Carole White, PhD, RN, FAAN

Currently seeking Ph.D. students.

My program of science is focused on improving outcomes for those with chronic progressive neurological conditions and their family caregivers. I serve on the team of the Caring for the Caregiver Program at UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing, having previously served as Director. The mission of the program is to support the health and quality of life of families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Through extensive work with the community in identifying the strengths and gaps in care, we have developed a program that is responding to the needs of caregivers in South Texas. Using a community-engaged approach, we are expanding the Caring for the Caregiver program to address heath care disparities for Latino families impacted by dementia. Through my work, I mentor undergraduate and graduate students, building capacity for research and translating research to practice in the care of older adults.

• Professional Background

  Education

  • 2003 - Doctor in Philosophy - Epidemiology & Biostatistics - McGill University
  • 1993 - Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing (Dean's Honor Roll) - McGill University
  • 1985 - Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing (Graduated with Distinction) - University of Saskatchewan
  • 1980 - Certificate - Neuroscience Nursing - Foothills Hospital

  Highlights

  Licensures and Certifications 

  • Registered Nurse (Texas)
  • Nursing - Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas

  Honors and Awards

  • 2019, Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing 
  • 2019, Visionary Leader, School of Nursing 
  • 2016, South Texas Imagemaker Award 
  • 2015, Professor and Hurd Chair in Geriatric Nursing and Aging Studies: To further research in geriatric nursing and aging 

  Appointments

  • 2021 - 2022 - Part-time Research Professor - UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
  • 2016 - 2021 - Professor - UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
  • 2015 - 2016 - Professor - UT Health San Antonio Department of Health Restoration and Care Systems Management
  • 2011- 2013 - Adjunct Associate Professor - The University of Texas at Houston
  • 2010 - 2015 - Associate Professor - UT Health San Antonio Department of Health Restoration and Care Systems Management

• Instruction & Training

  • 2020 , Doctor of Nursing Practice Project Committee Chair, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
  • 2019, Doctor of Nursing Practice Project Committee Chair, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
  • 2019 - 2020, MSLP 5012, Overview of Dementia and Family Caregiving, UT Health San Antonio
  • 2017 - 2020, NURS 7374 Nursing: Quantitative Research Methods I, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
  • 2013 - 2020, NURS 7312 DNP Practice Inquiry Seminar, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
  • 2013 - 2020, NURS 7313 DNP Practice Inquiry: Clinical Application, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
  • 2019 , NURS 6320, Theor Foundations-Adv Nsg Prac, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
  • 2019, OCCT7016 Occupational Therapy Process: Adult Neuromuscular, UT Health San Antonio
  • 2013 - 2019, NURS 6105 Role of the Clinical Nurse Scientist, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
  • 2012 - 2019, NURS 7111 Advanced Nursing” Seminar, Graduate, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
  • 2012 - 2019, NURS 7511 Advanced Nursing: Clinical Application, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
  • 2018 , NURS 7315, Graduate, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
  • 2017 - 2018 , Doctor of Nursing Practice Committee Co-Chair, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
  • 2012 - 2018, NURS 7301 Methods for EBP Translational Science I, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
  • 2017, NURE 7215, Graduate, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
  • 2016 - 2017, NURS 4501 Disease Management I: Theoretical, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
  • 2016 -2017, Doctor of Nursing Practice Project Committee Chair, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
  • 2015 - 2017, NURS 7323 Design and Analysis for EBP Translational Science II, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing

• Research & Grants

  Grants

  Currently Funded:  

  • 2022 – 2023, Funder: Retirement Research Foundation. Dollars: $217,000. Title: Translation and Testing of Learning Skills Together Intervention to Build Confidence among Latino Family Caregiver. Role: Principal Investigator
  • 2022 – 2023, Funder: Alzheimer’s Association and Brain Canada. Dollars: $249,900. Title: Development of a caregiver reported and weighted dementia outcome measure. Role: Co-Investigator
  • 2022 - 2023, Funder: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. Dollars: 249,000. Title: Stakeholder engagement to support the bridge between Latino communities and patient centered outcomes research. Role: Key Personnel.
  • 2020 - 2024, Funder: Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Dollars: 88,000. Title: HRQL and Aging: Measuring what Matters to Older People. Role: Co-Investigator.

