Angela Perone

Dr. Angela Perone serves as Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley's School of Social Welfare and directs the Center for Advanced Study of Aging Services. A licensed attorney and interdisciplinary scholar, she bridges law, social services, and social science to advance equitable aging research. Her work focuses on LGBTQ+ older adults, long-term care conflicts, and caregiving policy through community-engaged approaches.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Social Work and Sociology (University of Michigan)
• MSW and MA in Sociology (University of Michigan)
• Graduate Certificate in Science, Technology, and Society (University of Michigan)
• JD (University of California, Hastings College of Law)
• BA (University of Illinois)
• Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership (Boston College)

Perone's research examines structural barriers in aging services through an intersectional lens, with particular focus on religious exemptions in long-term care, multigenerational advocacy, and climate-resilient caregiving models. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates legal analysis, community-based participatory research, and policy advocacy to address systemic inequities affecting LGBTQ+ elders. Current projects explore conflicting rights frameworks in care facilities and develop equitable aging frameworks for hypermarginalized populations.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on LGBTQ+ aging disparities, with growing emphasis on climate-related caregiving disruptions and multigenerational solutions. Her work increasingly examines organizational dynamics in long-term care while maintaining strong community engagement through co-produced research with aging populations.

Key recognitions include:

• 2024 Gerontological Society of America Rising Star Award
• 2023 Mather Institute Bronze Award for Innovative Research on Aging
• 2022 Jack Rothman Award Honorable Mention
• 2019 SAGE National Leadership Award
• Multiple publication awards including Meyer Paper Award ($7,500) and Sims Medal ($16,500)

Perone mentors 5 doctoral students (including Leyi Zhou and Mo’e Yaisikana) and 3 named master's students while advising undergraduate researchers. Her grant portfolio includes $1.3M CMS/NH Enrichment Grant, $150K California Health Care Foundation award, and $165K RWJF Health Policy Fellowship. Current projects examine climate-resilient caregiving models and multigenerational advocacy frameworks funded by Borchard Foundation and Donaghue Foundation.

She leads the Center for Advanced Study of Aging Services which develops community-academic partnerships addressing housing insecurity, social isolation, and policy reform for LGBTQ+ older adults. Recent initiatives include the HOMES Coalition housing project and statewide California aging equity surveys that directly inform California Department of Aging policy.