National Institute for Transportation and Communities

Vivian Miller

Dr. Vivian J. Miller, MSSA, LSW (she/her/hers) is an Assistant Professor in Social Work at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) and Licensed Social Worker in OH and TX (LSW; LMSW). She was recently named Director of the Optimal Aging Institute in the College of Health and Human Services at BGSU. Prior to her faculty appointment, Dr. Miller earned her Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington and, originally from Cleveland, OH, is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University's Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA) program. Dr. Miller has practice experience working across the continuum of care with a focus in long-term care. Dr. Miller’s research interests are in Gerontological- Social Work. Her work explores various factors that impact the mental health of particularly vulnerable and isolated older adults (e.g., residents of nursing homes, low-income older adults, racially and ethnically diverse older adults) with a primary focus on the Social Determinants of Mental Health, including social connectivity, social supports, and transportation. Dr. Miller has numerous articles and book reviews accepted for publication in peer-reviewed journals including The Journals of Gerontology: Social Sciences, Journal of Social Work Education, Aging & Mental Health, Journal of Gerontological Social Work, Social Work in Health Care, and Transportation Research Record.

Email: millevj@bgsu.edu