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The Center on Aging and Community

The staff of the Center on Aging and Community provide leadership that enables older persons to lead self-determined lives within their communities. This is accomplished through practices that ensure access to opportunities for meaningful, productive, and healthy lifestyles.

Jane Harlan-Simmons, MA
Research Associate
e-mail: jeharlan@indiana.edu
Indiana Institute affiliation since 1988
Educational Institution(s): New York University
Area(s) of Expertise:

  • Aging and Late Life Supports
  • Computer Graphic Design
  • Technical Writing/Editing
  • World Wide Web/Media Design

    • Photo of Stephanie LaFontaine

    Peggy Holtz    , MS
    Research Associate
    e-mail: holtzp@indiana.edu
    Indiana Institute affiliation since 1988
    Educational Institution(s): Iowa State University, Indiana University-Bloomington
    Area(s) of Expertise:

  • Community Membership
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Technology



    • Stephanie H. LaFontaine    , MA
    Graduate Assistant
    e-mail: shytenla@indiana.edu
    Indiana Institute affiliation since 2008
    Educational Institution(s): Indiana University-Bloomington, Appalachian State University
    Area(s) of Expertise:

  • Housing Development for Low Income and Homeless Populations
  • Human Development
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • Licensed School Counselor

    • Jim McCorkle
    Program Assistant
    e-mail: jmccorkle@indiana.edu
    Indiana Institute affiliation since 2004
    Area(s) of Expertise:

  • Self-Advocacy
  • Office Support



    • Maribeth Mooney    , BA
    Research Associate
    e-mail: mfmooney@indiana.edu
    Indiana Institute affiliation since 1997
    Educational Institution(s): Indiana University, Bloomington
    Area(s) of Expertise:

  • Community Building
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Self-Advocacy



    • Phil Stafford    , Ph.D.
    Center Director
    e-mail: staffor@indiana.edu
    Indiana Institute affiliation since 2000
    Educational Institution(s): University of Chicago, Indiana University-Bloomington
    Area(s) of Expertise:

  • Aging in the Community
  • Participatory Research
  • Community Memory
  • Community Planning



    • Jennie Todd    , BA
    Research Associate
    e-mail: jeptodd@indiana.edu
    Indiana Institute affiliation since 1993
    Educational Institution(s): Indiana University-Bloomington
    Area(s) of Expertise:

  • Building Capacity and Leadership Skills
  • Community Building
  • Oral Histories in Disability
  • Person-Centered Planning


    • Lora Wagers, BGS
    Administrative Program Secretary
    e-mail: lwagers@indiana.edu
    Indiana Institute affiliation since 1993
    Educational Institution(s): Indiana University-Bloomington
    Area(s) of Expertise:
  • Office Management and Support
  • Technical Writing and Editing