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Interested in knowing what you can do with a <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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degree in Gerontology?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Check out the book 101 Careers in Gerontology<\/a> and Exploring Careers in Aging: A Roadmap for Students<\/a> (A step-by-step roadmap to help students find a career in aging).<\/h3>\n

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To give you more insight into working in the field of gerontology and aging, below are some interviews with local professionals we recorded in Spring of 2020.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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WOU Gerontology Alumni <\/span>
Hannah Rubio
<\/strong><\/span>ADRC Specialist
NW Senior & Disability Services<\/p>\n

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WOU Gerontology Alumni
Amy Ringering<\/strong>
Program Coordinator
Easter Seals Oregon<\/p>\n

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Dr. Ann McQueen <\/strong>
Research & Policy Integration Manager<\/span>
Aging & People with Disabilities<\/span>
Oregon Department of Human Services <\/span><\/p>\n

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WOU Gerontology Alumni
Debra West<\/strong>
Memory Care Coordinator
Capital Manor\u00a0
Salem, OR<\/p>\n

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2022 Gerontology Occupational Therapy Alumni Panel<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Hear from our alumni panelists who have gone on to careers in occupational therapy. Occupational therapists conduct assessments and intervene to help people maintain their daily activities at home and at work. Learn about this exciting career from three Gerontology alumni, Rachel Cameron, Gillian Quaal, and Gary Spillane as they talk about their graduate school experiences and careers.<\/span><\/p>\n

66 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

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2021 Gerontology Alumni Panel<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Hear from our alumni panelists as they share about their career paths serving older adults.\u00a0 We are excited to host Lela Weeks, Woodburn Program Supervisor, NorthWest Senior & Disability Services; Amanda Navolynski, Care Manager, <\/span>Aging<\/span> Advisors; and Sam Rowley, Life Enrichment Representative, Capital Manor. <\/span><\/p>\n

55 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

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For more information about career opportunities<\/strong>, visit the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education resource page:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.aghe.org\/resources\/careers-in-aging<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

For more information about graduate school opportunities<\/strong>, visit the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/wou.edu\/gerontology\/files\/2018\/10\/Graduate-School-Opportunities.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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