Teresa Thomas "Terry" Fulmer,
(Ph.D., RN, FAAN) is the current President of
The John A. Hartford Foundation.
Prior positions include distinguished professor and dean of the
Bouvé College of Health Sciences at
Northeastern University, and Dean of the College of Nursing at New York University. She is known for her extensive research in
geriatrics
Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of older adults. The term ''geriatrics'' originates from the Greek γέρων ''geron'' meaning "old man", and ιατρός ''iatros ...
and
elder abuse
Elder abuse (also called "elder mistreatment", "senior abuse", "abuse in later life", "abuse of older adults", "abuse of older women", and "abuse of older men") is "a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any rela ...
. She has received funding from the
National Institute on Aging
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is a division of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), located in Bethesda, Maryland. The NIA itself is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.
The NIA leads a broad scientific effort to understand the ...
, the
National Institute of Nursing Research
The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), as part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, supports clinical and basic research to establish a scientific basis for the nursing care of individuals across the life span—from management ...
, and multiple foundations for her research regarding elder abuse.
Education
Fulmer received her bachelor of science, with a major in nursing, from
Skidmore College
Skidmore College is a Private school, private liberal arts colleges in the United States, liberal arts college in Saratoga Springs, New York. Approximately 2,650 students are enrolled at Skidmore pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Scien ...
in 1975. In 1977, she received her master's degree in nursing, graduating
magna cum laude from
Boston College and in 1983 got her
Ph.D.
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in Higher Education Administration from the same institution, graduating with distinguished honors. In 2001, Fulmer received her Post-Master's Certificate as a geriatric
nurse practitioner
A nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse and a type of mid-level practitioner. NPs are trained to assess patient needs, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose disease, formulate and prescribe ...
from
New York University
New York University (NYU) is a private research university in New York City. Chartered in 1831 by the New York State Legislature, NYU was founded by a group of New Yorkers led by then- Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin.
In 1832, th ...
. She previously has held certification in
gerontological nursing from the
American Nurses Credentialing Center
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA), is a certification body for nursing board certification and the largest certification body for advanced practice registered nurses in the U ...
(1978–2014)
and was a Brookdale National Fellow at
Columbia University
Columbia University (also known as Columbia, and officially as Columbia University in the City of New York) is a private research university in New York City. Established in 1754 as King's College on the grounds of Trinity Church in Manhatt ...
.
Career
In 1977, Fulmer became an instructor of rehabilitation nursing at
Salem State College
Salem State University (Salem State or SSU) is a public university in Salem, Massachusetts. Established in 1854, it is the oldest and largest institute of higher education on the North Shore and is part of the state university system in Massa ...
. Starting in 1980 and continuing through 1987, she filled many roles at
Boston College, including Assistant Professor of Nursing. She then continued her academic career with various other positions, from lectureship invitations to faculty appointments. These appointments spanned many prestigious institutions:
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1636 as Harvard College and named for its first benefactor, the Puritan clergyman John Harvard, it is the oldest institution of high ...
,
Case Western Reserve University,
Yale University
Yale University is a Private university, private research university in New Haven, Connecticut. Established in 1701 as the Collegiate School, it is the List of Colonial Colleges, third-oldest institution of higher education in the United Sta ...
,
Columbia University
Columbia University (also known as Columbia, and officially as Columbia University in the City of New York) is a private research university in New York City. Established in 1754 as King's College on the grounds of Trinity Church in Manhatt ...
,
New York University
New York University (NYU) is a private research university in New York City. Chartered in 1831 by the New York State Legislature, NYU was founded by a group of New Yorkers led by then- Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin.
In 1832, th ...
,
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania (also known as Penn or UPenn) is a private research university in Philadelphia. It is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and is ranked among the highest-regarded universitie ...
, and
Northeastern University. Notable positions include serving as the Anna C. Maxwell Chair and Associate Dean for Research of the College of Nursing at Columbia University (1992-1995) and The
Erline Perkins McGriff Professor and Dean of the College of Nursing at New York University (2005-2011).
From 2011-2014, Fulmer was the dean of the Bouvé College of Health Sciences as well as a professor of nursing and public policy/urban affairs in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities at Northeastern University.
In 2015, Fulmer became the President of
The John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF) in New York City, a foundation focused on improving the care of older adults. In addition to her role as the chief strategist for advancing the foundation's goals, she serves on many committees and boards, with the purpose of reframing the culture of aging and promotin
Age-Friendly Health Systems In 2020, she was selected to the independent Coronavirus Commission for Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes established to advise the
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on the COVID-19 crisis. She is an elected member of the
National Academy of Medicine
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM), formerly called the Institute of Medicine (IoM) until 2015, is an American nonprofit, non-governmental organization. The National Academy of Medicine is a part of the National Academies of Sciences, Eng ...
