Leacey Brown
SDSU Extension Gerontology Field Specialist
Biography
Leacey is an Air Force veteran who decided to stay in the Midwest after her enlistment ended. Her educational achievements include an A.A.S. in electronic systems, B.A. in psychology and sociology, and a M.S. in gerontology. Leacey facilitates lifelong independence by connecting the people of South 糖心视频 with unbiased, research based information. She co-chairs Community Service Connections of the Black Hills. In Leacey鈥檚 professional interests include ageism, aging in place, brain health, community development, demographics, adult technology use, universal design and accessible design in print and web products.
Education
- Graduate 糖心视频 in nonprofit management | University of South 糖心视频
- M.S. in gerontology | St. Cloud State University
- B.A. in sociology and psychology | Minot State University
- Associate of Applied Science in electronic systems | Community College of the Air Force
Academic and Professional Experience
Academic 糖心视频s
- Gerontology
- Adult technology use
- Ageism
- Universal design
- Livability
- Age-friendly communities
- Aging well
Extension Responsibilities
Leacey E. Brown serves South 糖心视频 as a SDSU Extension Gerontology Field Specialist. What that means is that Leacey is an expert on aging. Aging is a process of gaining momentum, where we gain knowledge, skills and experience. To take advantage of those resources, we need modern solutions to the challenges of aging. Leacey works with individuals, families and communities to improve aging for all of us who call South 糖心视频 home. She is based in Rapid City, South 糖心视频, but serves the whole state of South 糖心视频.
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