  Completed Research/Projects: 

  • 2018 – 2022, Funder: Administration for Community Living. Dollars: $551,855.00. Title: Community of Dementia Excellence: Successfully Aging and Living in San Antonio (CODE SALSA). Role: Co-Principal Investigator 
  • 2020 – 2021, Funder: NIA (Emory Pilot Intervention Grants). Title: A pilot evaluation of Learning Skills Together. Role: Co-Principal Investigator 
  • 2020 – 2021, Funder: UT Health San Antonio, IIMS Community Engagement Small Project Grants program. Title: Community Academic Partnership to Support Families Living with Dementia 
  • 2020 – 2021, Funder: Nursing Advisory Council, UT Health School of Nursing. Title: Changes in Social Support Among Family Caregivers and the Association with Pre-clinical Markers of Health. Role: Co-Principal Investigator 
  • 2019 – 2020, Funder: Linking Interprofessional Networks for Collaboration. Dollars: $3,480.00.Title:  We Care: Learning Together to Support Family Caregivers. Role: Principal Investigator 
  • 2018 – 2020, Funder: PCORI. Grant # 164327. Dollars: $250,000.00. Title:  A Stakeholder Alliance for Better Palliative Care for People with Dementia and their Family Caregivers. Role: Principal Investigator 
  • 2018 – 2019, Funder: Barker Foundation. Dollars: $100,000.00. Title:  Caring for the Caregiver Program. Role: Co-Principal Investigator 
  • 2017 – 2019, Funder: Sigma Theta Tau International. Dollars: $19,992.00. Title:  A knowledge translation project to create a dementia friendly acute care hospital. Role: Principal Investigator 
  • 2017 – 2018, Funder: Nursing Advisory Council. Dollars: $9,111.00. Title:  Supporting Care Role Transition Following Dementia Diagnosis Disclosure. Role: Co-Principal Investigator 
  • 2016 – 2017, Funder: IIMS Community Engagement Small Project Grants. Dollars: $5,000.00. Title:  CARE: A Rural Community Partnership to Address the Health of Family Caregivers. Role: Co-Principal Investigator 
  • 2015 – 2017, Funder: The Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation. Grant #165472. Dollars: $200,000.00. Title:  Caring for the Caregiver Center Grant. Role: Principal Investigator 
  • 2016 – 2016, Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation. Dollars: $15,000.00. Title:  Caring for the Caregiver Center: Community Engagement. Role: Principal Investigator 
  • 2013 – 2015, Funder: School of Nursing - Dean‘s Catalyst Award. Dollars: $20,000.00. Title:  A User-Centered Design Approach to the Development and Feasibility Testing of a Multimodal Mobile Intervention for Stroke Survivors and their Family Caregivers. Role: Principal Investigator 

• Service

  Institutional

  • 2020 - present, UT Health, Steering Committee, PULSE, Member 
  • 2015 - present, University, Caring for the Caregiver Program, Chair 
  • 2014 - present, UT Health, PhD Program Review,Member 
  • 2010 - present, UT Health, Faculty Assembly (FA), Member 
  • 2018, UT Health, Mentoring Committee 
  • 2013 - 2018, UT Health, Institutional Review Board, Member 
  • 2012 - 2018, UT Health, Faculty Senate, Member 
  • 2017, University Panel Member   
  • 2017, Bigg's Institute for Alzheimer and Neurodegenerative Diseases, Member 
  • 2016, Task Force SON Faculty Affairs Organizational Structure, Member 
  • 2016, School Search Committee for the Vice Dean Practice, Member 
  • 2015 - 2017, UT Health Faculty Promotions, Tenure, and Appointments Committee, Member 
  • 2014 - 2017, UT Health Committee on Graduate Studies, Member 
  • 2010 - 2016, UT Health Doctor of Nursing Practice Curriculum Sub-Committee, Member 
  • 2013 - 2017, School Reviewer of applicants for DNP Program 

  Service to the Profession

  • 2017 – present, Committee Member, Alzheimer's Research and Care Consortium 
  • 2019 – 2022, Advisory Board Member, South Texas Alzheimer's Association 
  • 2019 – 2022, Member, American Heart and Stroke Association, Brain Health Science 
  • 2012 – 2017, Chair, Search Committee, UTHSCSA, School of Nursing, Health Restoration and Care Systems Management 
  • 2016 – 2016, Reviewer, American Heart and Stroke Association 
  • 2016 – Present, Journal Reviewer, Disability and Rehabilitation 

