Sacramento Pinazo Hernandis

Sacramento Pinazo Hernandis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy, University of Valencia. She is a member of the Inter-university Institute for Local Development (IIDL) and leads key research initiatives on aging and community well-being.

Her research focuses on psychosocial aspects of aging, interventions for elderly care, and prevention of social isolation. She coordinates the BestAging research group and is affiliated with the UIRFIDE group on sport performance and physical fitness. Her work bridges academic research with public policy and community innovation in aging.

Dr. Pinazo Hernandis holds a PhD in Psychology, a Master in Community Psychology, and a degree in Pedagogy, all from the University of Valencia. She has played pivotal roles in national and regional gerontology organizations, including leadership in the Valencian and Spanish Societies of Geriatrics and Gerontology.

She has supervised doctoral research and has been deeply involved in educational and innovative programs for older adults, notably as Coordinator of the Universitat dels Majors at the University of Valencia for two decades. Her work extends to public service, where she serves as President of the Sociedad Valenciana de Geriatría y Gerontología, Patron of Fundación Pilares, and Coordinator of the Innovation Committee against Unwanted Loneliness at the Agencia Valenciana de Innovación.

She is also active in interdisciplinary collaboration through research groups and institutes, contributing to local development and health innovation. No recent publications or scientific awards were listed in the provided text.