Spartan Healthy Aging and Caregiving Office

Founder, Principle Investigator

Dr. Fei Sun, MSW, PhD

Dr. Sun is a tenured professor at MSU School of Social Work, he is also the Health and Aging Certificate Program Coordinator. His research interests are Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia Care, Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Intervention, Mental Health of Asian American Elders, and Risk and Protective Factors of Healthy Aging.

Co-leader, member

Daniel Vélez Ortiz, MSW, PhD

Dr. Ortiz is a tenured associate professor at MSU School of Social Work, his research interests are Mental health services for adult and older adult Latino populations; Health disparities in older Latino populations. Immigration and culture in service delivery; Organizational factors in service provision; Health technology applications; Diversity in higher education.

Project Coordinator

Christeen Nguyen, B.S

Christeen Nguyen is a Master of Public Health (MPH) student in the College of Human Medicine at Michigan State University (MSU) with a focus on improving population health and advancing health equity. She is passionate about developing community-based strategies and public health initiatives that support older adults, individuals living with dementia, and their families.

Member

Sarah Zhou, MSW

Sarah Zhou is an MSU-graduated social worker working in adult mental health field.

Member

Linda Zhang, MSW

Linda graduated from the University of Michigan, her research interest are Gerontology and Aging Wellness.

Member, Coordinator

Jamie Shi

Jamie is currently studying Psychology with a Behavioral Neuroscience concentration at MSU, she is a motivated student who has research interests in aging and how light conditions affect anxiety or anxiety-like behaviors.