Rajean Moone

Rajean Moone, Ph.D., serves as the Faculty Director for Long-Term Care Administration in the College of Continuing and Professional Studies at the University of Minnesota. He is also the Associate Director of Education at the Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation within the School of Public Health, where he has spearheaded initiatives such as relaunching the Aging Studies Interdisciplinary Group and establishing an Age-Friendly University collaboration.

• Ph.D. in Social Work, University of Minnesota
• MS in Gerontology, Saint Cloud State University
• BA in Psychology, College of St. Scholastica

Moon’s research focuses on combating ageism, advancing age-friendly policies, and addressing healthcare disparities for LGBTQ+ older adults. His work intersects gerontology, public health, and social work, emphasizing systemic inclusion of older adults in society.

Moone is a recognized leader in aging advocacy, holding licenses as a Minnesota nursing home administrator and assisted living director. His accolades include fellowships from the Gerontological Society of America and the Hartford Foundation, along with awards for LGBT aging advocacy.

• Member, Governor’s Council on an Age-Friendly Minnesota
• Board Member, MN Association of Geriatrics-Inspired Clinicians
• Board Member, FamilyMeans
• Co-founder, Training to Serve (LGBTQ+ nonprofit)
• Co-founder, Minnesota Diverse Elders Coalition