Helen K. Kerschner, PhD, is Director of the University of New Mexico Center on Aging. She also is president of the American Association for International Aging. Dr. Kerschner has more than 20 years of experience in health, aging, and international development.
John E. Hansan, PhD, is a retired social worker. He spent 40 years working in or administering social welfare agencies at the local, state, and national levels. For the past several years, Dr. Hansan has been the editor of Aging Network News, and has participated in activities designed to expand and strengthen senior volunteer programs, such as RSVP, Foster Grandparent, and the Senior Companion Programs.