing
WP 701 Social Welfare Policy
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Published Articles (*Denotes student participation)
1. Burton, C.H., van Zuilen, M.H., Wong, C.N., Primbas, A., Danielewicz, M., Farrell, T.W., Aggarwal, R., Streed, C.G., Josyula, A.V, Karani, R., Torke, A.M., Keefe, B., Shega, J., Javier, N.W. (2026, in press). American Geriatrics Society Position Statement: Advancing the Healthcare of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and More Older Adults. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS).
2. Slater, C.E., *Hamilton, K., Keefe, B., Muroff, J., & Jacobs, K. (2026). Preparing students for home-based practice through interprofessional education: A scoping review. Home Health Care Management & Practice. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/10848223261444004
3. *Mbao, M., Hamilton-Mason, J., Almeida, J., & Keefe, B. (2024). We Became "Therapists Without a License”- A Phenomenological Study of Care Managers Working with Older Adults during a Pandemic. Journal of Advanced Research in Social Sciences, 7(3): 42-52.
4. Bartels, S., Blow, F.C., Golden, R., Donnan, L., Keefe, B., Emery-Tiburcio, E. (2024, June). State Policy Academies on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Aging. Public Policy & Aging Report. https://doi.org/10.1093/ppar/prae006
5. Keefe, B., *Beaugard, C.A., Tripken, J. (2023). Enhancing Behavioral Health Competencies for Senior Center Staff through Workforce Development and Training. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 1-16 https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2023.2219976
6. Slater, C.E., Keefe, B., Jacobs, K. (2023). Impact of the Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare Certificate on Health Professionals’ Collaboration and Leadership Abilities. Journal of Interprofessional Education and Practice, 32, 1-6 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjep.2023.100658
7. *Mbao, M., Keefe, B., Almeida, J., & Hamilton-Mason, J. (2023). Care Managers in the Aging Network: Increasing Self-Efficacy in Human Service Providers. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 42(8), 1791-1799. https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648231156134
8. Dorner, S.C., Wint, A.J., Brenner, P., Keefe, B., Palmisano, J., Iezzoni, L.I. (2022). Patient Perceptions of In-home Urgent Care via Mobile Integrated Health. The American Journal of Managed Care, 28 (4), 152-58. https://doi.org/10.37765/ajmc.2022.88859
9. Keefe, B., *Carolan K, Wint AJ, Goudreau M, Scott Cluett W 3rd, Iezzoni LI. (2020). Behavioral Health Emergencies Encountered by Community Paramedics: Lessons from the Field and Opportunities for Skills Advancement. Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 47(3), 365–376. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-020-09687-4
10. Keefe, B. (2018). Can a Unified Service Delivery Philosophy be Identified in Aging and Disability Organizations? Exploring Competing Service Delivery Models through the Voices of the Workforce in these Organizations. Journal of Aging & Social Policy, 30 (1), 48-71. https://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2017.1396098
11. Enguidanos, S., Coulourides Kogan, A., Keefe, B., Geron, S.M., & Katz, L. (2011). Patient-Centered Approach to Building Problem Solving Skills among Older Primary Care Patients: Problems Identified and Resolved. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 54(3): 276-291. https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2011.552939
12. Keefe, B., Geron, S.M., & Enguidanos, S. (2009). Integrating Social Workers into Primary Care: Physician and Nurse Perceptions of Roles, Benefits and Challenges. Social Work in Healthcare, 48(6): 579-596. https://doi.org/10.1080/00981380902765592
13. Geron, S.M. & Keefe, B. (2006). Moving Evidence-Based Interventions to Populations: A Case Study Using Social Workers in Primary Care. Home Health Care Quarterly, 25(1/2): 95-113. https://doi.org/10.1300/J027v25n01_06
14. Nierenberg, A.A., Keefe, B., Leslie, V., Alpert, J.E., Rosenbaum, J.F., & Fava, M. (1999). Residual Symptoms in Depressed Patients who Respond Acutely with Fluoxetine. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 60(4), 221-25.
15. Tedlow, J.R., Leslie, V., Keefe B., Alpert, J.E., Nierenberg, A.A., Rosenbaum, J.F., & Fava, M. (1999). Axis I and Axis II Disorder Comorbidity in Unipolar Depression with Anger Attacks. Journal of Affective Disorders, 52(1-3), 217-23.
Book Chapters
1. Fava, M. & Keefe, B. (1998). Approach to the Patient with Premenstrual Syndrome. In: Stern TA, Herman JB, Slavin PL (Eds.), The MGH Guide to Psychiatry in Primary Care. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Book Reviews
1. Keefe, B. (2017). Pride and Prejudice: Breaking Down Socially Constructed Attitudes and Moving Towards a “Convergence” In Aging and Disability Studies. The Gerontologist, 57(6), 1192-1195.
Manuscripts Under Review
1. Keefe, B., Slater, C., Jacobs, K., *Nizza, M., Wilson, A., Nooney, L., Muroff, J. (under review). Reimagining Home-Based Assessment Training Through Technology and Team. Submitted to Home Health Care Services Quarterly
2. Keefe, B., Wilson, A., Emery-Tiburcio, E., Blanton, C. (revise and resubmit). Enriching Faith Leaders' Knowledge and Skills in Aging and Mental Health: A Training Program for Faith Leaders. Submitted to Gerontology & Geriatrics Education
Manuscripts in Progress
1. Keefe, B., Muroff, J., *Nizza, M. (in progress) Building Capacity to Address Hoarding and Clutter among Older Adults: Developing a Network of Trained Providers
2. Keefe, B., Young, M., Day, H. (in progress). Enhancing Behavioral Health Competencies: Interprofessional Collaboration Between Social Work and Medicine
Final Reports to Funders
1. Keefe, B., Wilson, A. (2025). Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence and the Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research: Statewide Training Initiative for the Aging Workforce. Final Report to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence.
