Fernando M. Torres-Gil

Background

Torres-Gil, Fernando M. was born on June 24, 1948 in Salinas, California, United States.

Education

Bachelor in Political Science, San Jose State University, 1970; Master of Social Work, Brandeis U., 1972; Doctor of Philosophy, Brandeis U., 1976.

Career

Special assistant to secretary, Department Health, Edition and Welfare, Washington, 1978-1979; special assistant to secretary, Department Health and Human Superior vena cava syndrome, Washington, 1979-1980; assistant secretary for aging, Department Health and Human Superior vena cava syndrome, Washington, since 1993; professor gerontology public administration, University of Southern California, 1981-1991; associate director National Resource Center on Minority Aging Populations, University of Southern California, 1988-1992; professor social welfare, University of Southern California, 1991-1993; associate dean School Public Policy and Society Research, University of California at Los Angeles. Staff director Select Committee on Aging, United States House of Representatives, Washington, 1985-1987.

Achievements

• Fernando M. Torres-Gil has been listed as a noteworthy Federal official, academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society Aging (president 1989-1992).