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Jessie Jones, Professor in the Division of Kinesiology and Health Science, Co-director of the Center for Successful Aging,
and past director of Gerontology Programs at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) and University of New Orleans, has
an extensive background in gerontology, health, and exercise science. She is a fellow for the
American College of Sports Medicine
and the
American Academy for Kinesiology and Physical Education.
Professor Jones is nationally and internationally known in the field of exercise science and aging for her research, program
design, and curriculum development. In addition to being the recipient of several research grants (exceeding $1 million), Dr.
Jones’ work has been published in numerous professional journals, cited in over a hundred popular newspapers and magazines, and
has conducted over 100 professional presentations at conference across the U.S. and abroad, including China, Taiwan, France, and
Germany. Most recently, she has co-authored two books and videos on senior fitness assessment and programming, and is editing a
textbook to prepare senior fitness specialists.
In addition to her extensive research agenda, Dr. Jones has received distinguished awards for her research, teaching and
community service, including the Distinguished Faculty Award for the College of Human Development and Community Service. Dr.
Jones is currently investigating the long-term effectiveness of a community-based balance and mobility training program in 18
senior centers.
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