2. Keefe, B., Wilson, A. (2025). New York State Office for Aging and the Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research: Enhancing Workforce Readiness for Aging and Disability Networks: A No Wrong Door State Training Initiative. Final Report to the New York State Office for Aging.
3. Keefe, B., Wilson, A. (2025). New York State Office for Aging and the Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research: Results from an Academic and State Partnership to Build the Skills of the Case Management Workforce. Final Report to the New York State Office for Aging.
4. Keefe, B., Wilson, A. (2024). Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research: Statewide Training Initiative for the Aging Workforce. Final Report to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs.
5. Keefe, B., Wilson, A. (2024). New York State Office for Aging and the Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research: Results from an Academic and State Partnership to Build the Skills of the Case Management Workforce. Final Report to the New York State Office for Aging.
6. Keefe, B., Wilson, A. (2024). Suicide Prevention in Older Adults: Mental Health Training for Faith Leaders. Final Report to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Suicide Prevention Fund
7. Keefe, B., Wilson, A. (2023). Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research: Statewide Training Initiative for the Aging Workforce. Final Report to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs.
8. Keefe, B., Wilson, A. (2023). New York State Office for Aging and the Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research: Results from an Academic and State Partnership to Build the Skills of the Case Management Workforce. Final Report to the New York State Office for Aging.
9. Keefe, B., Wilson, A. (2023). Suicide Prevention in Older Adults: Mental Health Training for Faith Leaders. Final Report to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Suicide Prevention Fund.
10. Keefe, B. (2022). Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research: Statewide Training Initiative for the Aging Workforce. Final Report to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs.
11. Keefe, B. (2022). New York State Office for Aging and the Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research: Results from an Academic and State Partnership to Build the Skills of the Case Management Workforce. Final Report to the New York State Office for Aging.
12. Keefe, B. (2022). Suicide Prevention in Older Adults: Mind, Body, Spirit for Community Members. Final Report to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Suicide Prevention Fund.
13. Keefe, B. (2021). New York State Office for Aging and the Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research: Results from an Academic and State Partnership to Build a Competent Case Management Workforce. Final Report to the New York State Office for Aging.
14. Keefe, B. (2021). Prevention and Identification of Behavioral Health Issues in Older Adults: Skill Development Among Clergy Members. Final Report to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Suicide Prevention Fund.
15. Keefe, B. (2021). Workforce Development in Behavioral Health & Aging: Enhancing Competencies for Senior Center Staff. Final Report to The Retirement Research Foundation.
16. Keefe, B. (2020). New York State Office for Aging and the Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research: Results from an Academic and State Partnership to Build a Competent Case Management Workforce. Final Report to the New York State Office for Aging.
17. Keefe, B. (2020). Prevention and Identification of Behavioral Health Issues in Older Adults: Skill Development Among Clergy Members. Final Report to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Suicide Prevention Fund.
18. Keefe, B., Muroff, J., & Chassler, D. (2019). Suicide and Opioid Overdose Prevention Needs Assessment. Final Report to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Suicide Prevention Fund.
19. Keefe, B. (2019). Prevention and Identification of Behavioral Health Issues in Older Adults: Skill Development Among Clergy Members. Final Report to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Suicide Prevention Fund.
20. Keefe, B. (2019). New York State Office for Aging and the Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research: Results from an Academic and State Partnership to Build a Competent Case Management Workforce. Final Report to the New York State Office for Aging.
21. Keefe, B. (2019). Connecticut Money Follows the Person and Community First Choice Certification Program. Final Report to Center on Aging at the University of Connecticut Health Center.
22. Keefe, B. (2018). New York State Office for Aging and the Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research: Results from an Academic and State Partnership to Build a Competent Case Management Workforce in Behavioral Health. Final Report to the New York State Office for Aging.
23. Keefe, B. (2018). Building Dementia-Capable Services and Supports Through Alzheimer’s and Dementia Training. Final Report to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, Massachusetts.
24. Keefe, B. (2018). Connecticut Money Follows the Person and Community First Choice Certification Program. Final Report to Center on Aging at the University of Connecticut Health Center.
25. Keefe, B. (2018). Prevention and Identification of Behavioral Health Issues in Older Adults: Skill Development Among Clergy Members. Final Report to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Suicide Prevention Fund.
26. Keefe, B. (2018). The Kiosk for Living Well Program. Final Report to Greater Lynn Senior Services.
27. Keefe, B. (2017). New York State Office for Aging and the Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research: Results from an Academic and State Partnership to Build a Competent Case Management Workforce in Behavioral Health. Final Report to the New York State Office for Aging.
28. Keefe, B. (2017). Behavioral Health in Aging: Building the Capacity of Providers in Massachusetts. Final Report to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, Massachusetts.
29. Keefe, B. (2017). Prevention and Identification of Behavioral Health Issues in Older Adults: Skill Development Among Clergy Members. Final Report to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Suicide Prevention Fund.
30. Keefe, B. (2017). Connecticut Money Follows the Person and Community First Choice Certification Program. Final Report to Center on Aging at the University of Connecticut Health Center.
31. Keefe, B. (2016). New York State Office for Aging and the Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research: Results from an Academic and State Partnership to Build a Competent Case Management Workforce. Final Report to the New York State Office for Aging.
32. Keefe, B. (2016). Behavioral Health & Aging: Enhancing Competencies for Workers in Senior Centers Evaluation Report. Final Report to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Suicide Prevention Fund.
33. Keefe, B. & Geron, S.M. (2015). Office for Community Living Feasibility Study. A report to the New York State Office for Aging presented to the Governor of NY.
34. Keefe, B. (2015). Massachusetts Suicide Prevention Program Evaluation Report. Final Report to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Suicide Prevention Fund.
35. Keefe, B. & Der-McLeod, E. (2013). Massachusetts Options Counseling Training Project. Final Report to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs.
