BA, Amherst College
MSW & Louis Lowy Certificate in Gerontology, Boston University, School of Social Work
PhD, Brandeis University, Heller School for Social Policy and Management
Dr. Alcon's practice and research have been at the organizational and community levels with a particular focus on services provided by agencies serving older persons and their families. She has worked extensively with volunteers and community groups on programming, advocacy and evaluation in the areas of family economic security and aging services.
As the current chair of the School of Social Work she has been fortunate to be able to work with students, staff and faculty on the academic and organizational development of the BSW and MSW programs. It is her particular pleasure to support students who wish to expand their research skills and to introduce students to the rich opportunities for social work practice in the field of aging.