New York, NY – The NYU Silver School is home to pioneering research about productive aging and intergenerational bonds, thanks to NYU Silver Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Health and Aging Innovation Ernest Gonzales. In recognition of his impact in the field of aging, Dr. Gonzales has been appointed a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA). It is the highest category of membership within the interdisciplinary organization, which is dedicated to aging research, education and practice.
Dr. Gonzales, who is also the James Weldon Johnson Professor at New York University, is noted for his critical scholarship in productive aging, intergenerational harmony, health equity, discrimination and social policy. His research reveals the significant impact social structures have on various aspects of population health, economic well-being, and social ties.
“Receiving Fellow status from the Gerontological Society of America is an honor,” said Dr. Gonzales. “It underscores the importance of our work on productive aging. I’m excited to further engage with GSA’s initiatives to ensure that research translates into impactful interventions for all of us to achieve our fullest potential.”
In addition to his roles at NYU Silver, Dr. Gonzales is an NYU James Weldon Johnson Professor and Senior Fellow of the NYU Aging Incubator, which brings together faculty and students across disciplines who are involved in the study of aging and its impact on society. He is a Co-Lead of the Grand Challenges for Social Work’s Advance Long and Productive Lives initiative. He also served on the National Academies of Sciences, Medicine, and Engineering (NASEM), Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education (DBASSE) Committee on Understanding the Aging Workforce and Employment at Older Ages.
The GSA will formally celebrate Dr. Gonzales and other distinguished professionals in this year’s cohort of Fellows at its 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, to be held from November 12-15 in Boston, MA.
About NYU Silver School of Social Work
Founded in 1960 and renowned for a strong tradition of excellence in direct social work practice and dedication to social justice, NYU Silver has provided rigorous training to more than 20,000 social work practitioners and leaders in every area of the field, making it the leading destination for students who want to become innovative practitioners at the micro, mezzo and macro levels of social work practice. The School has four campuses in the heart of New York City, Rockland County, Westchester County and Shanghai.