Madina Khamzina

Dr. Madina Khamzina is a public health educator and researcher dedicated to advancing health equity, digital inclusion, and lifelong learning among older adults and diverse communities. While at the University of Maryland she lead workshops and community-based programs to strengthen digital literacy and technology engagement for seniors. 

Dr. Khamzina earned her Ph.D. in Community Health from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she contributed to NIH-funded interventions for older adults and caregivers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she adapted and delivered digital skills training both online and in person, working closely with senior centers and clinics to expand outreach. She also holds an MPH in Health Policy & Management from Boston University and a BA in Health Policy Studies from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Her professional background spans international and clinical research settings, including roles as a Public Health Researcher at the National Laboratory Astana in Kazakhstan and as an Epidemiology Analyst at Boston Children’s Hospital. In these roles, she contributed to projects aimed at improving community health and reducing disparities.

Beyond her academic career, Dr. Khamzina actively engages in community programming. She has co-developed digital health guides, facilitated wellness classes for older adults, and served as a guest speaker on senior digital literacy. She is also the author of “Successful Aging: A Practical Guide for Those 40+)” reflecting her commitment to promoting healthy aging.

Fluent in English and Russian, Dr. Khamzina brings a global perspective to her work, combining expertise in health education, research, and community engagement to empower individuals to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

Research/Scholarship Interests

• Social determinants of health and aging
• Digital inclusion and technology use among older adults
• Community-based interventions to promote healthy aging

Select Publications

Khamzina, M., Mejia, S., & Rogers, W. (2024). Redefining Successful Aging: Integrating Disability and The Role of Modifiable Factors. Innovation in Aging, 8(Suppl 1), 1155–1156.

Khamzina, M., & Rogers, W. A. (2024). Subjective Successful Aging in the Presence of Mobility Disability. The Gerontologist, gnae087.

Mois, G., Lydon, E., Shende, S.A., Khamzina, M., Myers, D., Mudar, R.A., & Rogers, W.A. (2022). Leveraging Video Conferencing Technology to Facilitate Social Engagement in Older Adults. Poster presentation accepted to the annual meeting of The Gerontological Society of America.

Khamzina M. & Rogers, W.A. (2022). Conceptualizing Successful Aging in the Presence of Disability. Innovation in Aging, Volume 6, Issue Supplement 1, 2022, Page 78.

Khamzina M., Ross, B., Lothary, A., Myers, D., Mudar,R., & Rogers W.A (2021). Video Chat Technology to Support Home and Community-Based Organizations. Innovation in Aging, Volume 5 Issue Supplement 1, 2021, Page 426

Khamzina, M., Parab, K. V., An, R., Bullard, T., & Grigsby-Toussaint, D. S. (2020). Impact of Pokémon Go on Physical Activity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 58(2), 270–282.

Degrees

• PhD University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Community Health
• MPH Boston University School of Public Health, health management
• BA University of Michigan Dearborn, health policy and management

Honors and Awards

• Joanne M. and Charles M. Carraway Scholarship Award, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, 2022
• List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by their Students, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, 2018-2022