Sara is the Director of the Center on Aging and Behavioral Research (CABR). She has extensive experience in aging research and coordination and leadership of multi-site collaborations. She is the Principal Investigator (PI) of the NIA-funded multi-site Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) and the Co-Director of ENHANCE (Enhancing Neurocognitive Health, Abilities, Networks, & Community Engagement), with a focus on how technology can support older adults living with cognitive impairment. A Buffalo, NY native, Sara is an avid fan of the Buffalo Bills and the Rolling Stones!

Wally is Associate Director of CABR. He is one of five principal investigators at CREATE. He is also Co-Director of the ENHANCE Center, with a focus on how technology can support older adults living with cognitive impairment. His research interests include how existing and emerging technologies can support the health, wellbeing, quality of life, and social connectivity of older adults with and without cognitive impairments. Wally’s interest in virtual reality grew out of his own experiences using it to stay in touch with friends during the pandemic. That personal connection helped inspire his research on how virtual reality can be used to support social connection among older adults. His favorite VR games are Beat Saber and VRChat.

Adrienne is the Assistant Director of CREATE and works with the Director and the Executive Working Group in managing all administrative aspects of the Center and in expanding the scope and breadth of CREATE nationally and internationally. Additionally, she is the Administrative Director of CABR.