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Abby Helsinger

Educational Credentials

• M.S., Exercise and Health Studies (with a focus in healthy aging), ºÚÁÏÉçÇø
• B.S., Health and Sport Studies, Minor in Gerontology, ºÚÁÏÉçÇø

Biography

Over the past 15 years, Abby has worked for local and national non-profit organizations where she focused on healthy living and chronic disease prevention and management. Most recently, Abby has supported non-profits around the country in building capacity for, launching, and sustaining evidence-based chronic disease prevention and management programs. In 2020, Abby returned to ºÚÁÏÉçÇø to join the Scripps Gerontology Center as a Senior Research Associate. Her work at Scripps focused on creating tools to support care-partnering families, evaluating dementia capable communities projects, and exploring educational opportunities for aging adults. Abby recently transitioned to the Discovery Center (Summer 2022), where she supports projects related to her research interests, including public health and policy, health behaviors and chronic disease prevention, and equity. In addition to her work at the Discovery Center, Abby is also pursuing her Ph.D.

Professional Success Formula

• 25% Collaboration (teamwork makes the dream work)
• 25% Communication (“The art of communication is the language of leadership.” ~ James Humes)
• 25% Commitment (prioritize time to the causes you care about)
• 25% Competency (possessing sufficient knowledge, skills, and talents to achieve success).

Work Commitments

• Advocacy to influence resource allocation, so that all people have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential
• Collaboration to maximize and highlight individual strengths and talents that contribute to team success
• Strategic Innovation that fosters progressive thinking, thereby opening a path to a better community, nation, and world.