Biography

Dr. Howell completed her Master's at the University of Cincinnati and her PhD at the University of Kentucky in anthropology and gerontology. Britteny's research focuses on engaging older adults (aged 65+ years) in community-engaged projects to enhance healthy and positive aging. Her research involves undergraduate and graduate student research assistants from the UAA Healthy Aging Research Lab to investigate the barriers and facilitators to healthy aging, and develop interventions to improve health outcomes in the Circumpolar North. Britteny teaches service-learning, community-engaged and interprofessional health courses and serves on the UAA Interprofessional Education Committee.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Undergraduate

Professional & Department Service

• BSHS Assessment Coordinator
• National Resource Center for Alaska Native Elders
• Affiliate faculty in Department of Anthropology & Geography
• Alaska Dementia Action Collaborative
• Coordinator for the Occupational Endorsement Certificate (OEC) in Gerontology
• UAA Healthy Aging Research Lab

Publications

• View research publications.
• View Google Scholar profile.

Duties & Responsibilities

On sabbatical for Academic Year 2024-2025