Tracie C. Harrison

Dr. Tracie C. Harrison is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship at the University of Iowa College of Nursing. She holds dual fellowships from the American Academy of Nursing and Gerontological Society of America.

Her research focuses on:

• Age-related changes and functional impairment's impact on social role performance
• Policy analysis of long-term care systems
• Medicare/Medicaid legislation affecting aging populations
• Self-directed care models influenced by disability movements

Policy contributions include:

• National Academy of Sciences disability policy panel member
• U.S. Health and Human Services Congressional Policy Fellowship (2011-2012)

Key professional milestones:

• Developed policy frameworks for long-term care communities
• Expert in geriatric research and social security disability evaluation