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Abby Helsinger

Abby received her B.S. in Health and Sport Studies, with a minor in Gerontology and her M.S. in Exercise and Health studies (with a focus in healthy aging), both from ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University (Oxford, OH). Over the past 15 years, she has worked for local and national non-profit organizations where she focused on healthy living and chronic disease prevention and management. Most recently, Abby has supported non-profits around the country in building capacity for, launching, and sustaining evidence-based chronic disease prevention and management programs. In 2020, Abby returned to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University to join the Scripps Gerontology Center as a Senior Research Associate. Her work at Scripps focused on creating tools to support care-partnering families, evaluating dementia capable communities projects, and exploring educational opportunities for aging adults. Abby recently transitioned to the Discovery Center (Summer 2022) where she supports projects related to her research interests, including public health and policy, health behaviors and chronic disease prevention, and equity. In addition to her work at the Discovery Center, Abby also is pursuing her Ph.D.

Degrees

M.S., Exercise and Health Studies, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University
B.S., Health and Sport Studies, Minor in Gerontology, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University

Professional Success Formula

25% Collaboration (teamwork makes the dream work); 25% Communication (“The art of communication is the language of leadership.” ~ James Humes); 25% Commitment (prioritize time to the causes you care about); and 25% Competency (possessing sufficient knowledge, skills, and talents to achieve success).

Work Commitments

Advocacy to influence resource allocation, so that all people have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential; Collaboration to maximize and highlight individual strengths and talents that contribute to team success; and Strategic Innovation that fosters progressive thinking, thereby opening a path to a better community, nation, and world.