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SDSU Extension Gerontology Field SpecialistOffice Building
Off-CampusMailing Address
SDSU Extension Rapid City Regional Center711 N Creek Drive
Rapid City, SD 57703
Biography
Leacey is an Air Force veteran who decided to stay in the Midwest after her enlistment ended. Her educational achievements include an AAS in Electronic Systems, BA in Psychology and Sociology, and a MS in Gerontology. Leacey facilitates lifelong independence by connecting the people of South Dakota with unbiased, research based information. She co-chairs Community Service Connections of the Black Hills. In Leacey’s professional interests include ageism, aging in place, brain health, community development, demographics, adult technology use, universal design, and accessible design in print and web products.Education
Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management, University of South Dakota (Vermillion, SD)Master of Science in Gerontology, St. Cloud State University (St. Cloud, MN)
Bachelors of Arts in Sociology and Psychology, Minot State University (Minot, ND)
Associate of Applied Science in Electronic Systems, Community College of the Air Force (Montgomery, AL)
Academic Interests
Gerontology, adult technology use, ageism, universal design, livability, age-friendly communities and aging well.Extension Responsibilities
Leacey E. Brown serves South Dakota as a SDSU Extension Gerontology Field Specialist. What that means is that Leacey is an expert on aging. Aging is a process of gaining momentum, where we gain knowledge, skills and experience. To take advantage of those resources, we need modern solutions to the challenges of aging. Leacey works with individuals, families and communities to improve aging for all of us who call South Dakota home. She is based in Rapid City, South Dakota, but serves the whole state of South Dakota. Please feel free to reach out to her with any questions.Department(s)
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SDSU Extension
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School of Education, Counseling and Human Development
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College of Education and Human Sciences