  Professional Affiliations 

  • 2012 – present, Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International 
  • 2011 – present, Improvement Science Research Network 
  • 2010 – present, American Heart and Stroke 
  • 2007 – present, Society for Clinical Trials 
  • 2000 – present, International Society for Quality of Life Research 
  • 1992 – present, American Association of Neuroscience Nurses 
  • 1985 – present, Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses 
  • 1977 – present, Canadian Nurses Association 

  Community Service

  • 2019, Invited speaker, San Antonio Living 
  • 2019, Guest Speaker, Texas Public Radio, The Source 
  • 2019, Speaker, Supporting Family Caregivers 
  • 2018, Panel Member, Defining Hope - Panel Discussion 
  • 2018, Invited speaker, Academy of Learning in Retirement 
  • 2018, Guest Speaker, Living with Alzheimer‘s Disease 
  • 2017, Invited speaker, Guest Speaker on Caregiver SOS Radio Program 
  • 2017, Invited speaker, Caring for the Caregiver Presentation 
  • 2016, Member, Caregiver Coalition Committee 
  • 2016, Member, San Antonio Area Foundation Conference Committee 
  • 2016, Invited speaker, Baptist Health System Stroke Survivor Support Group 
  • 2015 - 2016, Facilitator, University Health System Stroke Survivor Support Group 
  • 2014 – 2018, Member, Impact San Antonio 

• Publications

  Peer-reviewed Articles (*indicates data-based) 

