Her research and clinical interests include environments and systems that promote healthy aging and high quality care for older adults. She has a Doctorate in Nursing Science and a Master’s in Gerontological Nursing from the University of Washington, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Oregon State College, and a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of California Davis. Previously, Dr. Young served as Chief Operations Officer for a retirement community company, and was responsible for managing and designing programs in independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing.