Karen Stein

Karen Stein is an Associate Professor at the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration, University of Delaware. Her work focuses on elder abuse and neglect, public management, and leadership. As Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, she contributes significantly to the field.

• PhD in Urban Affairs and Public Policy (University of Delaware, 1984)
• M.S. in Consumer Economics & Public Policy (Cornell University, 1974)
• B.S. in Consumer Economics & Public Policy (Cornell University, 1972)

Her research emphasizes elder abuse prevention, strategic decision-making, and cultural intelligence in public administration. Stein has over 50 publications and presentations, and has advised national elder abuse initiatives through roles on advisory boards.