  • White CL, Barrera A, Turner S, Glassner A, Brackett J, Rivette R, Meyer K. Family Caregivers’ Perceptions and Experiences of Participating in the Learning Skills Together Intervention to Build Self-Efficacy for Providing Complex Care. Geriatric Nursing, In press 2022.
  • Meyer K, Glassner A, Norman R, James D, Sculley R, LealVasquez L, Hepburn K, Lui J, White CL. Caregiver Self-Efficacy Improves Following Complex Care Training: Results from the Learning Skills Together Pilot Study. Geriatric Nursing, In press, 2022.
  • Masoud S, Glassner AA, Mendoza M, Rhodes S, White CL. "A Different Way to Survive": The Experiences of Family Caregivers of Persons Living With Dementia During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Fam Nurs. 2022 Aug;28(3):243-257. doi: 10.1177/10748407221111079. 
  • White CL, Masoud SS, Glassner AA, Rhodes S, Mendoza M, Meyer K. A Multiple Stakeholder Perspective on the Impact of COVID-19 on Dementia Care. J Patient Exp. 2022 Jul 11;9:23743735221112208. doi: 10.1177/23743735221112208.
  • Meyer KN, Glassner A, Lee K, Pickering CEZ, White CL. Conceptualizing How Caregiving Relationships Connect to Quality of Family Caregiving within the Stress Process Model. J Gerontol Soc Work. 2022 Aug-Sep;65(6):635-648. doi: 10.1080/01634372.2021.2010855.
  • Prado P, Norman RS, Vasquez L, Glassner A, Osuoha P, Meyer K, Brackett JR, White CL. An interprofessional skills workshop to teach family caregivers of people living with dementia to provide complex care. J Interprof Educ Pract. 2022 Mar;26:100481. doi: 10.1016/j.xjep.2021.100481.
  • Patel NK, Masoud SS, Meyer K, Davila AV, Rivette S, Glassner AA, James D, White CL. Engaging Multi-Stakeholder Perspectives to Identify Dementia Care Research Priorities. Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes, 2021; 5:46.
  • Masoud S, Glassner AA, Patel N, Mendoza M, James D, Rivette S, White CL. Engagement with a diverse Stakeholder Advisory Council for research in dementia care. Res Involve Engage, 2021; 7:54.
  • Masoud S, Meyer KN, Martin Sweet L, Prado PJ, White CL. "We don't feel so alone": A qualitative study of virtual Memory Cafés to support social connectedness among individuals living with dementia and care partners during COVID-19. Frontiers in Public Health, May 13, 2021
  • Osuoha PS, Masoud SS, Leibas ML, Cleveland LM, Reed CC, Bridgett Piernik-Yoder, White CL. “Getting to Know Them”: Person-Centered Care for Patients with Dementia in Acute Care, Journal of Gerontological Nursing, In press, November 2020.
  • Lazar RM, Howard VJ, Kernan WN, Aparicio HJ, Levine DA, Viera AJ, Jordan LC, Nyenhuis DL, Possin KL, Sorond FA, White CL. A Primary Care Agenda for Brain Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Stroke. 2021 Mar 15;:STR0000000000000367. doi: 10.1161/STR.0000000000000367. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33719523.
  • Meyer K, James D, Amazega B, White CL. Simulation Learning to Train Healthcare Students in Person-Centered Dementia Care. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education. 2020 Oct 20;1-16.
  • Meyer KL, Patel N, White CL. A dyadic analysis of perceived support from a spousal care partner on caregiver and care recipient depression. Aging and Mental Health. In press.
  • Du Y, Paiva K, Cebula A, Kim S, Lopez K, Li C, White C, Myneni S, Seshadri S, Wang J. Diabetes-Related Topics in an Online Forum for Caregivers of Individuals Living with Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias: Qualitative Inquiry. J Med Internet Res. 2020 Jul 6;22(7):e17851. 
  • Barton LR, Parke KA, White CL. Screening for the Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health at a School-Based Clinic. Journal of Pediatric Health Care 2019 Mar
  • Lee K, Puga P, Pickering CEZ, Masoud SS, White CL. Transitioning into the caregiver role following a diagnosis of Alzheimer‘s disease or related dementia: A scoping review. International Journal of Nursing Studies 2019 Feb
  • Mehta T, McClure LA, White CL, Taylor A, Benavente OR, Lakshminarayan K. Effect of Postural Hypotension on Recurrent Stroke: Secondary Prevention of Small Subcortical Strokes (SPS3) Study Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases 2019;28(8):2124-2131.
  • White CL, Cantu A, Motz D, Patterson Michele, Caron JL, Birnbaum LA. Opportunities and Challenges in Secondary Stroke Prevention: A Mixed Methods Study Disability and Rehabilitation 2018 May.
  • Molidor S, Overbaugh KJ, James D, White CL. Palliative Care and Stroke - An Integrative Review of the Literature Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing 2018;20(4).
  • White CL, Overbaugh KJ, Pickering CEZ, Piernik-Yoder B, James D, Patel DI, Puga F, Ford L, Cleveland J. Advancing Care for Family Caregivers of Persons with Dementia through Caregiver and Community Partnerships. Research Involvement and Engagement 2018;4(1)
  • Overbaugh KJ, Zaragoza G, White CL. The Formation of a Community Academic Partnership to Address Health Disparities and Improve Outcomes for Latino Family Caregivers Living in a Rural Community. Issues in Mental Health Nursing 2018;39(8):714-716.
  • Ku E, Scherzer R, Odden MC, Shlipak, M, White CL, Field TS, Benavente OR, Pergola PE, Peralta CA. Patterns of blood pressure response during intensive BP lowering and clinical events: results from the Secondary Prevention of Small Subcortical Strokes trial. Blood Pressure 2017
  • Odden MC, McClure LA, Sawaya BP, White CL, Peralta CA, Field TS, Hart RG, Benavente OR, Pergola PE. Achieved Blood Pressure and Outcomes in the Secondary Prevention of Small Subcortical Strokes Trial. Hypertension 2016;67:63-69.
  • Peralta CA, McClure LA, Scherzer R, Odden MC, White CL, Shlipak M, Benavente OR, Pergola PE. The effect of intensive vs. usual blood pressure control on kidney function among persons with prior lacunar stroke: a post-hoc analysis of the SPS3 randomized trial. Circulation 2016;133:584-591.
  • White CL, Brady TL, Saucedo LL, Motz D, Sharp J, Birnbaum LA . Toward a Better Understanding of Readmissions after Stroke: Partnering with Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Journal of Clinical Nursing 2015 Apr;24:1091-1100.

  Non-Peer-reviewed Articles (invited electronic and paper publications.)

