GSA Student Chapter Virtual Gathering
Includes a Live Web Event on 04/17/2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
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Join us for an engaging virtual gathering featuring a panel of GSA Student Officers, moderated by Faculty Advisor Dr. Keith Kleszynski, Assistant Professor of Research, Reynolds Section of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, University of Oklahoma.
Topics will include:
- Best practices and strategies
- Navigating challenges and celebrating accomplishments
- Planning impactful chapter events
- Funding insights and support
This gathering will also provide time to connect with fellow Student Chapter members from around the world. GSA Student Chapters play a crucial role in advancing students’ professional development in education, research, advocacy, policy, and aging-related sciences.
Keith Kleszynski, PhD (Moderator)
Assistant Professor of Research
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences
Keith Kleszynski, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Research in the Section of Geriatric Medicine in the OUHSC Department of Medicine. Keith is also the Associate Director of the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative. Keith holds a PhD in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Oklahoma. He has 15 years of research experience, including conducting research with older Oklahoman adults, American Indian tribes, undocumented Latino immigrants in the U.S., drug court enrollees, and former undocumented Latino immigrants who have returned to Mexico and Latin America. His specialties and research interests involve qualitative research methodologies, population health disparities, geriatric health issues, aging issues, active living, identity, and migration.
Madison (Maddie) Enos
GSA Student Chapter President
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Madison Enos is a first-year osteopathic medical student at the University of New England and President of her GSA Student Chapter, with a strong interest in advocating for older adults in healthcare.
Grace Savard
GSA Student Chapter President
University of Minnesota
Grace Savard is a dual-degree Master of Public Policy and Master of Public Health student at the University of Minnesota. She is focused on advancing healthy aging through policy, research, and population health.
Layla Katharine Santana
GSA Student Chapter President
University of South Florida
Layla Katharine Santana is a PhD student in Aging Studies at the University of South Florida and an occupational therapist whose research explores digital engagement, cognition, and innovative approaches to healthy aging.