About

Our Mission

The Arkansas Gerontological Society advances healthy aging by connecting professionals, students, caregivers, and community partners through education, collaboration, and leadership development. We promote knowledge, share resources, and support the next generation of leaders dedicated to improving the lives of older Arkansans.

Founded in 1972, the Arkansas Gerontological Society (AGS) was established to do the following:

• Bring people together to share information and increase their knowledge and skills.

• Create initiatives to meet the concerns of older Arkansans.

• Work to overcome the myths about aging and emphasize the experience, seasoned judgment, and skill older Arkansans can bring to task in solving problems.

• Develop partnerships between public and private organizations to better meet the needs of older Arkansans.

• Build a statewide Aging Network.

In support of the mission, AGS offers the following:

• Conferences and forums to educate and inform the public on issues affecting senior adults. Click here for more information.

• Scholarships and awards. Click here for more information.

Our leadership

AGS is guided by a President, President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Board of Advisors, all of whom are volunteers. Current leaders include:

Zahid Abbasi

Jacqueline Burse

Cyndi Dughetti

Zack Foster

Regina Gibson

Evelyn Givens

Adam Gunn, President-Elect

Theresa Huber, Secretary

Rick Jones, Treasurer

Don Johnson

Martina Smith

Tracey Zeiner, President