Meet Oksana

Dr. Oksana Dikhtyar joined the Scripps research team as a senior research associate on September 15. She will be using her research skills to help with the Biennial Survey of Long-Term Care Facilities and the Ohio Family Satisfaction Surveys, along with additional upcoming projects.

Why Miami University and Scripps Gerontology Center? 

I am no stranger to Miami. I first started here as a master’s student in 2007. After a 5-year stint in the industry and living in Singapore for a year, I decided to go back to Miami for my PhD. I worked with and was mentored by some of the best scholars in the field. I love academic environment and Miami’s beautiful campus. I wanted to work at Scripps ever since I started my PhD program. I served as a graduate assistant on two Scripps projects, which I enjoyed very much. I particularly valued the applied aspect of that work. Scripps’ mission to improve the lives of older adults and their families is dear to me and is the reason I chose gerontology for my doctoral study. Other aspects that attracted me to Scripps were its people and collaborative and friendly work environment.

What are you most looking forward to in your new role? 

I currently serve on two survey projects involving Ohio long-term care facilities and look forward to learning the process and doing data analysis when the data collection is complete.

Something interesting about you. 

I am originally from Russia but have lived in the U.S. for over two decades. I speak Russian with my husband and son at home. I love traveling with my family within and outside the country. Some of my favorite destinations are Japan, Spain, Scotland, and Cape Cod. I picked up roller skating during the pandemic and regularly practice in my basement.

Meet Asia

On October 1, Asia Collier joined Miami University as the Communications Specialist for Scripps. Asia will provide content creation, event management, and support to the communications team. She will contribute to news stories, oversee social media, produce newsletters, and assist with a wide range of additional communication and marketing needs. As a Texas native, Asia brings a Marketing and Business Management degree from the University of Texas at Arlington, along with experience in planning strategic communications in higher education. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and watching movies. 

Why Miami University and Scripps Gerontology Center? 

What are you most looking forward to in your new role?

Something interesting about you.