Dr. Jacqueline Angel

Biography

Jacqueline L. Angel is a Professor at the Lyndon B Johnson School of Public Affairs and holds the Wilbur J. Cohen Professorship in Health Social Policy. Her research primarily focuses on health and retirement issues, particularly among the Latino aging population, and explores family dynamics, immigration processes, and health outcomes in the Mexican-origin population. She works collaboratively with a transdisciplinary research team investigating pathways that influence the cognitive function outcomes of Mexican Americans. Angel is the Principal Investigator for several significant studies, including a longitudinal panel study of the health of older Mexicans and a bi-national study on dementia care. Her extensive scholarly contributions include over 100 journal articles, 40 book chapters, and 15 books, among them 'Loss of Autonomy: Likely Dementia Living Arrangement Transitions for Mexicans and Mexican Americans.' Angel has received numerous awards for her mentorship and contributions to the field, including the 2024 American Sociological Association Matilda White Riley Distinguished Scholar Award and the 2023 James Jackson Outstanding Mentorship Award. With a Ph.D. focused on Hispanic health, demographics, and aging policy, she actively advocates for the interests of older adults through her role on the Board of Family Eldercare, Inc.

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