  • Stevens A, White C, Ory MG, Sanji S. Most caregivers of people with dementia are family members, and they need help 2019 Jan. Available from: https://theconversation.com/most-caregivers-of-people-with-dementia-are-family-members-and-they-need-help-103503
  • White CL. Strategies to Support Engagement are Key to Managing Risk and Preventing Stroke American Heart Association Learning Library; 2014 Oct. Available from: http://my.americanheart.org/professional/ScienceNews/Strategies-to-Support-Engagement-are-Key-to-Managing-Risk-and-Preventing-Stroke_UCM_469081_Article.jsp
  • White CL. Mary Glover Lecture 2006: The Contributions of Neuroscience Nursing to the Field of Quality of Life. AXON 2006;28(1):7-14.
  • Benavente O, White CL, Roldan AM. Small vessel strokes. Current Cardiology Reports 2005;7(1):23-28.

  Abstracts 

  • Meyer, K., Chinea, A., Masoud, S., Glassner, A., Hamilton, K., Wang, J. & White, C. Associations Between Quality of Care with Health and Health Behaviors Among Spousal Dementia Caregivers. Robert A. Clark Frontiers of Translational Science Research Day. Poster and Platform Presentation. Virtual
  • White CL, Patel N, Masoud SS, Davila AE, Rivette S, James DL. Multi-stakeholder engagement to build evidence around better palliative care for families living with dementia 2020 Dec. (Alzheimer's Disease International, Singapore). 
  • Glassner AA, Meyer KN, Rose CJ, Hennessey E, Lewis L, Roberts J, Horne EJ, Rhodes SL, Brackett J, White CL. Promoting Interprofessional Collaboration: A thematic analysis of reciprocal learning through the IPE Learning Skills Together Workshop 2020 May. (2nd Annual Interprofessional Health Showcase). 
  • Shivers S, Lessem R, Masoud SS, White CL. Preparing and Empowering People Living with Dementia to Engage in Research 2020 Mar. (American Society on Aging Annual Conference, Atlanta). 
  • Gandy L, Medina A, Hamilton K, Prado P, Santos A, White CL. Tango Together: Developing and Implementing Dance Workshops in a Memory Care Center 2020 Feb. (Annual Community Service Learning (CSL) Conference, San Antonio). 
  • Masoud S, White CL. Caring for the Caregiver: A program model of support and education for family caregivers of people living with dementia. 2019 Nov. (American Public Health Association 2019, Philadelphia). 
  • White CL, Brackett JR, Masoud SS. Supporting Families with Dementia through Community Engagement Models 2019 Aug. (Quality in Long-Term Care Conference 2019, Georgetown, Texas). 
  • Du Y, Paiva K, Cebula A, Kim S, Lopez K, Li C, White CL, Seshadri S, Wang J. Diabetes Related Topics in a Connected Online Forum for Caregivers of Alzheimer's Disease or Related Dementias: A Qualitative Inquiry. 2019 Jun. (5th Annual SAMHS and Universities Research Forum, San Antonio). 
  • Brackett J, James DL, Masoud S, White CL. Partnering With the Community to Support Family Caregivers: The Caring for the Caregiver Program 2019 Apr. (American Society on Aging, New Orleans, April 15 to 18, 2019). 
  • Overbaugh KJ, Molidor S, White CL, James DL. Palliative Care and Stroke: An Integrative Review of the Literature 2018 Feb. p. P678-P679. (Journal of Pain and Symptom Management; vol. 55, no. 2). 
  • Pickering, PhD, MS, BSN CE, Overbaugh, PhD, MSN, BSN KJ, Piernik-Yoder B, Puga F, James, MSN, RN, CCRN-K DL, Patel, PhD DI, Ford, PhD, MA, MSN, RN LA, White, PhD, RN CL. Developing the Caring for the Caregiver Program for the San Antonio Dementia Community 2017. p. S183. (Journal of the American Geriatrics Society). 
  • Ku E, Scherzer R, Odden M, Shlipak M, White CL, Benavente OR, Pergola PE, Peralta CA. Patterns of Blood Pressure Change during Intensive Blood Pressure Lowerin in the Secondary Prevention of Small Subcortical Strokes (SPS3) Trial 2016 Nov. (Abstract presented at American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week, Chicago, Ill). 
  • Larrotta D, Garcia A, White CL. An Examination of Evidenced-Based Interventions for Family Caregivers of Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementias 2016 Sep. (Presented at Conference for Community Engagement and Healthcare Improvement, San Antonio, TX). 
  • White CL, Ihegword B, Patterson M, Motz D, Williamson R, Caron J, Birnbaum LA. Feasibility Testing of mHealth for brainHealth: a Mobile Intervention to Support Secondary Stroke Prevention 2016. p. AWP382. (Stroke; vol. 47). 
  • White CL, Patterson M, Motz D, Williamson R, Caron J, Birnbaum LA. Stroke Survivors’ Perceptions about Risk Factor Management: Challenges and Opportunities 2016. p. ATP412. (Stroke; vol. 47). 
  • Field TS, Pearce LA, Wardlaw JM, Doubal FN, Bazan C, Shoamanesh A, Ohba H, Catanese L, McClure LA, White CL, Hart RG, Benavente OR. Prediction of recurrent stroke in lacunar stroke patients: Performance of Small Vessel Disease (SVD) score in SPS3 Trial 2016. p. AWP166. (Stroke; vol. 47). 

