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Center Spotlight

Louise (Siyu) Gao, MSW
CHAI recognizes and celebrates its Members, Community Partners, and Ambassadors monthly. This month, we are featuring Louise (Siyu) Gao, MSW.
Since undergraduate studies, Louise Gao has had a passion for working with older adults and the aging field. She previously served as a social worker with older adults and their care partners in non-profit organizations, which sparked her interest in understanding their experiences and identifying resources to support them. Currently, she is working with Dr. Marti DeLiema’s research focused on older individuals who are victims of fraud and their experiences. Louise aspires to gain additional opportunities to expand her knowledge in the aging field, conduct research addressing the needs of older adults and their care partners, and facilitate positive policy-level changes to enhance their quality of life.
Louise is the ASIG Research Chair, actively working with both undergraduate and graduate students from different disciplines, and facilitating interdisciplinary collaborations. She regularly participates in CHAI meetings, offering a valuable student perspective to CHAI’s collaborations. Her involvement enhances the center’s efforts and contributes to the integration of student voices in ongoing research and initiatives. If any students are interested in engaging in aging research, they are encouraged to reach out to her.