Vanderbilt University Social Networks, Aging, and Policy Study
Study results
Older LGBTQ Tennesseans and Covid-19
Since April 1, 2020, we have been collecting information on how older LGBT adults in the South are being affected by the coronavirus pandemic. As of May 4, 2020, we are still actively recruiting, but we are able to share some insights about how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting older LGBT people in Tennessee. See our RESEARCH BRIEF on Covid-19 and Older LGBT Tennesseans.
Impact of Covid-19 on LGBTQ Americans
In another study, we collected data on the effects of Covid-19 on LGBTQ Americans of all ages in the US. See our RESEARCH BRIEF on the effects of Covid-19 on job and wage loss, health concerns, and other impacts among our communities.
We're Here to Help
Resources for Participants in Davidson and Williamson County, TN
If you live in Davidson or Williamson County, TN, and need assistance with food, grocery pickup or delivery, transportation, housing, financial assistance, HIV/STI testing, mental health, or medication assistance, we have a list of resources for you. Several organizations are providing assistance to folks in our community. Check out:
FiftyForward (for immediate assistance, call 615-743-3416)
Information for other locations coming soon.
If you live outside of Davidson or Williamson County, TN, we have other resource lists available. Send us a quick email at vusnaps@vanderbilt.edu or give us a call at 615-343-2631.
meet the vusnaps team
Tara McKay
Christopher Carpenter
KaTerri Kelly
Assistant Professor
Center for Medicine, Health, and Society
Principal Investigator
KaTerri Kelly
Christopher Carpenter
KaTerri Kelly
Project Coordinator
Christopher Carpenter
Christopher Carpenter
Christopher Carpenter
Professor, Economics
Director, Vanderbilt LGBT Policy Lab
Co-Investigator
Lauren Gaydosh
Gilbert Gonzales
Christopher Carpenter
Assistant Professor
Center for Medicine, Health, and Society
Co-Investigator
Gilbert Gonzales
Gilbert Gonzales
Gilbert Gonzales
Assistant Professor
Center for Medicine, Health, and Society
Co-Investigator
Cassy Dorff
Gilbert Gonzales
Gilbert Gonzales
Assistant Professor, Political Science
Affiliated Faculty
Ellesse-Roselee Akré
Ellesse-Roselee Akré
Ellesse-Roselee Akré
Post Doctoral Researcher
University of Maryland PhD
Harry Barbee
Ellesse-Roselee Akré
Ellesse-Roselee Akré
Post Doctoral Researcher
Florida State University PhD
Matthew Facciani
Ellesse-Roselee Akré
Matthew Facciani
Post Doctoral Researcher
University of South Carolina PhD
Eliza Blades
Hannah Nesson
Matthew Facciani
Research Consultant
Vanderbilt University
Lily Jaremski
Hannah Nesson
Hannah Nesson
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Center for Medicine, Health, and Society
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Hannah Nesson
Hannah Nesson
Hannah Nesson
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Center for Medicine, Health, and Society
Our Collaborators
UC Berkeley Social Networks Study
USC Center for Economic and Social Research
UC Berkeley Social Networks Study
The Henne Group
USC Center for Economic and Social Research
UC Berkeley Social Networks Study
USC Center for Economic and Social Research
USC Center for Economic and Social Research
USC Center for Economic and Social Research
