Ruirui (Christine) Chen
Founder & Project Lead, CareBridge
Ruirui Chen is a fourth-year undergraduate student at New York University’s Silver School of Social Work. With a deep interest in aging, health equity, and public health, Christine founded CareBridge to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and highlight the essential role of social workers in care and prevention. Her interdisciplinary background in social work and policy advocacy—shaped by academic research and hands-on experience at the New York State Assembly—has inspired her commitment to bridging gaps between clinical knowledge, community support, and caregiving resources. As an international student, she brings a cross-cultural lens to health communication and hopes this platform empowers families to navigate Alzheimer’s care with confidence, dignity, and compassion.
Project Advisor Dr. Peggy Morton
Faculty Advisor, CareBridge | Director of Undergraduate Program, NYU Silver School of Social Work
Dr. Peggy Morton serves as the faculty advisor for CareBridge. She is the Director of the Undergraduate Program at NYU Silver School of Social Work and a Clinical Associate Professor whose work emphasizes transformative pedagogy, anti-oppressive practice, and community-based social work. Her leadership has shaped the academic and practical development of countless students, including this project’s founder. Dr. Morton’s expertise and guidance were instrumental in shaping the vision and educational foundation of CareBridge, ensuring that the project reflects core social work values of dignity, service, and social justice. Read more about Dr. Morton.