About Us
Why I Started NeuroEduCares
About Us
NeuroEduCares began with a simple, personal truth: the people we love can change, not because they want to, but because diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s change them first.
Watching my great-grandmother struggle with Alzheimer’s in Peru, where education and support are hard to find, made me realize how powerful access to knowledge can be.
Inspired by her story, my curiosity about neuroscience, and my dad’s work as a physician, I founded NeuroEduCares to bridge the gap between science and compassion.
Kasey Moore,
Founder
Our Purpose
Our Mission
We aim to simplify neuroscience, spark awareness, and build a stronger, more informed community — one person, one project, one conversation at a time. Through our creative efforts, we also support the work of larger organizations aligned with our mission, amplifying impact across communities.
Our Vision
A world where no one faces neurological diseases alone, where education is a tool for empathy, and young leaders play a vital role in transforming care, advocacy, and awareness for generations to come.
Our Values
Youth-led. Science-driven. Compassion-focused.
Kasey Moore
President / CEO / Executive Director
Lilia Shalaurov
Vice President / Program Manager
Arianna Alves
Community Outreach Coordinator
Riana Ramon
Digital Marketing / Social Media Manager
Ivana Quiroga
Perú Communications & Outreach Lead
Madilyn Katz-Schear
Design Manager
Lahari Challa
Research and Education Lead
Rishik Vishakh
IT / Healthcare Manager
Meet the Changemakers
Hearts Behind the Mission
We’re a team of young leaders, scientists, designers, and advocates working together to create change for those impacted by neurodegenerative diseases.
Every program we run, every guide we create, and every note of awareness we share comes from the hearts and minds of dedicated students who believe that education and empathy can change lives. We’re not just learning about the brain, we’re using what we learn to make a difference.
Founder's Story
NeuroEduCares began with a simple, personal truth: the people we love can change, not because they want to, but because diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s change them first.
My great-grandmother lives in Peru and has Alzheimer’s. Watching my family navigate her care has been heartbreaking; not just because of the disease itself, but because of how little information and support they have. In areas like hers, access to education about Alzheimer’s is extremely limited. When something small happens, they don’t know what’s normal and what’s serious; so they rush her to the doctor, spending time and money they often don’t have, only to find out it was just part of the disease. It made me realize how powerful education can be, and how much it’s needed, especially in places that often get overlooked.
I was only 11 when I first started noticing the quiet struggles of people living with Parkinson’s, not just in their movements, but in how the world seemed to look past them. Around that time, I watched the movie Awakenings, and it moved me in a way I couldn’t explain. I saw pain, resilience, and humanity, and I knew I wanted to help.
That feeling only grew stronger as I learned more about my dad’s work as a physician. I began asking questions, reading articles, and watching videos. I wanted to understand what was happening in the brain, and what we could do to make it better. The more I learned, the more I realized how little support or accessible education existed, especially for young people and families who just wanted to help their loved ones.
That’s what inspired me to start NeuroEduCares.
As I kept learning, I eventually designed a research project to study natural treatments for Parkinson’s using a microscopic model called C. elegans. I even got the chance to present it on an international stage, which was incredible, but what meant the most was seeing that the science I cared about could actually help people understand this disease a little better.
NeuroEduCares is my way of combining science, empathy, and education to build something that matters. And I’m so grateful you’re here to be part of it.
— Kasey Moore