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Alumni Spotlight: From the Front Lines of Long-Term Care to Statewide Caregiving Leadership with Molly Wisniewski M.A. '16

Shaping the Future of Aging: Molly Wisniewski M.A. ’16

UMBC Management of Aging Studies - Undergraduate Programs October 21, 2026 at 9:57 AM

Ever wondered where an education in aging can take you? 

Meet Molly Wisniewski, M.A. '16, Family Caregiver Program Manager at the Maryland Department of Aging!

In our latest Alumni Spotlight, Molly shares how her education at the Erickson School opened doors to a rewarding career she never anticipated.

From supporting family caregivers statewide and authoring a book and blog, her journey highlights a powerful truth: there is no single career path in aging. The skills you gain can be applied across technology, business, public policy, healthcare, communications, and beyond.

Molly's Advice for Students:

"No matter your field of study or career path, I encourage you to consider how your work can contribute to a society where people of all ages can thrive. Aging touches every discipline, and we need diverse perspectives and expertise to build communities ready for longer lives."

Read Molly’s full spotlight story and insights here: https://sites.google.com/umbc.edu/alumnispotlights/molly-wisniewski

Discover Molly's book and blog:

An informational promotional graphic titled "Alumni Spotlight" from UMBC's The Erickson School of Aging Studies features a clean white background styled with energetic yellow swoops and halftone dot accent patterns. On the top left, a circular frame contains a smiling portrait of Molly Wisniewski, a woman with shoulder-length brown hair, accompanied by text identifying her as an alumna holding an M.A. ('16) in Management of Aging Services from UMBC and currently working as the Family Caregiver Program Manager at the Maryland Department of Aging. Beneath her picture, under the heading "THE IMPACT OF ERICKSON," a extended quote reads: "I never expected my education from the Erickson School of Aging Studies to lead to such a diverse and rewarding career. One of the things I've come to appreciate most about the field of aging is that there is no single career path. The knowledge and skills you gain can be applied in so many different ways, and there is tremendous opportunity to carve out your own path based on your interests and passions. My career has evolved in ways I never anticipated, and that flexibility has allowed me to grow professionally, explore new opportunities, and find meaningful ways to make an impact." Positioned on the right side of the graphic under "MOLLY'S ADVICE TO STUDENTS," a second callout quote reads: "The foundation of knowledge you build at UMBC can take you in directions you may never have imagined. No matter your field of study or career path, I encourage you to consider how your work can contribute to a society where people of all ages can thrive. Aging touches every discipline, and we need diverse perspectives and expertise to build communities ready for longer lives." Finally, in the lower right corner, a scannable square QR code sits directly adjacent to bold text reading "READ MOLLY'S STORY" with a small black arrow pointing toward it.

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