CREATIVE HEARTS TEAM

Vivienne Fullerton, Founder & Executive Director
Vivienne founded CREATIVE HEARTS in 2024 after seeing how dementia affected four of her grandparents. Motivated to make a difference, she created structured, intergenerational art programs that help seniors stay socially connected, creatively engaged, and emotionally supported. She has pursued college-level coursework in neuroscience and entrepreneurship, and led a behavioral science research project measuring the effects of creative engagement on cognition and emotional well-being, ensuring the nonprofit’s programs are both meaningful and evidence-based. Vivienne’s work has earned national recognition, including People Magazine, a gold medal from the United States Congress, the Gold President's Volunteer Service Award, and the United Nations Association of the USA Ambassador Award.  In 2025, CREATIVE HEARTS was the only teen-led nonprofit to receive the Ginny Gives® Award from the Dementia Society of America.

Alexander Fullerton, Co-Leader & Program Partner
Alexander joined CREATIVE HEARTS in 2025 and serves as Co-Leader & Program Partner. In this role, he helps plan and lead workshops, track program outcomes, mount artwork for installations, and expand programming to reach more seniors. He has contributed over 200 volunteer hours and was recognized with the National Service Honor for his community work.