Expertise

• Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Communication
• Disrupting Ageism in Modern Media
• Strategic Marketing for Student Recruitment
• Accessible Web Design and Development
• Accessible Graphic Design

Education

• B.A. in Media and Communications, Ferrum College - 2018
• M.S. in Gerontology, Virginia Commonwealth University - Currently Enrolled
• Certification in Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Approach for Aging Services, Jewish Federations of North America, Center for Aging, Trauma and Holocaust Survivor Care - 2025

Research Interests

• Ageism in Media and Culture
• Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Communication

Bio

Edmund Boxley (He/They) joined the VCU College of Health Professions Department of Gerontology and Virginia Center for Aging team as their Communications Manager in 2024. With seven years of communications know-how, he brings with them a vivid sense of creativity and an enthusiasm for creating accessible graphic and web design.

Edmund graduated from Ferrum College in 2018 with a Bachelor's of Art in Media and Communication. Since graduating, they have served in communication roles within Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Employment Commission. Within each role, Edmund has cultivated a sense of teamwork, collaboration and appreciation -- because it takes a village.

In his free time, Edmund enjoys relaxing at the river, crocheting, roller skating, watching anime with his cat Oli and making all manner of handmade crafts.