Dr. Moored is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Mental Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH). He completed his PhD in Mental Health at JHSPH and postdoctoral training in the epidemiology of aging at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health. He is an epidemiologist with research experience in neurocognitive aging, prevention science, and lifespan activity engagement. His research integrates survey, wearable device (e.g., GPS), and geospatial data sources to better understand how activity and the built and social environments contribute to lifespan mental health, including neurocognitive functioning and fatigue as we age. His goal is to use these findings to inform structural and individual-level interventions that promote brain health as we age in place.

Tara Klinedinst is an occupational therapist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Allied Health at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, based at the Schusterman Campus in Tulsa. Her research focuses on two core areas: (1) developing interventions to prevent and reduce disability and enhance participation in health management among adults with chronic conditions and their care partners, and (2) integrating evidence-based screening and referral pathways into primary care clinics to improve function and quality of life. She is an active member of the Gerontological Society of America and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary collaboration, she seeks to strengthen partnerships that enhance health care experiences and outcomes for older adults and their care partners. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys camping, hiking, biking, and swimming with her husband, daughter, and their dog, Ziggy.

Jennifer Brach is a physical therapist and epidemiologist with over 25 years of experience conducting patient-centered research in aging and mobility. She is also the Director of the Pittsburgh Pepper Center.

Dr. Amie Bunker currently serves as the Program Manager for the Melanoma Research Program within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, where she is responsible for the execution and management of tax-payer dollars supporting biomedical research in the field of melanoma. Her responsibilities include annual review of the program vision and mission, development and release of research funding opportunities, overseeing the two-tier review of research proposals, and overall program management and evaluation. Dr. Bunker joined the CDMRP in 2015, and has managed research spanning many scientific topics, covering basic, translation, and clinical studies. Her prior academic work primarily focused on biophysics and studying the mechanisms of gene regulation. She earned a BS in Biology (with Honors) from Towson University and holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

Dr. Eisenstein is a Senior Program Officer and Director of Research & Evaluation at RRF Foundation for Aging in Chicago, Illinois. She has worked in the combined fields of gerontology and public health for over 20 years and has held a variety of positions in both academic and community-based settings. She is passionate about working to advance equitable opportunities for older adults to achieve and maintain high levels of dignity and quality of life. Dr. Eisenstein is an Ambassador for the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, a Fellow of The Gerontological Society of America, and holds an Adjunct appointment at the University of Illinois at Chicago, in the School of Public Health.

Dr. Sarah Fontaine currently serves as the Program Manager for Alzheimer’s Research Program (AZRP), and the Neurotrauma Portfolio at the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs at Fort Detrick, MD. As program manager, she is responsible for the execution and management of tax- payer dollars supporting investigation into these critical brain health areas for Service Members, Veterans, and other individuals living with these conditions. From 2010-2018 Dr. Fontaine held research appointments the University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, and Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, where she directed research on traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease, and other tauopathies. Her work focused on understanding molecular mechanisms, pathways, and therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative conditions and neurotraumatic injuries. Dr. Fontaine completed her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Bath in Bath, England, U.K., and earned her bachelor’s degree from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, majoring in Animal Sciences.