Serena E. Weisner, M.S.

Serena Weisner joined the North Carolina Center for Health & Wellness at UNC Asheville with more than 25 years of experience in healthy aging, public health, health promotion, and evidence-based program implementation. Her work focuses on expanding access to evidence-based health interventions, strengthening community partnerships, and supporting initiatives that improve health and well-being across North Carolina.

Throughout her career, Serena has worked with national, state, and community-based organizations to advance healthy aging, chronic disease prevention, and arthritis management. She has extensive experience managing grant-funded initiatives, providing training and technical assistance, developing program resources, and building collaborative networks that support the delivery of evidence-based programs. Her previous work with the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance, the National Council on Aging, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has included supporting community-based programs, coordinating grant initiatives, and connecting public health resources with the organizations and communities that need them.

Serena is passionate about translating research into practical, accessible strategies that help people maintain their health, independence, and quality of life. She enjoys bringing people together around shared goals and developing creative approaches to program implementation, communication, and community engagement.

She holds a Master of Science in Gerontology from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Creighton University.