Media/Podcast Interviews and Press Releases
1. Enhancing Behavioral Health Competencies Among Senior Center Staff: Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Older Adults, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Blog (2025, Nov 20).
2. How CADER and State Agencies Transform Workforce Development in Aging & Disability Services, BUSSW News Roundup (2025, Jul 9).
3. Helping Older Adults in the Witch City, The Brink (2024, Oct 29).
4. Strengthening Age-Friendly Communities by Addressing Behavioral Health Concerns Among Older Adults, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Blog (2024, Sep 17).
5. This Is the Exact Age When We Tend to Feel the Most Lonely—and What to Do About It Parade (2024, June 29).
6. State Office for the Aging and Developmental Disabilities Planning Council announces new online training, Hudson Valley 360 (2024, Apr 3): https://www.dailygazette.com/archives/state-office-for-the-aging-and-developmental-disabilities-planning-council-announce-new-online-training/article_ad267f0e-0d32-5baf-aa95-06ca23975428.html
7. Is Nikki Haley’s ‘Grumpy Old Men’ Campaign Fair Play, or a Cheap Shot? LA Times (2024, Feb 6).
8. This Boston Firefighter Wants to Help the Elderly—So He’s Becoming a Social Worker, Too Bostonia: Boston University Alumni Journal (2024, Feb 5).
9. Is Nikki Haley Guilty of Ageism with Her ‘Grumpy Old Men’ Ad? BU Today (2024, Feb 1).
10. New Partnership Gives Senior Center Staff Access to Online Learning (2023, Oct 11): https://www.ncoa.org/article/new-partnership-gives-senior-center-staff-access-to-online-learning
11. Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare. Interview on HealthMatters: BU Sargent College Podcast (2022, May 9): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e83-interprofessional-leadership-in-healthcare/id1495983952?i=1000560177286
12. New York State Office For The Aging Partners With Sepsis Alliance And Boston University School Of Social Work's Center For Aging & Disability Education & Research (CADER) Launch Free Training Video To Educate The Public About Sepsis And Its Devastating Impact On Older Adults (2021, May 10): https://aging.ny.gov/news/nysofa-sepsis-alliance-and-boston-university-launch-free-training-educate-public-sepsis
13. NYS Office for the Aging, Developmental Disabilities Planning Council announce new online training (2021, Mar 22): https://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/current/2021/03/22/145905/nys-office-for-the-aging-developmental-disabilities-planning-council-announce-new-online-training
14. NYS Office for the Aging And Developmental Disabilities Planning Council Announce New Online Training Focused On Needs Of People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities (2021, Mar 22): https://apps.cio.ny.gov/apps/mediacontact/public/view.cfm?parm=864D3CC3-DFC5-915B-C9270BB9630571BB&backButton
15. How to Help Older, Isolated Adults. The Street (2020, Aug 3). Published online: https://www.thestreet.com/personal-finance/how-to-help-older-isolated-adults
16. Renewed funding given to BUSSW CADER (2020, Feb 20): https://dailyfreepress.com/2020/02/20/renewed-funding-given-to-bussw-cader/
Presentations
Peer-Reviewed Presentations (*Denotes student participation)
International
1. López, L., Nyiransengimana, I., Gouveia, T., Keefe, B., Hobart, K., *Lamunu, E. (2025). Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Cultural Adaptation: Advancing Aging Education in Rwanda. Presented at Advancing Medical Education Conference, Kigali, Rwanda
2. Mbao, M., Hamilton-Mason, J., Almeida, J., Keefe, B. (2024). A phenomenological study of lived experiences of Aging Network Care Managers working with older adults during a pandemic. Global Conference of Aging and Gerontology, Munich, Germany. https://www.dpublication.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AG-116.pdf
3. *Nizza, M., Muroff, J., Keefe, B. (2024). The Evaluation of a Training Program from Personnel Working with Older Adults with Hoarding and Clutter. Presented at the International OCD Foundation Online Hoarding Conference
4. Jacobs, K; Slater, C; Keefe, B. (2022). Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare Certificate using an Alumni Mentoring Approach. Workshop presentation at the 18th World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) International Congress.
National
1. Muroff, J., Keefe, B., Slater, C., Jacobs, K., *Nizza, M. (2026). Assessing the Effectiveness of an Innovative Interprofessional Home Environment Simulation Training. Poster presentation at the 30th Annual Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR).
2. Keefe, B., Muroff, J., Wilson, A., *Carrington, C., *Nizza, M. (2025). Building Workforce Capacity to Deliver Effective Behavioral Health Support for Older Adults with Hoarding & Clutter. Paper presentation at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America.
3. Keefe, B., Wilson, A., Verdile. E. (2025). Enhancing Workforce Readiness for Aging and Disability Networks: A No Wrong Door State Training Initiative. Paper presentation at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America.
4. Keefe, B., Muroff, J., Slater, C., Jacobs, K., *Nizza, M. (2025). Preparing Health Professional Students for Home Visits: Leveraging Technology and Interprofessional Learning. Paper presentation and Session Chair at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America.
5. Keefe, B. (2025). Strengthening the Aging Workforce: Building Sustainable Partnerships for Innovative, Skill-Based Training. Symposium Challenges and Opportunities for Centers on Aging: Part 2 - Sustainability and Leadership. Symposium Presentation at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America.
6. Jacobs, K; Slater, C; Muroff, J; Keefe, B. (2025). Home-Based Assessment Training: An Interprofessional Approach & Its Impact. Poster presentation at the American Occupational Therapy Association Inspire Conference.
7. Wilson, A., Keefe, B., *Nizza, M. (2025). A Three-Component Community-Wide Approach to Behavioral Health in Aging. Paper presentation at the American Society on Aging Annual Conference.
8. Keefe, B., Wilson, A., Vaudreuil, J., Thompson, S. (2025). Case Management Accelerated Training: A New Workforce Development Program. Paper presentation at the American Society on Aging Annual Conference.
