Monika White, Ph.D.

HelpGuide co-founder Monika White, Ph.D., is a nationally recognized educator, researcher, and speaker in the field of aging. Prior to her retirement, she was the president and CEO of the Center for Healthy Aging and an adjunct professor of gerontology at the USC Davis School of Gerontology. A leading authority on care management for older adults and their families, she lectures and consults around the world on topics including healthy aging, caregiving, and eldercare services.

Over the course of a nearly 50-year career, Monika focused on coordinating health and community-based service delivery systems for older adults and their families. She continues to serve on many boards and committees, including as Chair of the Los Angeles Foundation on Aging, a nonprofit that supports the the City of Los Angeles Department of Aging (LADOA) by funding innovative programs, promoting independence, and improving the quality of life for older adults and their caregivers.

She is the recipient of numerous awards for her contributions to the fields of Social Work and Aging. In 2020, she was inducted into the California Social Work Hall of Distinction.

Education

Ph.D. in Social Work, University of Southern California
M.S.W. in Social Work, University of Southern California