Ana Herrera Turpin

Turpin, Ana Herrera

Ana Herrera Turpin graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a B.A. in Sociology and a minor in Gerontology in 2014. She received a Masters in Gerontology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2017. She now works at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center in Rowan County… Continue reading…

Cynthia Wilkerson

Wilkerson, Cynthia

August 2017 Cynthia G. Wilkerson graduated with an M.S. in Gerontology. “I received my BSW from Winthrop University and have worked across the healthcare continuum in a variety of roles. I grew up immersed in a multi-cultural educational environment. My interests are varied, and include coastal conservation, equal rights, animal… Continue reading…

Angela Boles

Boles, Angela

May 2017 Angela Boles graduated with a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Gerontology. “I received my BA in Psychology from St. Andrews University in May 2016 and completed my Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Gerontology from UNCG in May 2017. Growing up, my grandmother played an active role in my life. Her… Continue reading…

Christina Peoples

Peoples, Christina

2017 Christina Peoples graduated from the program. I am a Long-term Care Ombudsman at the Piedmont Triad Regional Council in Kernersville, North Carolina. I enjoy discussing topics related to aging and I have a blog titled Gero-what. I am passionate about encouraging people to have a positive perspective towards aging… Continue reading…