9. Keefe, B., Rundle, A. (2025). Beyond Publications: How to Build a Scholarly Enterprise and Productivity in Social Work. Invited Presentation: Research Methodology Workshop at the 29th Annual Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR).
10. Keefe, B., *Nizza, M. (2025). Understanding Mental Health and Aging: Interprofessional Curriculum Development and Evaluation. Flash-talk presentation at the 29th Annual Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR).
11. Muroff, J., *Nizza, M., Keefe, B. (2025). Toward Workforce Capacity Building for Addressing Hoarding Among Older Adults: The Evaluation of an Online Training Program. Flash-talk presentation at the 29th Annual Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR).
12. Guest, A., Keefe, B., Ellis, J., Heyn, P. (2024). Charting New Territories: Exploring the Role of Micro-Credentials in Gerontology Education. Symposium presentation at the 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America.
13. Wilson, A., Keefe, B., Emery-Tiburcio, E. (2024). From Knowledge to Practice: Training Faith Leaders in Aging and Mental Health. Poster presentation at the 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America.
14. Keefe, B., *Nizza, M., Muroff, J. (2024). Building Capacity to Address Hoarding and Clutter among Older Adults: Developing a Network of Trained Providers. Poster presentation at the 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America.
15. Slater, C., Muroff, J., Keefe, B., Jacobs, K; (2024). Implementation and Evaluation of Interprofessional Home-Based Assessment Training. Invited Presentation at the Nexus Summit 2024: Navigating Complexity to Advance Outcomes.
16. Wilson, A., Keefe, B., Stone, D. (2024). Upskilling the Senior Center Workforce: A Partnership Between NCOA and Boston University. Paper presentation at American Society on Aging Annual Conference.
17. Keefe, B., Wilson, A. (2024). Supporting Mental Health in Older Adults through Faith Communities. Paper presentation at National Council on Aging Annual Conference Age+Action.
18. Keefe, B., Wilson, A. (2024). Workforce Development for Senior Centers: Importance of Training in Behavioral Health & Aging. Paper presentation at National Council on Aging Annual Conference Age+Action.
19. Keefe, B., Slater, C., & Jacobs, K. (2023). Development and Evaluation of an Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare Certificate. Paper presentation at the 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America.
20. Keefe, B. (2023). Attitudes Toward Aging: Educational Interventions for Medical Students. Poster presentation at the 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America.
21. Keefe, B., Slater, C.E. & Jacobs, K. (2023, May 16-18). Evaluation of the Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare Certificate for health professionals. Collaborating Across Borders VIII. Virtual Conference.
22. Keefe, B., Slater, C., & Jacobs, K. (2023). Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare: Training Development and Evaluation. Poster presentation at the 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society.
23. Christmas, C., Young, M., Keefe, B., Ramaswamy. R., McClester Brown, M., Chippendale, R., Schell, B. (2023). Taking a Stand Against Ageism throughout Medical Training. Workshop presentation at the 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society.
24. *Beaugard, C., Keefe, B. (2022). Enhancing Behavioral Health and Aging Competencies: Workforce Development for Senior Center Staff. Poster presentation at the American Public Health Association 2022 Annual Meeting.
25. Jacobs, K., Slater, C., & Keefe, B. (2022). Development and Evaluation of the Interprofessional leadership in healthcare certificate. In Fellows poster presentation at the 66th Human Factors & Ergonomics Society International annual meeting. Atlanta, GA.
26. Jacobs, K; Slater, C; Keefe, B. (2022). Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare Certificate using an Alumni Mentoring Approach. Lightening Talk at the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education Nexus Summit.
27. *Mbao, M., Keefe, B. (2022). Workforce Development: Aging Network Care Managers as Behavioral Health Providers for Older Adults in Communities. Poster presentation at the 74th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America.
28. Keefe, B. (2022). Enhancing Behavioral Health Competencies: Interprofessional Collaboration between Social Work and Medicine. Poster presentation at American Geriatrics Society’s Annual Meeting.
29. Keefe, B. (2022). Enhancing Behavioral Health Competencies: Interprofessional Collaboration between Social Work and Medicine. Poster presentation at 26th Annual Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Virtual Conference: Social Work Science for Racial, Social, and Political Justice. Online.
30. Keefe, B. (2021). Enhancing Behavioral Health Competencies: Interprofessional Collaboration between Social Work and Medicine. Paper presentation at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America.
31. Keefe, B. (2021). Workforce Development in Behavioral Health & Aging: Enhancing Competencies for Senior Center Staff. Poster presentation at 25th Annual Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Virtual Conference: Social Work Science for Social Change. Online.
32. Keefe, B., Tripken, J. (2020). Workforce Development in Behavioral Health & Aging: Enhancing Competencies for Senior Center
Staff. Paper presentation at the 72nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Online.
33. Keefe, B., Tripken, J. (2020). Workforce Development in Behavioral Health & Aging: Enhancing Competencies for Senior Center Staff. Paper presentation at National Council on Aging Annual Conference Age+Action. online.
34. Keefe, B., Golden. R., Starks, S. (2020). Innovations in workforce development: Recruiting and training staff to support mental health needs of older adults [Conference Symposium]. American Society on Aging Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA (conference cancelled).
35. Keefe, B., Kuhn, K., *Freeman, J. (2019). Strengthening Age Friendly Communities by Capacity Building to Address Behavioral Health Concerns in Older Adults. Poster presentation at the 71st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Austin, TX.
36. Keefe, B., Tripken, J. (2019). Workforce Development in Behavioral Health & Aging: Enhancing Competencies for Senior Center
Staff. Paper presentation at National Council on Aging Annual Conference Age+Action. Washington, DC.
37. Keefe, B., *Carolan, K. (2018). Mobile Integrated Health and Complex Patients: Behavioral Health Challenges Encountered by Community Paramedics. Paper presentation at the 70th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Boston, MA.
