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Kathleen Steamer, MSG, CPG

Kathleen Steamer is a credentialed gerontologist who has spent over 20 years working with older adults and individuals with disabilities and their families in the capacities of a geriatric case manager, aging life care consultant, director of activities for dementia programming, and employment specialist.  

Educational Background 

Kathleen earned her bachelor's degree in Legal Studies at the University of Massachusetts and completed an internship with AARP in Washington D.C. with a focus on legal advocacy in meeting the end-of-life and legal needs of older adults. In 2014, she completed a master's degree in Gerontology, Management of Aging Services at the University of Massachusetts.

Professional Affiliations 

Kathleen is a member in good standing of the National Gerontology Academic Honor and Professional Society of Sigma Phi Omega and the National Association for Professional Gerontologists.