Evie Waters

Biography

Evie Waters is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work at The Ohio State University. Prior
to her MSW, she earned her BA in psychology, with a minor in environmental studies from Denison University. Evie has clinical experiencing working with children and families, previously employed at Nationwide Children’s Hospital as a behavioral health aide.

Now, she is a research associate in Dr. Ratcliff’s Cognitive and Aging Psychology Lab at Ohio State, where she works with individuals across the lifespan and those diagnosed with memory disorders to better understand cognitive functioning across age and diagnosis. Through her work in the lab, she has enjoyed engaging with older adults in Ohio, which has sparked the continuation of aging work at the Age Friendly Innovation Center.

Evie is passionate about understanding and reducing systemic barriers that impact older adults in our communities. In her free time, Evie enjoys spending time outdoors, attending live music events, and learning how to sew/mend.