38. Keefe, B., *McLaughlin, K. (2018). Prevention and Identification of Behavioral Health Issues in Older Adults: Skill Development Among Clergy Members. Paper presentation at the 70th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Boston, MA.
39. Keefe, B., Kuhn, K., *Saldo, M. (2018). Strengthening Age Friendly Communities by Capacity Building to Address Behavioral Health Concerns in Older Adults. Poster presentation at the 70th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Boston, MA.
40. Keefe, B. (2018). Professional Training that Drives Better Quality and Outcomes. Panel Presentation at the 43rd Annual Conference for the National Association on Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) Conference. Chicago, IL.
41. Keefe, B. (2017). Professional Training that Meets the Needs of Payers: Best Practices and Lessons Learned in State Example. Workshop Presentation at the Annual Conference for the National Association on Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) Conference. Savannah, GA.
42. Keefe, B. (2017) New York State Office for Aging and the Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research: Academic and State Partnership in Building a Competent Case Management Workforce. Poster Presentation at the 3rd annual Conference for the Case Management Society of New England’s (CMSNE): Caring for Our Frail Elders Conference. Albany, NY
43. Keefe, B. (2015). Promises and Challenges of Merging Aging and Disability Services: Can this Framework be Successful? Paper presentation at the 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Orlando, FL.
44. Keefe, B. (2015). Enhancing Mental Wellness among Older Immigrants and Refugees: Results from a Suicide Prevention Training Program. Paper presentation at the 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Orlando, FL.
45. Keefe, B. (2015). Aging and Disability Resource Centers: The Challenges of Bringing Together the Different Service Logic Models of the Aging and Disabilities Worlds. Symposium presentation at the 2015 ASA/NCOA Joint Conference. Chicago, IL.
46. Keefe, B. (2015). Connecticut Money Follows the Person Program: Using Online Training to Enhance Workforce Development. Workshop presentation at the 2015 ASA/NCOA Joint Conference. Chicago, IL.
47. Keefe, B. (2014). Aging and Disability Resource Centers: The Challenges of Bringing Together the Different Service Logic Models of the Aging and Disabilities Worlds. Poster presentation at the 67th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Washington, DC.
48. Keefe, B., Geron, S. (2012). The New Workforce Paradigm? Training in Aging and Disabilities for Workers in Pennsylvania. Workshop presentation at the 2012 ASA/NCOA Joint Conference. Washington, DC.
49. Keefe, B., Geron, S. (2011). The New Workforce Paradigm? Training in Aging and Disabilities for Workers in Pennsylvania. Paper presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Boston, MA.
50. Keefe, B., Kuhn, K., Beaulieu, E., Papantonakis, A. (2010). Enhancing Suicide Prevention Among Older Adults: Using Blended Model Approach. Workshop presentation at the 2010 ASA/NCOA Joint Conference. Chicago, IL.
51. Keefe, B. (2009). Results from a Social Work in Primary Care Intervention. Paper presentation at the Annual
Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Atlanta, GA.
52. Keefe, B., Geron, S. (2009). Results from a Social Work in Primary Care Intervention. Paper presentation at the Annual Society for Social Work and Research, New Orleans, LA.
53. Keefe, B., Shannon, G. (2008). Results from a Social Work in Primary Care Intervention. Paper presentation at the 2008 ASA/NCOA Joint Conference. Washington, DC.
54. Keefe, B., Enguidanos, S. (2007). Social Work in Primary Care Study. Paper presentation at the 2007 ASA/NCOA Joint Conference. Chicago, IL.
55. Keefe, B., Enguidanos, S. (2007). Social Work in Primary Care Study. Paper presentation at the 11th Annual Society for Social Work and Research, San Francisco, CA.
56. Keefe, B., Enguidanos, S. (2006). Social Work in Primary Care Study. Paper presentation at the 2006 Annual American Public Health Association Conference. Boston, MA.
57. Keefe, B., Enguidanos, S., Geron, S. (2006). Social Work in Primary Care Study. Paper presentation at the 2006 ASA/NCOA Joint Conference. Anaheim, CA.
58. Keefe, B. (2005). Social Work in Primary Care Study. Paper presentation at the 58th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Orlando, FL.
59. Keefe, B., Enguidanos, S. (2005). Social Work in Primary Care Study. Paper presentation at the 2005 ASA/NCOA Joint Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
60. Keefe, B. (2004). Social Work in Primary Care Study. Paper presentation at the 57th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Washington, DC.
61. Uribe, M., Keefe, B., Vega, N.A., Nierenberg, A.A., Mischoulon, D., Tedlow, J.R., & Fava, M. (1998). Comorbid conditions fail to predict patterns of response to fluoxetine. Poster presentation at the 151th Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
62. Alpert, J.E., Baer, H.J., Keefe, B., Nierenberg, A.A., Rosenbaum, J.F., Biederman, J., & Fava, M. (1998). Delinquent behavior among children of parents with depressive subtypes. Poster presentation at the 151th Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
63. Nierenberg, A.A., Keefe, B., Leslie, V., Alpert, J.E., Rosenbaum, J.F., & Fava, M. (1997). Residual symptoms in depressed patients who respond fully to fluoxetine. Poster presentation at the 150th Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association. San Diego, CA.
64. Worthington, J.J., Fava, M., Keefe, B., Alpert, J.E., Nierenberg, A.A., & Rosenbaum, J.F. (1997). Moderate alcohol use and continuation antidepressant therapy. Presented at the 150th Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association. San Diego, CA.
65. Tedlow, J.R., Leslie, V., Keefe, B., Alpert, J.E., Nierenberg, A.A., Rosenbaum, J.F., & Fava, M. (1997). Axis I and axis II disorder comorbidity in unipolar depression with anger attacks. Poster presentation at the 150th Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association. San Diego, CA.
