Aaron Guest

Aaron Guest is an Assistant Professor of Aging at the Center for Innovation in Healthy and Resilient Aging, affiliated with the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation at Arizona State University. His research focuses on the intersection of social and built environments with health outcomes in older adults, particularly marginalized populations such as LGBTQ+ seniors in rural and non-urban settings.

• Academic Background: PhD in Gerontology (University of Kentucky), MPH and MSW (University of South Carolina)
• Research Themes: Environmental Gerontology, Social Network Analysis, Rural Aging, Health Equity, Mixed-Methods Approaches
• Leadership Roles: Serves on the Executive Board of the American Public Health Association as Speaker of the Governing Council, and in elected/appointed positions across multiple gerontology and public health organizations

His work aims to reduce health disparities through age-friendly policy design, combat discrimination in aging populations, and innovate gerontological education. While no specific scientific awards are detailed, his extensive service history highlights his influence in public health and gerontology.