Gerontology Faculty and Staff
The Gerontology Faculty at the University of Missouri St. Louis consists of experts in the biological, psychological, social, and cultural aspects of aging. In addition, gerontology faculty are knowledgeable of both local and national policies and programs affecting older adults. Over 25 UM-St. Louis faculty members have contributed to Gerontology Program course offerings over the years. Links to current faculty and staff members follow:
CORE FACULTY
Thomas M. Meuser, Ph.D., Director
Kuei-Hsiang Hsueh, Ph.D., RN
Margo-Lea Hurwicz, Ph.D.
M. Denise King, Ph.D.
Shirley L. Porterfield, Ph.D.
AFFILIATED FACULTY
E. Paulette Isaac-Savage, Ed.D.
Joseph Pickard, Ph.D.
Uma Segal, Ph.D.
Ann Steffen, Ph.D.
Zuleyma Tang-Martinez, Ph.D.
STAFF
Kimberly Johnson, MEd
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTORS
Terry Etling, MA
Jan McGillick, MA
Althea West, LTCP, GCM
Back row: David Doran, Margo-Lea Hurwicz, Chikako Usui,
Thomas Meuser, Joseph Pickard, Denise King