66. Jain, U., Leslie, V., Keefe, B., Sachs, G., & Fava, M. (1997). Anger attacks in bipolar depression versus unipolar depression. Poster presentation at the 150th Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association. San Diego, CA.
Regional
1. Jacobs, K., Slater, C., Muroff, J., Keefe, B. (2024). Interprofessional Home-Based Assessment Training: Implementation and Evaluation. Paper presentation at MAOT/RIOTA Conference.
2. Verdile, E., Keefe, B., Pirello, M. (2024). Designing and Implementing the New NY Connects Training Curriculum to Support Local Staff. Workshop Presentation at Aging Concerns Unite Us (ACUU), Albany, NY
3. Lau-Ng, R. & Keefe, B. (2024). The Intersection of Substance Use Disorder and Behavioral Health Considerations in Older Adults. Workshop Presentation at Aging with Dignity Conference, Worcester, MA
4. Keefe, B., Kuhn, K., Martin, T. & *Barbosa, N. (2024). Mind, Body, Spirit: A Community Program to Promote Social, Emotional, And Physical Wellbeing. Workshop Presentation the 23rd Annual Massachusetts Suicide Prevention Conference, Norwood, MA
5. Keefe, B., Kuhn, K., & Wilson, A. (2023). Training Essential Volunteers at Aging Organizations. Workshop Presentation the Massachusetts Councils on Aging Annual Conference. Danvers, MA
6. Jacobs, K., Slater, C., & Keefe, B. (2022). Interprofessional leadership in healthcare certificate: Pilot Study. Paper presentation at the Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy. Norwood, MA.
7. Keefe, B. (2020). Prevention and Identification of Behavioral Health Issues in Older Adults: Skill Development Among Clergy Members. Panel presentation at the Massachusetts Councils on Aging. Online.
8. Keefe, B. (2006). Social Work in Primary Care Study. Paper presentation at the NASW MA Conference. Marlboro, MA.
Institutional
1. Keefe, B. (2025). Behavioral Health & Aging: Clinical and Workforce Considerations, Presented at Boston University Medical Center’s Geriatric Grand Rounds.
2. Keefe, B. (2025). How Social Policies Shape Our Lives from Birth to Old Age, Presented at Research on Tap, Boston University
3. Muroff, J., Keefe, B. Slater, C., & Jacobs, K. (2024, April). Home-based Assessment Project: Engaging Health Professional Students using Innovative Technology, BU Digital Learning and Innovation, Faculty Forum 2024, InnovateEDU: Exploring the Future of Learning at BU
4. Jacobs, K., Slater, C., & Keefe, B. (2022). Interprofessional leadership in healthcare certificate using an alumni mentoring approach. E-poster presented at Faculty Forum 2022: Reimagining Community on the Residential Campus. In Boston University. Boston, MA.
5. Keefe, B., Montague, A. (2022). The Network for Professional Education: Building career pathways for the future of work. E-poster presented at Faculty Forum 2022: Reimagining Community on the Residential Campus. In Boston University. Boston, MA.
6. Jacobs, K; Slater, C; Keefe, B; Abrams, B.; Shawn, D. (2021). Pedagogical Experimentation with the Digital Education Incubator. Faculty Forum Virtual Symposium. [panel discussion]. Boston University
7. Keefe, B. (2020). Presentation for Boston University’s Initiative on Cities, “COVID-19 & Cities: Supporting Aging Populations”, Boston University, Boston, MA
8. Keefe, B. (2018). Presentation for Boston University’s Initiative on Cities, “Cities & Aging”, Boston University, Boston, MA
Invited Presentations
1. Keefe, B. (2025). Invited Panel Discussant: Workforce Challenges and the Role of Technology in LTSS and Healthcare. Presented at the Future of Aging Forum.
2. Keefe, B. (2025). Findings and Impact from the Geriatric Academic Career Award. Presented at the Eldercare Workforce Alliance Annual Meeting.
3. Keefe, B. & Lau-Ng, R. (2025). Practice and Workforce Considerations for Working with Older Adults with Substance Use and Mental Health Concerns. Workshop Presentation at Aging with Dignity Conference.
4. Keefe, B. (2025). Older Adult Mental Wellness. Invited Presentation for Senior Center Summit.
5. Keefe, B. (2025). Enhancing Behavioral Health Competencies for Senior Center Staff: Lessons Learned from Workforce Training Efforts. Invited Presentation for the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.
6. Keefe, B., Hancock, C., Kim, S. (2024). The Use of Micro-Credentials for Aging Service Providers: Examples from the Field. Invited Panel Discussion for a National Webinar (moderated by Mary Ann Erickson), The Gerontological Society of America.
7. Keefe, B. (2023). Building the Mental Health Workforce for Older Adults: Perspectives and Strategies. Invited Panel Discussion for a National Webinar, Eldercare Workforce Alliance.
8. Keefe, B. & Kuhn, K. (2023). Older Adult Behavioral Health and Volunteers in Senior Centers. Invited Presentation for Senior Center Summit.
9. Byerly, L.K., Hersh, L.R., Keefe, B., Yanamadala, M., Widera, E. (2022). Get Your GACA ON: Advice from Former GACAs on How to Write a Successful Application. Invited Presentation for a National Webinar, American Geriatrics Society.
10. Keefe, B. (2021). Plenary Session: Themes from Focus Groups on Structural Racism and Ageism. American Geriatrics Society’s Annual Meeting. Online.
11. Keefe, B. (2020). Selected for Panel Presentation for Health Resources and Services Administration Joint Faculty Career Development and Beyond through Effective Collaboration and Networking. Presentation on Rapid Cycle Quality Improvement: Behavioral Health Competencies through Interprofessional Training.
12. Keefe, B. (2019). Invited Presentation to the National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging. Presentation on Behavioral Health and Aging Competency-based Training.
