Dr. Kammi Schmeer, PhD, is the program's faculty advisor. Dr. Schmeer is a professor of sociology and director of graduate training for the Institute for Population Research. Dr. Schmeer is a social demographer whose research centers on social inequalities, family contexts, and population health across settings. As faculty advisor she works with the faculty advisory committee and IPR staff to develop and maintain the curriculum and track progress for students enrolled in the GISD.