Career Summary
Biography
Elena is a PhD Candidate and Graduate of a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours) degree in the School of Psychological Sciences in the College of Engineering, Science and Environment at the University of Newcastle. Her research focuses on lifestyle-related interventions for improving mental health outcomes in men, with a specific interest in strength training. Elena currently tutors EXSS2030: Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology at the University of Newcastle, Callaghan. Elena also works as an Administrative Assistant for the Department of Health and Aged Care.
Keywords
- Exercise Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Men's Mental Health
- Psychology
Languages
- English (Mother)
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 520107 | Sport and exercise psychology | 50 |
| 520302 | Clinical psychology | 50 |
Professional Experience
Academic appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 27/2/2025 - 26/6/2025 |
Tutor Casual Academic Tutor for EXSS2030: Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology. In this role I both tutor and mark student assessments. |
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy | University of Newcastle Australia |
| 1/11/2023 - 29/2/2024 |
Student Researcher (CESE Summer Research Scholarship) in Health Psychology Duties included assisting a PhD candidate with digitalising a variety of surveys and psychometric tests, as well as assisting with the development of an outline for six health literacy and weight intervention sessions for my scholarship supervisor Jayanthi Raman, senior researcher and lecturer at The University of Newcastle, Ourimbah. |
School of Psychological Sciences CESE University of Newcastle Australia |
Professional appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 26/7/2023 - |
Administrative Assistant Provide administrative assistance to the Assistant Director of the Geospatial and Data Enabling section in the Data and Analytics Branch in the Health, Economics and Research Division of the Department of Health and Aged Care. |
Australian Government Department of Health Geospatial and Data Enabling Section Australia |