13. Keefe, B. (2017). Invited Presentation for a National Webinar, National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). New York State Office for Aging and the Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research: Academic and State Partnership in Building a Competent Workforce.
14. Keefe, B. (2015). Workforce Development in Behavioral Health & Aging: Enhancing Competencies for Workers in Senior Centers, Invited Presentation for a National Webinar, Grantmakers in Aging.
Grants
Current Grants
2024-2026 Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Building Community Health Worker Capacity to Support People Living with Alzheimer's and Other Dementias through CEU-Certified, Skills-Based Online Learning Modules
Funder: Boston Public Health Commission from CDC BOLD Grant
Amount: $74,940
2023-2028 Role: Content Expert/Consultant
Title: Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging Among Adults with Serious Mental Illnesses: Supporting Individuals to Live as Vibrant Elders in Recovery (RRTC – S.I.L.V.E.R.)
Funder: National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)
Amount: $4,375,000
2023-2026 Role: Co-Principal Investigator (PI: Jordana Muroff, PhD, Boston University)
Title: Home Safety Training Project: Engaging Health Professional Students Using Innovative Technology and Integrated Learning Approaches
Funder: Boston University Shipley Center for Digital Learning & Innovation
Development of a home safety curriculum, an online simulation program, to train students in best practices in home assessments with people with disabilities and older adults.
Amount: $109,735
2021-2026 Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Building Skills for the Aging Network in Massachusetts
Funder: Executive Office for Elder Affairs
Credentialing and upskilling of the aging service network to improve services for Massachusetts older adults.
Amount: FY22: $258,000, FY23: $406,000, FY24: $210,000, FY25: $175,000, FY26: $160,000
Total to date: $1,209,000
Completed Grants
2020-2025 Role: Principal Investigator for BU Subcontract (PIs: Erin Emery-Tiburcio, PhD, ABPP, and Robyn Golden, LCSW, Rush University Medical Center)
Title: Engage, Educate, & Empower for Equity: E4, The Rush Center of Excellence in
Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging (H79 FG000600-01)
Provision of expertise/technical assistance in older adult mental health training, program implementation, and partnerships with state and local agencies.
Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Amount: $3,500,000
Sub-contract amount: $125,220
2024-2025 Role: Co-Principal Investigator (PI: Jordana Muroff, PhD, Boston University)
Title: Enhancing Workforce Capacity to Deliver Impactful Behavioral Health Supports and
Services For Older Adults with Hoarding and Clutter
Funder: Age Strong Commission, City of Boston
Expanding providers’ capacity to better address the urgent and growing concern of hoarding and clutter with a focus on reaching culturally and linguistically diverse older Boston residents.
Amount: $92,212
2020-2024 Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Enhancing Workforce Development Nationally: Leveraging Alumni as Partners in Expanding Lifelong Learning Opportunities
Creation of a “Lifelong Learning” database portal and a Trainers Hub to serve as a one-stop resource for seeking advanced training, workforce development, and subject matter experts available for curriculum development and/or training nationally.
Funder: Digital Learning & Innovation, Boston University
Amount: $456,541
2014-2024 Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Prevention and Identification of Behavioral Health Issues in Older Adults: Skill Development of Community-based and Spiritual Providers
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Public Health Suicide Prevention Program
The training of community-based providers in behavioral health and aging to build partnerships between faith communities and aging and social service providers to expand the reach and improve the quality of services for older adults.
Total Amount: $462,463
2020-2023 Role: Co-Principal Investigator with Karen Jacobs, PhD & Craig Slater, PhD,
Boston University
Title: Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare Certificate Using an Alumni Mentoring Approach
A collaboration between the BU Colleges of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and Social Work to create a non-credit online certificate (five courses) in interprofessional leadership in health care through an alumni mentoring approach.
Funder: Digital Learning & Innovation, Boston University
Amount: $109,290
2019-2022 Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Centre for Dignified Aging in Rwanda (CDA): Replicating CADER Training in Africa
Funder: Boston University School of Social Work Pilot Grant
Collaboration with the Centre for Dignified Aging (CDA) to explore the possible translation and modification of CADER’s online curriculum, Core Issues in Aging and Disability” to be used as a training tool for Rwandan care providers.
Amount: $5,000
2018-2020 Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Prevention and Identification of Behavioral Health Issues in Older Adults: Enhancing Competencies for Workers in Senior Centers
Funder: The Retirement Research Foundation
In collaboration with the National Council on Aging (NCOA), an evaluation of CADER’s online curriculum to strengthen Senior Centers’ behavioral health competencies in Illinois, Florida, and Wisconsin.
Amount: $194,299
2016-2021 Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Building Dementia-Capable Services and Supports Through Alzheimer’s and Dementia Training
Funder: Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Strengthen the competencies of health and social service practitioners to build a dementia-capable workforce to support people with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias.
