by WomenOver70 | Jul 23, 2025 | Advocates for Women Aging, Podcast, Season Four, Uncategorized
As a young VISTA Volunteer in the mid-1970s, Julie’s experience working with older adults primed her for a career in Gerontology. She earned the credentials: Master of Science in Gerontology, Master’s in Social Work, and PhD in Social Work. Julie is Professor Emerita...
by WomenOver70 | Jul 15, 2025 | Podcast, Season 6, Season Four
As a young academic professional, Mary Ellen Jukoski, age 75, wondered: “Where are the female college presidents? I want to become one.” So, she did, serving the first 20 years as President of Mitchell College in Connecticut where she transformed a struggling two-year...
by WomenOver70 | Jul 9, 2025 | Expressive Arts, Podcast, Season 6, Season Four
You are in for a special treat as Dee Greer displays her creations of exquisite weavings from Alpaca yarn and amulet bags woven Japanese seed beads. She also enjoys watercolor painting. She learns in order to create. This is bolstered by degrees and certifications in...
by WomenOver70 | Jul 2, 2025 | Enhancing Career, Podcast, Season 6, Season Four
When you listen to Victoria “Vickie” Rock, now 73, you might think her life has been a smooth path free of challenges. Yet, the truth is, at times it has been rocky. Vickie’s ability to turn lemons into lemonade encapsulates her spirit. Always...
by WomenOver70 | Jun 25, 2025 | Podcast, Season 6, Season Four
David Horton approached us to do an interview with him, and we did not know how to respond. We listened and, after hearing his story, it became clear that this was a story we wanted to share with you. David’s wife, DeeDee Horton, died of brain cancer. She was an...