Our Work
Administrative Core
The Administrative Core of CHAIRS-C is responsible for synthesizing findings from the Research, Community Engagement, and Capacity Building Cores into actionable solutions to mitigate the health threats for older adults in the face of extreme weather, particularly increasing heat and pollution effects. This Core serves as the central organizing Core of CHAIRS-C, ensuring the oversight, coordination, and integration of activities across the other cores, and establishing and maintaining effective collaborations within Brown University and with external community partners.
Core Lead:
Theresa Shireman
Administrative Core Lead
Director of the Center for Gerontology and Health Care Research, Professor of Health Services, Policy, and Practice
CHAIRS-C Principles of Practice:
Transdisciplinarity
Involves multiple (climate, social, and health) science disciplines and deep knowledge integration
Community engagement
The process includes academic researchers and community partners at all stages
Equity
The absence of systemic disparities in health between more and less advantaged social groups
Action
Research designed to produce policies and practices that accelerate communities’ resilience”
Organization of Planned CHAIRS-C and Growth Trajectory:
