Sasha Barnes

Sasha Barnes BSc

Lecturer in Public Health

Sasha is a newly appointed Lecturer in Public Health with over 20 years of professional experience in health and social care. Their career encompasses work across the life course, including services for both children and adults. This extensive practice background informs their academic teaching and scholarship. In addition to their academic role, Sasha is Head of Engagement at Age UK Bexley, where they provide strategic leadership in community engagement and partnership development.

Posts held previously:

2019-Present Age UK Bexley
2016-2021  Nation Youth Advocacy Service
2007-2001  Missing People

Responsibilities within the university

  • Lecturer in public health currently teaching two modules
  • Employment based learning and Introduction to health and Social Care

Research / Scholarly interests

Sasha is interested in work around Ageing populations and Research into Dementia.