  Invited Podium Presentations (i. e. keynotes presentations)  

  • 2020, COPE: A Program of Support for Families Living with Dementia, South Texas Alzheimer's Conference, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX (Co-Presenter) 
  • 2019, A Community Academic Partnership to Understand Needs and Improve Support for Rural Latino Family Caregivers, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Biennial Conference, Washington, MD (Co-Presenter) 
  • 2019, Considerations for Caring for the Elderly, Aging and Dementia Symposium, Physician Leadership San Antonio, San Antonio, TX (Invited Speaker) 
  • 2019, Caring for Families with Dementia Across the Continuum of Care, AMSN San Antonio Chapter, Association of Medical and Surgical Nurses, San Antonio, TX (Invited Speaker) 
  • 2019, The Power of Music for Families Living with Dementia, The Healing Power of Music, Sigma Alpha Iota, Theta Gamma, Department of Music, UTSA, San Antonio, TN (Keynote Speaker) 
  • 2019, Caring for the Caregiver: A Community-Engaged Model of Support, Neuroscience Research Seminar Series, UT Health RioGrande Valley, Harlingen, TX (Invited Speaker) 
  • 2019, Caring for the Care Givers Symposium, SAMHS and Universities Research Forum, UT Health San Antonio, UTSA, Military, San Antonio, TX (Panel) 
  • 2019, Family Caregiving: A Public Health Crisis, Council for Excellence in Women’s Health, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX (Invited Speaker) 
  • 2018, Family Caregiving" Caring for the Caregiver, American Parkinson Disease Association Texas Chapter Conference, American Parkinson Disease Association Texas Chapter Conference, San Antonio, TX (Invited Speaker) 
  • 2018, Caring for Persons with Dementia and their Families, Annual Geriatrics Conference, San Antonio, TX (Invited Speaker) 
  • 2018, Caring for Persons with Dementia, South Texas Family Medicine Grand Rounds, San Antonio, TX (Co-Presenter) 
  • 2017, Palliative Care in Stroke: A Review of the Literature, Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association Annual Meeting, Philidelphia, PA (Co-Author) 
  • 2017, CARES: A Rural Community Partnership to Address the Health of Family Caregivers, 2017 Community Engagement Symposium, Institute for Integration of Medicine and Science, San Antonio, TX (Co-Presenter) 
  • 2017, Setting a Caregiver Research Agenda, Community Engagement and Healthcare Improvement, School of Nursing, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX (Panel) 
  • 2017, Caring for the Caregiver Program, Baptist Health Foundation, San Antonio, TX (Invited Speaker) 
  • 2017, Advancing Care for Family Caregivers of Persons with Dementia: Community and Caregiver Partnerships, SURF 2017 San Antonio Military Health System & Universities Research Forum, UT Health San Antonio and UTSA, San Antonio, TX (Sole Presenter) 
  • 2017, New Paradigms in Caregiving: Healthcare Needs, Capacity, and Policy, SURF 2017 San Antonio Military Health System & Universities Research Forum, UT Health San Antonio and UTSA, San Antonio, TX (Panel) 
  • 2017, Caregiver Stress: Updates and Management, Innovation to Improve Health and Health Systems, Philippine Nurses Association of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX (Invited Speaker) 
  • 2017, Caring for the Caregiver Program, Nursing Advisory Council Development Committee, San Antonio, TX (Invited Speaker) 
  • 2017, Alzheimer's Disease - An Overview of Diagnosis and Management, Maranatha Caregiver's Support Group, Floresville, TX (Invited Speaker) 
  • 2017, CARES: A Community Project to Support Family Caregivers, Pearsall Rotary Club, Pearsall, TX (Invited Speaker)