Educational Background

B.S. Human Science, Osaka University, Japan

M.S. Gerontology, University of Arizona

M.S. Sociology, University of Southern California

Ph.D. Sociology, University of Southern California

Areas of Research

Intergenerational Family Relationships and Living Arrangements

Informal and Formal Care for Older Adults

Cross-National and Cross-Cultural Studies of Aging

Personal Interests

movie watching, travel, viola player in a community orchestra, exercise, cooking (AND eating), family time with my little kids