Ann Cavazos Chen
Ann Cavazos Chen
Adjunct Faculty
Composition: Leisure activities among older Americans as social engagement and creative expression.
Ann Cavazos Chen is a military veteran, nurse-attorney, and holds an MFA degree in Creative Writing from George Mason University.
Current Research
Leisure activities as social engagement and resilience among older adults.
Courses Taught
English 302N Advanced English Composition for Natural Science Majors
Education
The University of Virginia, 1985
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law, 1991
Juris Doctorate
Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health, 1992-1994
Certificate in Epidemiology
George Mason University, 2013
Masters in Fine Arts, Creative Fiction
Recent Presentations
2024: GMU's National Conference of Excellence in Research: Motivations to Participate in Virtual Music Workshops Among Community Dwelling Older Adults.
2025: International Council for Traditions of Music and Dance: Recruiting and Sustaining Participation in Community Music Workshops