(NAM), where she also takes part in the Forum on Aging, Disability, and Independence. She is currently a Trustee for the
Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation,
Springer Publishing Company
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, th
Bassett Healthcare System She has previously served as the Chair of the National Advisory Committee for the
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is an American philanthropic organization. It is the largest one focused solely on health. Based in Princeton, New Jersey, the foundation focuses on access to health care, public health, health equity, ...
Executive Nurse Fellows Program, and held board positions at
Skidmore College
Skidmore College is a Private school, private liberal arts colleges in the United States, liberal arts college in Saratoga Springs, New York. Approximately 2,650 students are enrolled at Skidmore pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Scien ...
, the
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
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, the Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee for the
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a Cabinet-level executive branch department of the federal government charged with providing life-long healthcare services to eligible military veterans at the 170 VA medical centers an ...
, and the Advisory Board fo
Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Nursing
Awards and recognition
As a leading expert in geriatrics, Dr. Fulmer has been nationally and internationally recognized for her work, especially the development of the
NICHE
Niche may refer to:
Science
*Developmental niche, a concept for understanding the cultural context of child development
*Ecological niche, a term describing the relational position of an organism's species
*Niche differentiation, in ecology, the ...
program and Age-Friendly Health System movement. She is the recipient of many prestigious awards. PBS’s Next Avenue selected her as one of their top 50 Influencers in Aging. In 2016, she received the Award for Exceptional Service to
The New York Academy of Medicine for her distinguished service on the Academy’s Board of Trustees, including as vice-chair and her engagement in the Academy's policy initiatives. In 2017, the American Society on Aging also awarded her the Rosalie S. Wolf Award for her work on elder abuse. Her research in elder abuse and neglect has been funded by the
National Institute on Aging
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is a division of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), located in Bethesda, Maryland. The NIA itself is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.
The NIA leads a broad scientific effort to understand the ...
and the
National Institute of Nursing Research
The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), as part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, supports clinical and basic research to establish a scientific basis for the nursing care of individuals across the life span—from management ...
. She is also recognized as a Distinguished Practitioner of the National Academies of Practice and has authored over 200 peer-reviewed papers and edited over 20 books.
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Honors
*1989 Fellow of
American Academy of Nursing
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*1990 Fellow of
The Gerontological Society of America
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) is a multidisciplinary organization devoted to research and education in all aspects of gerontology: medical, biological, psychological and social.
History and organization
The Gerontological Societ ...
*1990 Distinguished Practitioner of National Academy of Practice
*2004 Dennis W. Jahnigen Memorial Award,
American Geriatrics Society
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is a non-profit professional society founded on June 11, 1942, for health care professionals practicing geriatric medicine. Among the founding physicians were Dr. Ignatz Leo Nascher, who coined the term "ge ...
*2010 Nurse Leader in Aging Award, American Academy of Nursing
*2010 The Doris Schwartz Gerontological Nursing Research Award, The Gerontological Society of America
*2010
Institute of Medicine - Elected Member
*2012 The William C. McInnes Award for Professional Excellence, The Boston College Alumni Association
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*2014 Lifetime Achievement Award, National Gerontological Nurses Association
*2016 Influencer in Aging Award, Next Avenue
*2018 Honorary Doctoral Degree in Nursing from the University of South Florida
*2019 Donald P. Kent Award
*2021 Honorary Doctorate from St. Lawrence University
*2021 The Dean Rita P Kelleher Award, ]Connell School of Nursing
The William F. Connell School of Nursing (CSON) is the professional nursing school at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
The Connell School of Nursing awards undergraduate, master's and doctoral degrees, while offering a continuing ...
, Boston College
*2021 Living Legend of the American Academy of Nursing
*2022 Champion for Change Award, The Weinberg Center, Hebrew Home for the Aged in Riverdale
References
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Living people
People from Pittsburgh
Northeastern University faculty
Skidmore College alumni
Connell School of Nursing alumni
American gerontologists
Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing
Nursing school deans
Nursing educators
Nursing researchers
Advanced practice registered nurses
New York University faculty
Boston College faculty
Harvard University faculty
Yale University faculty
Columbia University faculty
American academic administrators
Year of birth missing (living people)
Members of the National Academy of Medicine