Maria T. Brown

Associate Research Professor, School of Social Work, Falk College of Sport & Human Dynamics Link

Faculty Associate, Aging Studies Institute
Faculty Affiliate, Center for Aging and Policy Studies

CAPS Biography:

Maria Brown is an Assistant Research Professor in social work and associate faculty at Syracuse University’s Aging Studies Institute. Browns research agenda focuses on aging and the life course effects of cumulative inequality, particularly the impacts of inequality on health disparities experienced in later life among vulnerable populations. Current and past projects fit within the CAPS health and well-being signature theme, and have been particularly salient to the cross-cutting theme of specific populations. Brown is currently Principal Investigator on a pilot project to evaluate the impact of adding an evidence-based cognitive screening tool to assessment tools used by the Onondaga County Office for Aging.  She also serves as Co-PI and Program Evaluator on a five-year public health education program, funded by the New York State Department of Health, which targets underserved dementia caregivers in the local African American community.

Degree(s):

Ph.D., Social Science, Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs, Syracuse University, 2010
M.S.W., School of Social Work, Syracuse University, 2010
M.A., Sociology, Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs, Syracuse University, 2005
B.S., Business Management, Ithaca College, 1987