Tiffany Young
Brief Bio
Dr. Tiffany L. Young is an Assistant Professor in the Gerontology Program at the University of North Carolina Greensboro whose teaching and research have focused on healthy aging, intergenerational relationships, health equity, and community-engaged research. With over 15 years of experience in aging and public health, she collaborates with communities and organizations to develop and assess programs that enhance health and well-being across the lifespan. Her research has examined how intergenerational ties, stakeholder involvement, and evidence-based practices can strengthen individuals, families, and communities. When teaching, Dr. Young fosters engaging environments that connect theory, research, and practice through interdisciplinary approaches, real-world examples, and active learning. She is especially dedicated to helping students understand the complexities of aging and develop innovative strategies to support older adults and their communities.
Education
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Ph.D., Aging Studies (Cognate in Evaluation), University of South Florida
- M.A., Gerontology, Georgia State University
- B.S., Psychology, Georgia State University
Course Taught
- GRO 631 – Program Planning and Evaluation for Professionals in Aging
- GRO 201 – Introduction to Gerontology: Thinking About Aging
Selected Publications
- Young, T. L., Davis, K., Asare-Konadu, C., Parrish, L., & Pugh, C. (2024). Strengthening Collaborative Community and Research Partnership Decision-Making Processes to Achieve Health Equity. Journal of Participatory Research Methods, 5(2).
- Ellis, K. R., Young, T. L., & Langford, A. T. (2023). Advancing Racial Health Equity Through Family-Focused Interventions for Chronic Disease Management. Preventing Chronic Disease, 20.
- Young, T. L., Carter-Edwards, L., Frerichs, L., Hassmiller, K., Green, M., Quarles, E., Dave, G., & Corbie-Smith, G. (2019). Action Learning Cohort Series: An Innovative Community-Engaged Approach for Translating Research Into Practice. Health Promotion Practice, 22(1), 63-71.
- Young, T. L., Janke, M. C., Sharpe, C., & Carthron, D. (2019). Exploring the Feasibility of a Community-Based Participatory Intergenerational Physical Activity Intervention for Kinship Families: The Perspectives of Professional Stakeholders. Evaluation and Program Planning, 72, 136-144.
- Lee, C., Mellor, T., Dilworth-Anderson, P., Young, T., Brayne, C., & Lafortune, L. (2018). Opportunities and challenges in public and community engagement: the connected for cognitive health in later life (CHILL) project. Research involvement and engagement, 4, 42.