B.A. University of Florida, 2010
M.S.Ed. University of Miami, 2012
Ph.D. Texas A&M University, 2016

Scholarly Interests

• Health Disparities and Inclusive Organizational Behavior
• Physical Activity and Sport
• Aging and Chronic Conditions across the Lifespan (e.g., Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias [AD/ADRD])
• Caregiving and Social Support
• Program Planning, Design, and Evaluation

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Grants

• NIH/ NIA K01: Development of a Physical Activity Intervention to Meet the Unique Needs of Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) Caregivers. (Role: PI)
• IU Aging Research Network (ARN) Incubator Award: The Co-Design Commons: Design for a small aging planet. (Role: MPI)
• Indiana CTSI Translational Population Health Award: Characterizing social network support for physical activity among sexual and gender minority (SGM) caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and related dementias (AD/ADRD). (Role: PI)
• NIH/ NIA Administrative Supplement: Field test of a novel legal and financial planning training tool for sexual and gender minority (SGM) caregivers of individuals living with AD/ADRD. (Role: Co-I; Supplement Lead)
• NIH/ NIA LRP (REACH): Evidence-Based Programming for Older Adults at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD): Tailoring Physical Activity Interventions in Rural Communities. (Role: PI)

Positions & Awards

• Treasurer- Executive Board (2025-28), American Academy of Health Behavior
• Co-Director (2024- Present), IU Aging Research Network
• Editorial Board Member (2023- Present), Health Behavior Research
• Scholar (2024- Present), Center for Health by Design (CHxD)
• Affiliate Member (2024- Present), Center for Community-Engaged Dissemination and Implementation Research (CCEDIR)
• Core Faculty (2024- Present), Center for Sexual Health Promotion (CSHP) 
• Affiliated Scientist (2022- Present), IU Center for Aging Research (IUCAR) at Regenstrief Institute
• Affiliate Faculty (2022- Present), Center for Rural Engagement (CRE)

Pickett, A.C., Valdez, D., White, L.A., Loganathar, P., Linden, A., Boutilier, J.J., Caldwell, C., Elliott, C., Zuraw, M., & Werner, N.E. (2024). Exploratory topic modeling and user engagement with a digital journaling tool for family and friend caregivers of people living with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias (AD/ADRD). Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) Aging. DOI: 10.2196/67992

Pickett, A.C., Valdez, D., Sinclair, K.,  Kochell, W., Fowler, B.C., & Werner, N.E. (2024) Social media discourse related to caregiving for older adults living with Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias: Computational and qualitative study. Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) Aging. DOI: 10.2196/59294 

Smith, C.E., Sinclair, K.L., Erinosho, T., Pickett, A.C., Kercher, V.M., Ciciolla, L., & Hawkins, M.A.W. (2024). Associations between adverse childhood experiences and history of weight cycling. Obesity Science & Practice, (10)1, e736. DOI: 10.1002/osp4.73

Carnahan, J.L. & Pickett, A.C. (2023).  Post-acute care and long-term care for LGBTQ+ older adults. Clinics in Geriatric Medicine. DOI: 10.1016/j.cger.2023.10.005 

Abshire, D.A., Pickett, A.C., & Bucklin, R. (2023). Potential unintended outcomes of policy and environmental strategies to increase physical activity in rural communities. Journal of Rural Health. DOI: 10.1111/jrh.12770

Pickett, A.C., Bowie, M., Berg, A., Towne, S.D., Hollifield, S., & Smith, M.L. (2022). Rural-Urban Differences in Physical Activity Tracking and Engagement in an Internet-Based Platform. Public Health Reports. DOI: 10.1177/00333549211065522

Valdez, D., Pickett, A.C., Young, B.R., & Golden, S.D. (2021). On mining words: The utility of topic models in health education research and practice. Health Promotion Practice. DOI: 10.1177/1524839921999050

Pickett, A.C., Valdez, D., & Barry, A.E. (2020). Does it work for everyone? Demographic variables and differential statistical reliability. Health Behavior Research 3(2), 1-12. DOI: 10.4148/2572-1836.1079

Cunningham, G.B. & Pickett, A.C. (2020). The importance of perceived body-inclusiveness among physically active women in larger bodies. Sex Roles, 83(11-12), 754-762). DOI: 10.1007/s11199-020-01139-9

Pickett, A.C., Valdez, D.  Barry, A.E. (2019). Measurement implications associated with refined sexual and gender identity survey items: A case study of the National College Health Assessment. Journal of American College Health, 68(7), 720-726. DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2019.1598421

Pickett, A.C. & Brison, N.T. (2019). Lose like a man: Body image and celebrity endorsement effects of weight loss product purchase intentions. International Journal of Advertising. 38(8), 1098-1115.  DOI: 10.1080/02650487.2019.1586208

Cunningham, G.B.* & Pickett, A.C.* (2018). Trans prejudice in sport: Differences from LGB prejudice, the influence of gender, and changes over time. Sex Roles, 78(3-4), 220-227.  DOI: 10.1007/s11199-017-0791-6 

Pickett, A.C. & Cunningham, G.B. (2017). Creating inclusive physical activity spaces: The case of body positive yoga. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 88(3), 329-338. DOI:10.1080/02701367.2017.1335851

Pickett, A.C. & Cunningham, G.B. (2017). Physical activity for every body: A conceptual model for creating body diverse exercise spaces. Quest, 69(1), 19-36. DOI: 10.1080/00336297.2016.1145129