Erta Cenko is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health and Health Professions. Her research targets conditions that predominantly impact older adults, including cognitive impairment and mobility disability. Her focus is on developing and employing wearable technology applications to facilitate health interventions and provide real-time assessments for aging populations. She is committed to the field of public health and aims to combine her research experience with her passion for teaching and mentoring to help train future clinicians and public health professionals.

Abigail (Abby) Stephan, PhD, is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology and an affiliated faculty member at the Institute for Engaged Aging at Clemson University. Her research often employs a mixed methods approach and takes an interdisciplinary, systems-oriented perspective to a) explore the influence of intergenerational relationships in family, community, and educational contexts on learning, development, and well-being across the lifespan and b) examine social and psychological factors that promote healthy aging. Stephan is also committed to advancing the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based educational opportunities that support learners across the lifespan. Two primary avenues for this work include a) creating resources and fostering mentorship opportunities to ensure high-quality training exists for current and future professionals in the field of gerontology and b) promoting lifelong learning through engaging and fulfilling learning experiences for older adults.

Itunu Akande is a lecturer and research fellow in the Department of Educational Technology and Library Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). He teaches Digital Media and Learning, Diffusion and Adoption of Innovation, Developments in Educational Technology, and Fundamentals of Instructional Design. His research interests broadly surround the philosophical foundations of learning and the ecological frames (cultural, social, psychological) of technology-supported learning systems. With backgrounds in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Media productions, and Education, his research embraces the intersections in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts/humanities, and mathematics) and explores contexts of learning within these spheres. Itunu's collaborations with pre-service and in-service teachers drive his need to investigate teachers' measures of competence, particularly in technology-aided learning spaces, to improve teachers' professional development and ultimately learning outcomes.

Dr. Hollis is a Gerontologist and Assistant Professor of Practice in the Psychology Department at the University of Arizona. She also serves on the Executive Committee for the Innovations in Aging Graduate Programs. Before her academic role, she held positions in behavioral health, aging services, and nonprofit executive management. Her passion lies in preparing the next generation of professionals to advance services and advocate for older adults. Dr. Hollis was appointed to the Minority Issues in Gerontology Advisory Panel for the Gerontological Society of America and is Co-Chair of the Elder Alliance, an initiative housed at the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona. 

Cynthia holds a Master’s in Public Policy from the American Public University. Retired, December 2023, she was the Executive Director of the Atlantic County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) in New Jersey, with over 30 years’ experience working in older adult services. Currently, she is the Advocacy Consultant for the NJ AAA State Association, promoting older adult advocacy. Through her involvement with the New York Academy of Sciences, Cynthia was introduced to the ethical concerns when Artificial Intelligence intersects with this cohort, prompting her to take a deeper dive into this ethical digital divide. Her ability to speak and present on this topic at the NJ AAA State Associations 2024 annual retreat, GSA’s 2024 Poster Presentation, and USAging’s 2025 Conference, showed that various actors have an opportunity to learn about these AI ethical concerns