Amount: $103,265
2019 Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Suicide and Opioid Overdose Prevention Needs Assessment
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Public Health Suicide Prevention Program (via AdCare)
Amount: $65,000
2017-2019 Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Strengthening an Age-Friendly Community through Capacity Building and Partnerships that Address Behavioral Health Concerns in Older Adults
Funder: Tufts Health Plan Foundation
Amount: $132,283
2016-2019 Role: Principal Investigator for BU Subcontract (PI: Lisa I. Iezzoni, MD, MSc, Massachusetts General Hospital)
Title: Acute Community Care to Avoid Unnecessary Emergency Department Visits
Funder: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
Sub-contract amount: $158,677
2017-2020 Role: Faculty Mentor (PI: Christine Pace, MD, MSc, Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Medicine)
Title: Integrating Behavioral Health in Primary Care
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for a Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry Clinician Educator Career Development Award
Amount: in-kind
2017-2018 Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Building Healthier Communities: An Evaluation of the Kiosks for Living Well Program
Funder: Blue Cross/Blue Shield through Greater Lynn Senior Services
Amount: $28,000
2017-2018 Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Behavioral Health in Aging: Building the Capacity of Providers in Massachusetts
Funder: Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Amount: $33,450
2015-2016 Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Strengthening Patient-Centered Care through Health Care Workforce Training
Funder: The Commonwealth Corporation
Amount: $250,000
2015 Role: Consultant/Evaluator
Title: Aging and Disability State Offices: Assessing the Feasibility on the Creation of a New York State Office of Community Living
Funder: The New York State Office for the Aging
Amount: $50,000
2014 Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Planning Grant on Health Care Workforce Transformation
Funder: Commonwealth Corporation
Amount: $50,000
2013-2014 Role: Project Director (PI: Scott Geron, PhD, Boston University)
Title: Person-Centered Counseling and Options Counseling Training Program
Funder: The Lewin Group (federal pass-through from the Administration for Community Living)
Amount: $298,678
2012-2013 Role: Co-Director (PI: Scott Geron, PhD, Boston University)
Title: Building the Business Capacity of Aging and Disability Networks for Managed Long-Term Services and Supports
Funder: Administration for Community Living
Amount: $153,380
2009-2014 Role: Project Evaluator (PI: Scott Geron, PhD, Boston University)
Title: Suicide Prevention among Older Adults
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Amount: $184,338
2011-2012 Role: Project Director (PI: Scott Geron, PhD, Boston University)
Title: Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) Options Counseling Training Curriculum
Funder: Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Amount: $120,000
2009-2010 Role: Project Director (PI: Scott Geron, PhD, Boston University)
Title: Workforce Development in Long-term Services and Supports
Funder: Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Amount: $617,396
2009-2013 Role: Co-PI/Associate Director (PI: Scott Geron, PhD, Boston University)
Title: Building a Stronger Workforce an Aging Society: Center for Aging and Disability Research and Education (formerly the Institute for Geriatric Social Work)
Funder: The Atlantic Philanthropies
Amount: $3,096,055
2008-2009 Role: Co-PI/Associate Director (PI: Scott Geron, PhD, Boston University)
Title: Building a Stronger Workforce an Aging Society: Center for Aging and Disability Research and Education (formerly the Institute for Geriatric Social Work)
Funder: The Atlantic Philanthropies
Amount: $1,395,250
2002-2007 Role: Project Director (PI: Scott Geron, Ph.D., Boston University)
Title: Building a Stronger Workforce an Aging Society: Center for Aging and Disability Research and Education (formerly the Institute for Geriatric Social Work)
Funder: The Atlantic Philanthropies
Amount: $4,399,646
Professional Activities and Certifications
National Committees and Boards
2024-2026 Invited Member, Task Force on Expanding a Competent Workforce to Serve Adults in Late Life with SMI
2024-2025 Invited Member, American Geriatrics Society’s LGBTQI+ Position Statement Writing Group
2024-present Invited Reviewer, Emerging Leaders in Aging Scholar Program, Tideswell at UCSF/AGS/ADGAP
2023-present Gerontology Career Outcomes and Micro-Credential Workgroup, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE)
2023 National Association for Geriatric Education GWEP/GACA Workgroup
2021-present National Association for Geriatric Education and Member of the Education and Training Committee
2021 Invited Reviewer, American Geriatrics Society’s Association of Directors of
Geriatrics Academic Programs Leadership and Life Skills Curriculum
2020-2021 Invited to lead focus groups for the American Geriatrics Society’s Intersection of Structural Racism and Ageism in Healthcare Initiative Goals and Strategies Committee
2019-present Board Member, Eldercare Workforce Alliance
State Committees and Boards
2024 Session/Panel/Program Chair, Massachusetts Gerontology Association Annual Event, Online Conference.
2023 Session/Panel/Program Chair, Massachusetts Gerontology Association Annual Event, Online Conference.
2023 Co-organizer, Healing in Community: Promoting Social Connection and Mental Wellbeing Among Diverse Older Adults, Conference (2023), Worcester, MA.
2021-present Board Member, Massachusetts Older Adult Behavioral Health Network Steering Committee
2022-2024 President of the Board, Massachusetts Gerontology Association
2019-2022 Vice President of the Board, Massachusetts Gerontology Association
2019 Co-organizer, Mass Aging and Mental Health Coalition Annual Conference. Mind Body Continuum: Integrated Approaches to Older Adult Health (2019). Online.
2018-2019 Board Member, Massachusetts Gerontology Association
2018-present Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative Advisory Council, Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative Advisory Council, Member
2017-present Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative Advisory Council
2017-present Massachusetts Older Adult Behavioral Health Collaborative
Professional Memberships
2021-present American Geriatric Society
2020-present Society for Social Work Research
2019-present American Society on Aging
2014-present The Gerontological Society of America
Ad-Hoc Peer Reviewer
Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Journal of Aging and Social Policy
The Gerontologist
Boston University Service
2025-2026 Faculty Search Committee, School of Social Work
2025-present AI Working Group, School of Social Work
2025 Campus LX Transformation Initiative/Communication Planning and Implementation
2024-present Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (IPECP) Working Group, BU
2022-present The Future of Work Council, BU Virtual (convened by Wendy Colby, Vice President and Associate Provost of BU Virtual)
2020-2021 Strategic Planning Committee, School of Social Work
2016-2017 Aging Specialization Workgroup, School of Social Work
Awards and Honors
2022-2023 Selected Participant, Emerging Leaders in Aging Scholar Program, Tideswell at UCSF/AGS/ADGAP
2019-2023 Recipient, Geriatric Academic Career Award (GACA), a 4-year K award, $310,414 career development program by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Project Title: Enhancing Behavioral Health Competencies through Interprofessional Training
One of two inaugural social work awardees, this national interprofessional award supports the career development of junior faculty in clinical training in aging.
2017 Recipient, Promising Practice Award from Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging