Josephine Boateng

Current Position & Affiliation: Research Scholar at University of Massachusetts Boston

Fellowship: Fellow of the Global Association for Research and Innovation – FeGARI (Health & Medicine)

Bio: Josephine Boateng is an accomplished gerontologist whose work centers on dementia care, mental health in aging, and support for older veterans. She has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and delivered impactful presentations at major conferences such as the Gerontological Society of America and SRNT. Her capstone on dispelling dementia myths among Ghanaians highlights her commitment to culturally informed care. Josephine has received several honors. With professional experience in healthcare, academia, and government, she actively contributes to research, advocacy, and policy development in aging and gerontology.