Edwina French

Research Associate

Edwina French is the Research Associate at the Center for the Study of Aging. Her work focuses on marketing, social media, and evaluation for the Family Caregiver Navigator program. She recently graduated with her Master’s degree in Public Health with an emphasis in Prevention and Intervention Programming from Boise State University. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Health Studies from Boise State University as well. Edwina was part of a research team that conducted a needs assessment on the impact of substance use disorder on Relatives As Parents and their families (otherwise known as kinship care families). She worked as a caregiver and med tech at an assisted living and memory care facility for three years where she experienced the highs and lows of caregiving.  Edwina’s passion within public health is improving the overall health and well-being of older adults and their support system.

Contact Information
Email: Edwinawallen@boisestate.edu