Advisory Board
In our effort to develop the most comprehensive and conversational educational materials possible, based on current scientific research, LightBridge has assembled a group of diverse professionals with a wide range of skills, knowledge, and expertise in Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, education, communications, and technology. We’ve gathered professionals who have dedicated their careers to researching, learning and teaching others about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, as well as directly serving individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their families. These award winning nurses, doctors, university professors, scientists, researchers, and authors—most with PhDs—develop content, consult, and advise LightBridge on the accuracy, relevance, and clarity of its educational caregiver guides.
Barker Bausell, PhD
Dr. Barker Bausell, a Statistician specializing in Educational Measurement and Statistics, is a Senior Research Methodologist, a Professor and Director of Research in the Complementary Medical Program at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and a Professor at the University of Maryland...Read more about Barker Bausell, PhD
Kathleen Coen Buckwalter, PhD, RN, FAAN
Dr. Kathleen Coen Buckwalter is the Sally Mathis Hartwig Professor of Gerontological Nursing Research, at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa. She is Director of the John A. Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, Associate Director of the Gerontological Nursing Interventions Research Center...Read more about Kathleen Coen Buckwalter, PhD, RN, FAAN
Ruth Covell, MD
Dr. Ruth Covell is Associate Dean for Programs and Policy for the School of Medicine and Clinical Professor of Family and Preventive Medicine. She has been very closely involved in the planning for the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences as well as the planning for the Pharmaceutical Sciences Building...Read more about Ruth Covell, MD
Linda Davis, PhD, RN
Dr. Linda Davis, an expert in informal family caregiving for the elderly, is a Professor at the Duke School of Nursing (DUSON). A member of the NIH/NINR Study Section on Adults/Older Adults, Dr. Davis has led DUSON's successful standing committee conducting faculty searches...Read more about Linda Davis, PhD, RN
Willa Fields, DNSc, RN
Dr. Willa Fields, Associate Professor of Nursing, San Diego State University School of Nursing. Willa Fields has a diverse background in clinical nursing, education, research, performance improvement, management, and information systems and was formerly Vice President of Patient Care Information Systems at Sharp Healthcare Systems...Read more about Willa Fields, DNSc, RN
Mary Guerriero Austrom, PhD
Dr. Mary Guerriero Austrom, Wesley P. Martin Professor of Alzheimer's Education, Indiana University, Indianapolis. Mary Guerriero Austrom received a B.A. and B.Ed. from Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario Canada in 1980 and 1981 respectively...Read more about Mary Guerriero Austrom, PhD
Beverly Hall, PhD, RN, FAAN
Dr. Beverly Hall is Professor Emeritus, University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing. Previously, she was Professor and Chair, Department of Mental Health, Community, and Administrative Nursing, University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Hall is a psychiatric nurse and medical sociologist. She is the author of more than 70 articles...Read more about Beverly Hall, PhD, RN, FAAN
Marcia K. Hall
Marcia Hall is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Sharp Coronado Hospital, part of the Sharp HealthCare System in San Diego. The hospital has been recently honored as one of only five hospitals nationwide to be selected as a Planetree Designated Patient Centered Care Hospital...Read more about Marcia K. Hall
Sharon Lewis, PhD, RN, FAAN
Dr. Sharon Lewis is a Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas in both the School of Nursing and in the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Lewis is also a Clinical Nurse Scientist at the Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center...Read more about Sharon Lewis, PhD, RN, FAAN
Adrianne Dill Linton PhD, RN
Dr. Adrianne Linton is a Professor of Nursing at the University of Texas Health Center at San Antonio. She is committed to research in the management of behaviors in adults with dementia and has presented and published her findings extensively. Dr. Linton has served on the Advisory Board of the Alzheimer’s Association of San Antonio...Read more about Adrianne Dill Linton PhD, RN
Laura Martinez, PhD, RN
Dr. Laura Martinez is Associate Professor Emerita at the University of New Mexico College of Nursing. As Coordinator for the Collaborative Mexico/CON MSN Program she worked with thirty-seven faculty members from Universidad Autonoma Nacional de Mexico (UNAM), Universidad Autonoma de Estado de Morelos...Read more about Laura Martinez, PhD, RN
Brian D. Mulligan, MD
Dr. Brian Mulligan is an Assistant Professor of Radiology at the University of Illinois School of Medicine in Chicago. Dr. Mulligan has been Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology by The American Board of Radiology for 27 years. He has practiced the sub specialty of mammography for the past 10 years...Read more about Brian D. Mulligan, MD
Linda R. Phillips, PhD, RN, FAAN
Dr. Linda Phillips is Professor and Audrienne H. Moseley Endowed Chair in Nursing, University of California at Los Angeles. She was formerly Professor of Nursing, Associate Dean of Research for the College of Nursing and Co-Director, Arizona Center on Aging at the University of Arizona, Tucson...Read more about Linda R. Phillips, PhD, RN, FAAN
Gustavo C. Roman, MD
Dr. Gustavo Román is a Professor of Neurology at the University of Texas Health Science Center's School of Medicine in San Antonio. An internationally recognized expert in the field of Vascular dementia, Dr. Román will consult LightBridge on the medical and neurological content...Read more about Gustavo C. Roman, MD
Dianna Shomaker, PhD, RN, FAAN
Dr. Dianna Shomaker is Professor Emerita of the University of New Mexico College of Nursing. Her expertise reflects a deep appreciation for and understanding of cross-cultural issues and an interest in translating culturally specific aspects of dementia and caregiving...Read more about Dianna Shomaker, PhD, RN, FAAN
Barbara Smith, PhD, RN, FACSM, FAAN
Dr. Barbara Smith is the Associate Dean for Research and a Professor at the University of Maryland’s School of Nursing. Dr. Smith will advise LightBridge on its research procedures, including the evaluation process used to determine the LightBridge team’s research results.Read more about Barbara Smith, PhD, RN, FACSM, FAAN
Janet K. Specht, PhD, RN, FAAN
Dr. Janet Specht, Associate Professor, University of Iowa College of Nursing. Dr. Specht's research interests include practice models to promote professional nursing; diagnosis, interventions and outcomes for older persons with urinary incontinence; and care of persons with dementia and their families...Read more about Janet K. Specht, PhD, RN, FAAN
Linda Teri, PhD
Dr. Linda Teri, Professor in the Department of Psychosocial & Community Health and Adjunct Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry & Behavioral Science at the University of Washington. She is the past Director and Chief Psychologist of the Geriatric and Family Services Clinic...Read more about Linda Teri, PhD
Wendy Wood, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Dr. Wendy Wood received a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University in 1975. Inspired by her clinical work with frail elders, she went on to earn a post-professional Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy in 1988 and a PhD in Occupational Science in 1995, from the University of Southern California...Read more about Wendy Wood, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Lena Smith, M.A., LBSW, LNHA, PhD Candidate
Lena Smith has twenty-four years of experience working with seniors and an expertise in long-term care, dementia care programs and facility design. Lena’s experience has included direct medical social work, facility management, and program design for numerous facilities and levels of care within the long-term care continuum...
