CSULB Gerontology Program

The Gerontology program is proud to support three student clubs on campus, each offering unique opportunities for growth, service, and connection:

Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Student Chapter: Promotes professional development, networking, education, research, advocacy, and policy in aging. Learn more about GSA Student Chapters: https://www.geron.org/Career-Learning/Student-Chapters

DreamCatchers: Connects students with older adults through meaningful service, including helping fulfill end-of-life dreams for hospice patients. Learn more about DreamCatchers: https://www.dreamcatchersfoundation.org/

Sigma Phi Omega: An academic honor and professional society recognizing scholarship, leadership, and service in gerontology and aging services. Learn more about Sigma Phi Omega: https://sigmaphiomega.org/

Last year, our GERN clubs helped treat a family with a loved one on hospice to a special boat ride and beach picnic. Our students made s'mores at a beach bonfire while raising funds for Alzheimer's Association. We also hosted an alumni panel—many thanks to Tatia, Sylvia, and Nicole for joining us and sharing their experiences! THANK YOU to our wonderful board last year that planned these events!!

We recently established 15 new board members across these three clubs, and they would love to connect with GERN alumni on a variety of projects, guest speakers, fundraisers, service opportunities, and more. We invite our alumni to get involved and help support the next generation of gerontology professionals!

Contact [email protected] and I'll put you in contact with our current presidents.

Congratulations to our board members:

Katia Achiabouchoucha
Zsa’Nae M. Campbell
Kiara Chavez
Briana Cervantes
Christel Escudero
Kimberley Grisham
Eve Heshma-Taksh
Cecilia Salomon Hernandez
Nina Pernice
Emilee Rigdon
Nataly Rodriguez
Julia Torres
Melina Torres
Bella Vasquez
Sonia Venegas

Congratulations to Sofia Hodjat
BA, Human Development '15, MS, Gerontology, '22

The California Council on Gerontology and Geriatrics is inviting you to their spring research showcase!! More details to come...

A great way to score an internship or job is to connect with our Alum! Join us Wednesday, April 15th... see details below: