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Dr. Katherine York

Associate State Director - Advocacy,
AARP
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Montclair, NJ

Dr. Katherine York


Associate State Director - Advocacy,
AARP

Bio

Katie York has worked in the field of aging for over 20 years, with experience ranging from direct care to academia.  Katie has a BS in biology (Haverford College), an MBA (University of Massachusetts – Amherst), and a PhD in gerontology with a graduate certificate in developmental disabilities (University of Kentucky).   

Education

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
PhD, 2011
Gerontology
2007 To 2011
Dissertation: Conceptualizing the Ideal Adult Day Center and Its Roles in Care Transitions
Advisor: Dr. John F. Watkins

Areas Of Expertise

  • Ageism
  • Gerontology
  • Government: Local Government
  • Social Services
  • Social Services: Community Social Services

Discipline

  • Gerontology