Coined the terms “ageism” and “longevity revolution”
Founding director of the National Institute on Aging
President and CEO of the International Longevity Center-USA
Founding dean of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
Aging research pioneer
Founded the National Institute of Mental Health’s Section on Aging
Ethel Percy Andrus and Leonard Davis
Founders of AARP
Helped to broaden gerontology’s focus with her pioneering work on Age Stratification.
University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
The first university to have a bachelors, masters, and PhD in Gerontology
Gerontological Society of America
First established society for professionals of gerontological research
Next Avenue – Influencers in Aging
The “Influencers in Aging” annual list celebrates advocates, researchers, thought leaders, writers, educators, experts and everyday people who are breaking new ground on challenges and opportunities for those 50+.