[Virtual] Discussion w/ Carly Roman PhD: Why Intergenerational Connections Matter

Why is it beneficial for older adults to be more intergenerationally connected? What are some resources and opportunities where you can engage more intergenerationally?

Join us for an interactive discussion event with our *guest host* Dr. Carly Roman from Archstone Foundation. Dr. Carly is also a gerontologist, who focused her research on understanding intergenerational connections and how they benefit older adults. Dr. Carly will be attending to share her expertise, recent research, and tangible opportunities in intergenerational programs.

We'll be exploring these questions and more!

• Why does it matter to be more integrated intergenerationally?
• What are key challenges and benefits of age integration?
• How can we be more age integrated?
• What does an intergenerational connection look like to you?
• What are some resources and opportunities where you can engage more intergenerationally?
• [Message us with any other questions!]

Especially as we are joined by a guest, please be respectful of attendance and update your RSVP if you're no longer able to join - thank you!

About our guest host:

Carly Roman, PhD, is a gerontologist, currently serving as a Program Officer at Archstone Foundation. Dr. Roman's doctoral research, supported by the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship, focused on understanding intergenerational connections and how they benefit older adults. Dr. Roman is a leader in intergenerational programming as a three-time chapter founder and current Advisory Council member of GlamourGals, a national nonprofit organization in which students provide free makeovers and manicures to senior living residents. Dr. Roman received her PhD from the University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology in 2021 and her BA in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania in 2016.