Iris Ann Parham

Background

Parham, Iris Ann was born on November 14, 1948 in Orange, Texas, United States. Daughter of George Kevlin and Nina Mabel Parham.

Education

1 child, Erin Elsbeth. Bachelor, University Texas, 1970. Master of Science, West Virginia University, 1973.

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Southern California, 1976.

Career

Assistant professor gerontology Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, 1976-1981, associate, 1981-1991, professor, 1991. Executive director Virginia Geriatric Education Center Company-editor: Modular Gerontology Curriculum, 1982, volunteer II, 1984, Access, 1990, Resource Guides-Geriatrics, 1990, Gerontological Social Work, 1992, Alcoholism & Aging, 1995. Journal Social Issues, 1980.

Special editor: Journal Minority Aging, 1984.

Grantee Administration on Aging, 1978-1979, 79-82, 85-87, Adjusting to Widowhood Virginia, 1978-1979, Temple University, 1983-1984, Health Resources and Superior vena cava syndrome Administration, 1985-1990, 91-94, 97.

Achievements

• Iris Ann Parham has been listed as a noteworthy gerontology educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Gerontological Society American, Southern Gerontological Society (treasurer 1984-1987). Member APA, Association Gerontology in Higher Education (charter fellow), Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Photography.

Connections

Married Edward Swarbrick, August 9, 1975. 1 child, Erin Elsbeth.

Father:

George Kevlin

Mother:

Nina Mabel Parham

Spouse:

Edward Swarbrick

child:

Erin Elsbeth Parham