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SCOSA Director David Burdick is professor of psychology, gerontology, and sustainability studies. He joined the Stockton faculty in 1984 after receiving his BA in psychology and environmental studies from Alfred University (1977), MA (1980) and PhD (1983) in geropsychology from the University of Notre Dame. His community-focused career was cultivated as a staff member in Notre Dame’s Center for Gerontological Education, Research, and Services (GERAS) and strengthened by a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Applied Gerontology with the Gerontological Society of America in 1984. In 2005 he and Professor Linda Wharton led Stockton and community partners through a year-long “Journey Towards Democracy” project funded by the American Association of Colleges and Universities, designed to increase Stockton’s intentionality and focus upon civic engagement and community partnerships. He serves on the advisory committee of the Stockton Center for Community Engagement and on the Stockton Foundation's Scholarship Selection Committee, where he recently stepped down as co-chair.

A regular contributor to several community efforts as a board member, trustee, or consultant, he has held leadership positions for various state and national organizations. He was selected by Governor Christine Todd Whitman in 1995 as a Delegate to the White House Conference on Aging and facilitated a day-long session on “Quality of Life” for the NJ Delegation. A former president of the Society on Aging of New Jersey, he received the Society's Gerontologist of the Year Award in 1997. His scholarly interests center on intergenerational relationships and technology and aging. His scholarly work/publications include a co-edited book entitled Gerotechnology: Research and practice in technology and aging (Springer, 2005), Guest Editor of a Special Issue on Accreditation in Gerontology for the Journal of Gerontology & Geriatrics Education (2012), and co-authored chapters on technology and long-term care in two recent books: (Furphy, K., Lindstrom-Hazel, D., & Burdick, D. (2013). Assistive technology and older adults. In Barney, K. F. & Perkinson, M. A. (Eds.). Occupational Therapy with Aging Adults: Enhancing Quality of Life through Collaborative Practice. London, San Diego: Elsevier, Inc.; Kutzik, D. & Burdick, D. C. (2015). Use of technology in long-term care. In Yee-Melichar, D, Cabigao, E. P. & Flores, C. M. (Ed.s). Long-Term Care Administration & Management: Options, Issues and Trends in Eldercare. NY: Springer.

Dr. Burdick has served two terms on the Executive Committee of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education where he is currently co-chair of the Advancement Committee. He is a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) and  serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics Education and the Journal of Intergenerational Relationships.

Burdick received the Dr. Harvey Kesselman Community Impact Award from Stockton University in 2017 and the Clark Tibbitts Award for Outstanding Contribution to Gerontological Education from the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education of the GSA in 2019. 

 

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Dr. Ferri, Education Chair for the Stockton Center on Successful Aging, and Coordinator of Gerontological Studies, is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Stockton University. She joined the Stockton faculty in 2005 after earning a B.A. in Psychology from Rutgers, a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Duke University and completing a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Geropsychology at the UMDNJ School of Osteopathic Medicine. She served as Co-Vice President for Education of the Society on Aging of New Jersey from 2008-08, and has been faculty advisor to Stockton’s Chapter of the Psi Chi Honor Society in Psychology.

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Gina earned her Masters in Social Work from Monmouth University and her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Anthropology from Stockton.  Gina is a Stockton Gerontology Adjunct Instructor. Her areas of expertise include: Counseling, Research, Community Outreach, Biopsychosocial Assessments, and HIPAA Compliance. 

Michaelle recently received her BS in . in Biology with a minor in Gerontology from Stockton (2021) and interned with SCOSA during the 2020/21 academic year.  She has previous degrees, (BS, Engineering 1982 and MBA, 1987) and is a Certified Project Management Professional, Certified Personal Trainer (National Academy of Sports Medicine - NASM), and Senior Fitness Specialist (American Council on Exercise - ACE).

Patricia W. Collins (Trish) is currently the Community Engagement Liaison for Stockton University Center for Community Engagement (SCCE) and Adjunct Instructor at Stockton University and has worked at the institution since 1999. In her role as Community Engagement Liaison, she assists in the coordination between Stockton (SCCE) and other community engagement initiatives on campus (i.e. Stockton Center on Successful Aging (SCOSA) to ensure effective communication and resource sharing, and special projects that align with Stockton University priorities. Prior to this appointment, she was the Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff and Board Liaison, Office of the President. In addition, she is serving in her fourth term as the President of Stockton University’s Council of Black Faculty and Staff (CBFS), and serves on numerous on-campus ad-hoc committees.

Trish is the recipient of multiple awards including the 2017 Community Service Award from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Atlantic City Chapter, Burlington-Camden Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi’s African-American Woman Achiever’s Award in Higher Education, and The Council of Black Faculty and Staff’s Merit Recipient Award.

Trish graduated with honors from Ashford University with a Master of Arts in Organizational Management (concentration in Human Resources); and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, Forbes School of Business.

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Dr. Gayda, Service Chair for the Stockton Center on Successful Aging, is an Assistant Professor of Psychology.  She earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a subspecialty in Neuropsychology from Drexel University. Christine is a New Jersey Licensed Psychologist in private practice who specializes in health psychology and neuropsychological assessment. She began teaching at Stockton in 1998 as an adjunct instructor.  Areas of research include coping with grief, caregiver burden, and the neuropsychological assessment of dementia. 

Dr. Cox, Professor of Social Work received her Ph.D. in Social Work and Social Policy and a graduate Certificate in Aging Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Social Work and School of Allied Health. Her research interests include the intersection of health issues with gerontology, spirituality, and family.