Starting in January, Jessica A. Kelley, professor of sociology, will be the editor-in-chief of the social sciences section of The Journal of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences. The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) is the nation’s largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging.

“We are fortunate to have the opportunity to work more closely with Dr. Kelley in the role of editor-in-chief due to her immeasurable experience as a leader in aging research and her editorial experience,” said Ishan C. Williams, chair of GSA’s Program, Publications, and Products Committee. “She brings to this role a high level of quality in her own research science and keen attention to take the journal to new levels of prestige by exploring key areas of aging research that will span areas of inclusion and diversity, contributing to the interests of our global readership.”

The social science section of The Journal of Gerontology, Series B publishes peer-reviewed articles using approaches including quantitative, qualitative, experimental and non-experimental research within topic areas such as anthropology, demography, economics, epidemiology, geography, health services research, political science, public health, social history, social work and sociology. 

Read more about this appointment on the Gerontological Society of America’s website.