UMass Boston

Ellen Birchander

Department:
Gerontology Institute
Title:
Graduate Program Director, Senior Lecturer
Location:
Wheatley Hall Floor 03

Area of Expertise

Health and physical aspects of aging, social aspects of aging, psychology of aging

Degrees

MS, Tufts University

MSW, Boston College

AB, Simmons College

Additional Information

Ellen Birchander previously served as assistant secretary for programs at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs. She has worked in the areas of development of community supports and care management for elders. She received a BA from Simmons College, an MSW from Boston College, and an MS from Tufts University.