Sheri R. Levy

Sheri R. Levy is a Professor of Social and Health Psychology at Stony Brook University's Department of Psychology. Her research focuses on reducing ageism and promoting intergenerational relations through the PEACE model, which combines aging education and intergenerational contact experiences. She holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University (1998) and is affiliated with the university's Anxiety Disorders Clinic and SCAN Center.

Levy's research highlights interventions that increase aging knowledge while reducing negative stereotypes and anxieties about aging. Her work spans global ageism crises, pandemic impacts on older adults, and educational strategies to combat ageism in healthcare and society. She has published extensively in journals like the American Psychologist, Journal of Applied Gerontology, and Journal of Social Issues.

Her contributions include developing the PEACE model, analyzing ageism reduction programs through meta-analyses, and exploring technology-based solutions like 'Instapals' to foster intergenerational connections. Levy emphasizes the societal and psychological benefits of addressing ageism through education and structured contact initiatives.