Tracey Gendron
Chair & Professor of Gerontology & Executive Director, Virginia Center on Aging at Virginia Commonwealth University; Author of Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It
Tracey Gendron
Chair & Professor of Gerontology & Executive Director, Virginia Center on Aging at Virginia Commonwealth University; Author of Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It
Biography
Dr. Tracey Gendron is an award-winning gerontologist, author, and keynote speaker whose work focuses on ageism, aging, and elderhood, as well as the impact of societal narratives about age on leadership, innovation, and culture.
She is an internationally recognized gerontologist with almost 30 years of experience as a grant-funded researcher. She is the author of Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It and speaks to audiences globally about the real-world impact of age bias.
Dr. Gendron is a Professor and serves as chair of the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Gerontology and as director of the Virginia Center on Aging. She has a master’s degree in Gerontology, a master’s degree in Psychology, and a PhD in Developmental Psychology.
Dr. Gendron's talks challenge assumptions about aging while offering practical insights to organizations and individuals. She frequently speaks to national and international audiences, and is known for blending research, storytelling with humor, and real[1]world application in a way that resonates across various sectors.
Speech Topics
Out Of Sync: The Age and Age Perception Disconnect
In this eye-opening presentation, Dr. Tracey Gendron distills decades of research about aging and age discrimination into a thought-provoking and sometimes humorous conversation about the commonly accepted myths and misconceptions people of all ages face. With sharp wit and real-world examples, Tracey offers practical steps to help us challenge ageism in ourselves, our communities, our policies, and our culture.
The Science of Elderhood
As a developmental gerontologist, Dr. Gendron is uniquely qualified to explain why elderhood is a distinct stage of human development that follows adulthood. She discusses how we define success in later life, and the missing cultural elements that hinder developmental growth in later life. Understanding elderhood as a time of growth and development helps all people aspire, rather than fear, growing old.
Generational Bias At Work
Learn how to create a culture that retains talent. Counter to what you may have heard, research shows that people thrive in age-inclusive workplaces. Dr. Gendron breaks down the absurdity of generational bias and explains how to capitalize on the benefits of an age-diverse workforce.
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