Dr. Crystal M. Glover is an applied social psychologist, mixed methodologist, and Associate Professor with tenure in the Department of Neurology at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine. She has designed and built a program of research focused on addressing challenges related to brain health and facilitating optimal outcomes in aging for all. Her research program consists of two interconnected components that examine: 1) decision making associated with complex, nuanced, and sensitive topics in older age; and 2) protective and risk factors in aging. Her research has led to the design, development, and implementation of engagement approaches, educational materials, and intervention strategies. Dr. Glover has widely published her peer-reviewed work in several high-impact scientific journals, including Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, CHEST, and Human Genetics. She also serves as the inaugural Editor-in-Chief of Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Behavior & Socioeconomics of Aging (BSEA), the newest member in the Alzheimer’s Association family of scientific journals. She continues to present her research at international and national scientific meetings and belongs to several intercontinental and domestic scientific committees and professional groups. Overall, Dr. Glover dedicates her work to service and strategies for optimal aging for all - globally, nationally, and locally.