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Ruthann Froberg

Ruthann Froberg, Ph.D. Student in Adult Development and Aging

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Ruthann Froberg, Ph.D. Student in Adult Development and Aging

Department of Human Development and Family Science rfroberg@vt.edu

Ruthann Froberg (she/her) is a first year Ph.D. student in the Adult Development and Aging program. Her research interests center around elder mistreatment prevention. Ruthann received her B.S. in Chemistry from Emory & Henry University and her MPA and Graduate Certificate in Gerontology from the University of Kentucky. Prior to starting her Ph.D., she worked full-time as a Research Associate at Education Development Center, supporting initiatives around elder mistreatment prevention, identification, and response. 

  • Elder Mistreatment Prevention
  • BS in Chemistry, Emory & Henry University
  • MPA & Graduate Certificate in Gerentology, University of Kentucky