Gashaye Tefera

Dr. Gashaye Melaku Tefera is an Assistant Professor at the College of Social Work. His research focuses on healthcare access and health disparities among underserved and disadvantaged communities, including immigrants, refugees, and older adults. His work explores the use of technology to promote independent living among older adults, analyzing how they engage with technology to monitor vital health information. Moving forward, Dr. Tefera aims to investigate the unique challenges faced by older adult immigrants, a critically underserved population. As a faculty affiliate, he looks forward to collaborating with interdisciplinary researchers to develop projects that enhance the well-being of immigrant older adults in the U.S.