Stef Sloan

Stef Sloan is an Adjunct Instructor at the School of Social Welfare, University of Kansas. They hold a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia, alongside specialized certificates in Participatory Action Research and Qualitative Methods. Their teaching focuses on funding strategies in human services, as seen in the course SW 923. Research interests center on transgender aging, caregiving dynamics, health disparities, and memorialization practices among older adults. Their work employs qualitative methodologies to explore social inclusion, gender identity, and healthcare access for marginalized populations.

Educations:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science (University of Missouri-Kansas City)
• Master's in Elementary Education (Rockhurst University)
• Education Specialist in Language and Literacy Acquisition (University of Missouri-Kansas City)
• Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science (University of Missouri-Columbia)
• Doctoral Certificates in Participatory Action Research and Qualitative Methods

Research emphasizes LGBTQ+ aging, place-making in grief, and body image recovery post-cancer. Articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches to gerontology and social work. No scientific awards are listed, but their grant involvement remains unspecified. They currently teach at the Lawrence Campus and contribute to the School of Social Welfare’s mission through coursework and community-focused research.