Dr. Kaup was recently selected to be a scholar in the Tideswell/American Geriatrics Society/Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs “Emerging Leaders in Aging” program. The Emerging Leaders in Aging Program is a hands-on and practical program for rising leaders in the field of aging. The program focuses on augmenting and leveraging existing leadership skills in clinical care, research, and education. The program builds on pressing challenges that new leaders are experiencing and helps them develop strategies that sustain positive change and transform care for older adults utilizing principles from the “start-up” culture in technology and innovation.