University of Delaware
Sharon Merriman-Nai currently serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect and holds the position of Director at the Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly at the University of Delaware, where Sharon has worked since September 2001. In addition to these roles, Sharon is an Associate Scientist, Researcher, and Consultant at the University of Delaware, focusing on health education, empowerment, and equitable access to health and social services. From 2007 to 2011, Sharon was the Project Director for Public Awareness and Co-Management at the National Center on Elder Abuse, leading national awareness initiatives. Prior experience includes serving as an Outpatient Counselor and Consultant at Community Mental Health Services from 1985 to 2001, concentrating on mental health counseling for abuse survivors. Sharon holds a Master's Degree in Counseling and a Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature, both from the University of Delaware.
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University of Delaware
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The University of Delaware - a state assisted, privately chartered institution - is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant and Carnegie Research University (very high research activity). The University, with origins in 1743, was chartered by the State of Delaware in 1833. A Women's College was opened in 1914, and in 1945 UD became permanently coeducational. The main campus is located in Newark, Delaware, a suburban community of nearly 30,000, situated midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Courses are also offered at the Wilmington campus and at other locations throughout the State, including Dover, Georgetown, Milford, and Lewes.