
Master's Students




Master of Gerontological Studies
Dayna Bennett
bennetds@MiamiOH.edu
Education:
BA, Gerontology, Miami University
Areas of Interest:
Skilled nursing facilities, quality measures, direct care staffing, Medicare and Medicaid
Becca Cinfio
cinfiorl@MiamiOH.edu
Education:
BIS, Individualized Studies, Shawnee State University
Areas of Interest:
Dementia, person-centered care, art therapy, reminiscence therapy and activity directing with older adults
Alex D’Errico-Bronston
Education:
BA, Psychology, Miami University
Areas of Interest:
Alzheimer's and other dementias, mental wellness and aging, and end of life issues
Alex Heppner
Education:
BS, Social Work, Bradley University
Areas of Interest:
Long-term services and supports, person-centered care, health and aging, and policy
Megan Kelley
Education:
BA, Public Health, Miami University
Areas of Interest:
Person-centered care, healthcare policy and program, public health, and intersectionality in aging
Katie Magyar
magyar2@MiamiOH.edu
Education:
BS, Kinesiology (focus in Public Health), Miami University
BA, Gerontology, Miami University
Areas of Interest:
Healthcare policy, public health, advocacy, non-profit work, and long-term care services
Christina Martin
marti191@MiamiOH.edu
Education:
BA, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Miami University
Areas of Interest:
Disabled older adults, dementia, and hearing loss in older adults
Hannah McCarren
mccarrhl@MiamiOH.edu
Education:
BA, Gerontology, Miami University
Areas of Interest:
Spirituality in later life, hospice and end-of-life care, womanhood and aging, and public policy
Reese Moore
mooremr3@MiamiOH.edu
Education:
BA, Psychology, Webster University
Areas of Interest:
Dementia (specifically Alzheimer's), person-centered care, holistic medicine/treatment, ageism, and active aging
Amelia Pittman
pittmaar@MiamiOH.edu
Education:
BA, Sociology, Miami University
Areas of Interest:
Health and aging, social policy and aging, and the demographics of aging
Samuel Van Vleet
vanvlesc@MiamiOH.edu
Education:
BA, Psychology, University of North Texas
Areas of Interest:
intergenerational social engagement, successful aging and meaning in life for older adults
Marc Schneiderman
schneim7@MiamiOH.edu
Education:
BS, Finance, Miami University
Areas of Interest:
Retirement plans and savings, and social policies in aging
Sydney Shadovitz
shadovss@MiamiOH.edu
Education:
BA, Gerontology, Miami University
Areas of Interest:
Long-term services and supports, social policy and aging, and person-centered care