Two IMPACT members were awarded for their outstanding research, distinguished leadership in teaching and service, and new ideas by the Gerontological Society of America (GSA). Both recipients were nominated by their peers.

María Aranda, PhD, MSW, MPA, FGSA, member of IMPACT’s Executive Committee and Health Equity Team, received the 2022 James Jackson Outstanding Mentorship Award. This award recognizes outstanding commitment and dedication to mentoring minority researchers in the field of aging.

Sheryl Zimmerman, PhD, FGSA, member of IMPACT’s Executive Committee and Patient and Caregiver Relevant Outcomes (PCRO) Core, received the 2022 Robert W. Kleemeier Award. This award is given annually to a GSA member in recognition for outstanding research in the field of gerontology.

The award presentations will take place at GSA’s 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting (November 2-6, 2022)

Read more about the awards and awardees at this link.