معرفی
Mary Helen McSweeny-Feld is an Associate Professor and Director of the Master of Science in Health Science and Health Leadership Graduate Certificate at Towson University's Department of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on Health Care Finance, Long-Term Care Administration, and Health Entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on addressing challenges in nursing home administration, disaster response for older adults, and healthcare workforce dynamics.
Education:
- PhD in Economics, City University of New York Graduate Center
- MPhil in Economics, Columbia University
- MIA in International Economics, Columbia University
- BA from Wellesley College
Research interests include nursing home administrator stress during crises, direct care worker dissatisfaction, and rural healthcare resilience. Her work highlights the intersection of disaster management and gerontology, particularly in post-hurricane recovery and policy analysis for vulnerable populations.
Publications emphasize pandemic-related healthcare challenges, rural nursing home closures, and culturally competent care for LGBTQ older adults. Teaching includes courses in healthcare financial management and graduate seminars in health leadership.
