Tracey Gendron, MS, PhD
Chair and Professor, Gerontology
Executive Director, Virginia Center on Aging
Gerontology Virginia Center on Aging
Education
- PhD in 2013, from Virginia Commonwealth University
- MS in 1995 and 2012, from Virginia Commonwealth University
- BA in 1992, from University of Central Florida
Bio
Dr. Tracey Gendron serves as Chair for the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Gerontology, as Director for the Virginia Center on Aging and is the author of the book Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It. With over 25 years of experience as a grant- funded researcher and nationally recognized speaker, Tracey is dedicated to raising awareness and ending ageism through education. Tracey has a Master’s degree in Gerontology, a Master’s degree in Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology.
Dr. Gendron has dedicated her career to changing the landscape develop an age-inclusive climate that facilitates growth and engagement in elderhood. Her personal and professional goal is to raise awareness of elderhood as the solution to the deeply embedded ageism pervasive within all cultures, settings, and individuals.