Amanda E. Sokan

Amanda E. Sokan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health Practice & Translational Research at the Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona. She is actively engaged in teaching, research translation, and public health initiatives focused on aging, with affiliations in health sciences and design.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Gerontology from the University of Kentucky
• Master’s in Healthcare Administration (MHA) from the University of Kentucky
• LL.B from the University of Buckingham, England

Dr. Sokan's research and professional interests center on improving the aging experience through translational public health approaches. Her work spans gerontology, elder justice, dementia caregiving, cultural competence, LGBT aging, long-term care, and healthcare navigation. She emphasizes the integration of research into practice, particularly in supporting caregivers and vulnerable older adults.

While no publications are listed in the provided text, her expertise is applied in educational programming, consultancy, and policy-relevant initiatives such as the CDC/ASTHO Healthy Brain Initiative.

Notable professional contributions include:

• Director, Executive Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Science Program (University of Arizona)
• Regional Associate Director, All of Us Research Program
• Member, Arizona team for CDC/ASTHO Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Lab

She has extensive experience in workshop facilitation, program evaluation (including HUD Multi-Family Service Grant), and quality assurance in senior housing services. Dr. Sokan also provides advocacy and counseling for families and caregivers of persons with dementia and is a trained facilitator in dementia caregiving programs.

Her work is deeply rooted in interdisciplinary collaboration across public health, law, gerontology, and healthcare administration, aiming to translate knowledge into equitable, accessible, and culturally competent aging services.