Rita Xiaochen Hu is a researcher whose work aims to combat ageism and foster an inclusive society for all ages. She examines how ageism is internalized and manifested across the lifespan, adversely impacting health, including cognitive decline. Her current work focuses on understanding the intersectionality between age and other identities, life experiences, and social and physical environments. Her work investigates the consequences of ageism on health and psychosocial well-being. Rita is also a licensed social worker with experience developing and evaluating culturally responsive services for older immigrant clients of Meals on Wheels and interventions to reduce social isolation among homebound older adults. Rita received her PhD in Social Work and Developmental Psychology and MSW from the University of Michigan and her BA in Social Welfare and Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley.