Elena Herrero is a Research Assistant for the DETERMIND project. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, Neuroscience focus. She spent two years working as a Research Coordinator in the Alzheimer’s research department for the largest health system in New York state, Northwell Health. There she headed a

I am thrilled to have joined the DETERMIND team at Sussex and have really enjoyed getting to know the team and some of our participants already.  It was when studying for my Masters in Public Health at the University of Southampton where I fully discovered my interest in older adults mental health including dementia, and

I am delighted to have joined the Sussex DETERMIND team in July 2022, having been welcomed with nothing but smiles (and plenty of coffee!). DETERMIND is a project close to my heart because my family is personally affected by dementia, so I feel truly honoured to have the opportunity to support other families to have

I have worked in care from the age of 15, starting out as a tea girl in a rest home that was owned by a friend’s parents.  I was hooked listening to people’s life stories and learning more about them and their lives.  I have worked in both health and social care settings in roles ranging from care assistant

I am very excited to have joined the lovely Sussex DETERMIND research team in October 2022 and have the chance work on this incredibly important study. Having had family members affected by dementia, I am very interested in understanding what may determine people’s quality of life and experiences with dementia, and ultimately how these might