Stacy Barnes, Ph.D.

Professor of Practice and Director, Wisconsin Geriatric Education Center

Highest Degree and Institution

Ph.D., Marquette University

Courses Taught

HEAL 1025:  Culture and Health

HEAL 4901-HEAL 5901:  Interdisciplinary Palliative Care

Research Interests

Dr. Barnes is a social gerontologist whose research focuses on the social connections between older adults and the community in which they live. She is especially interested in older adults’ connections to family members, informal (unpaid) caregivers, and healthcare providers.

Professional Affiliations

American Evaluation Association (AEA)

American Geriatrics Society (AGS)

Gerontological Society of America (GSA)

Milwaukee Waukesha Aging Consortium

National Association of Geriatric Education Centers (NAGEC)

National Association for Geriatric Education (NAGE)

Specialization

Social Gerontology

Certifications

TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality

Fellowship in Primary Health Care Policy, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Publications

Link to Marquette University E-Publications - Barnes

Funding

2024 – 2029, PI. “Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program” awarded by the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration (U1Q53041).

2022 – 2024, PI. “Advancing Age-Friendly Health Systems in Wisconsin” awarded by the Health Resources & Services Administration (GE147341).

2021 – 2024, PI. “Student Champions: Connecting Dementia Patients & Caregivers to Essential Community Resources” awarded by Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (5510271).

2020 – 2024, Director of Geriatrics Curriculum. “Nursing Workforce Diversity – Eldercare Enhancement” awarded by the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration (D19HP39728).

2020 – 2023, PI. “Age-Friendly Health Systems in Wisconsin” awarded by Bader Philanthropies (22715).

2019 – 2021, PI. “Wisconsin Geriatric Education Center” awarded by Bader Philanthropies (21475).

2015 – 2020, PI. “Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program” awarded by the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration (U1QHP28712).