Daughter of Ralph Steinman. Prior to entering the doctoral program, Lesley earned her MSW with a concentration in Clinical/Contextual Practice and her MPH with a concentration in Social and Behavioral Sciences from the University of Washington. Since 1986, HPRC has conducted applied community-based research that promotes the health and well-being of adults, particularly those with lower ni- comes and in ethnic/cultural minority populations. One of HPRC's flagship programs is the Program to Encourage Active, Rewar- ding Lives, an evidence-based program for adults with depression. Ms. Steinman coordinates HPRC's efforts around PEARLS dissemination and implemen- tation, providing technical assistance to programs around the country and conduc- ting research to help improve how the program is delivered. Ms. Steinman has also facilitated several systematic literature reviews on screening and interventions to address late-life depression, programs to promote emotional health in older adults, physical activity and exercise interventions to foster cognitive health, and the impact of cognitive impairment on co-occurring multiple chronic conditions. Ms. Steinman holds a Bachelor's Degree of Sociology from Boston College and Master's Degrees in Social Work and in Public Health from the University of Washington.