2017 - present

Founder and Psychologist, The PAME Code

2018 - present

Founder and CEO, Self-Publishing Made Simple

2018 - 2019

Head of Psychology, The Frida Project

2009-2018

Lecturer in Health, Community and Applied Psychology, Keele University, UK

2008-2009

Research Fellow in Health Promotion, Institute for Health and Human Development, University of East London, UK

2005-2009

Honorary Research Fellow in Participatory Action Research, Popular Education for People’s Empowerment, Philippines

2003-2008

Visiting Lecturer in Health Psychology, City University London

2000  

Research Assistant in Education Research, University of the Philippines

• Health literacy and diabetes management
• Experiences of migrant nurses in the UK
• Internationalization in higher education
• Assessing the readability of health information materials
• Health literacy and food labels
• Wayfinding in hospitals
• Healthy Redbridge Community Needs Assessment
• The psychosocial impact of material deprivation on community health and wellbeing
• Developing an Alternative Learning System with the Aytas in the Philippines
• Discourse Analysis of the ILO Convention 182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labor

• Evaluation of the Tower Hamlets Vascular Check Programme
• City and Hackney Healthy Weight Project Review
• Evaluation of the Healthwise Exercise Referral Scheme

• Well London Programme
• Evaluation of the FSA Salt it Out Programme
• Evaluation of the Prince's Trust Care Plus Programme
• Quit for Life Programme
• Systematic review of psychological interventions in smoking cessation

I have supervised hundreds of BSc, MSc, MPhil, DPsych, and PhD project students. Topics include health literacy and chronic disease management; student-led food growing initiatives; managing alcohol consumption in University; drug addiction and residential rehab; information on food labels; experiences of racial microaggression; racism in the media and British politics; homophobia in football; loneliness in old age; support for carer of people with dementia

• Bushra Bibi (PhD, 1st supervisor): Health literacy and diabetes management among South Asians in the UK
• Rebecca Laycock (PhD, 2nd supervisor): Cultivating sustainable outcomes in Student-led Food Growing Initiatives with transient participants: an action research approach
• Kara Holloway (PhD, 2nd supervisor): An institutional approach to managing student alcohol consumption in a UK university
• Christopher Williamson (MPhil, 2nd supervisor): Health literacy and chronic disease management among older adults

For future PhD research projects, I am most interested in supervising research around health promotion and community empowerment. Participatory, community-based and action-oriented projects that promote diversity, equality and the promotion of human rights are most welcome.

Authored books

• Marks, D.F., Murray, M., & Estacio, E.V. (2020). Health Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice (6^th ed). London: Sage Publications.
• Estacio, E.V. (2018). Fear is not my enemy: retrain your brain to unlock your courage to dream, dare and live. Keele: MLP Publications.
• Estacio, E.V. (2018). Imposter syndrome remedy: improve your self-worth, feel confident about yourself and stop feeling like a fraud. Keele: MLP Publications.
• Estacio, E.V. (2018). Change your life for good: rediscover your best self and find happiness within. Keele: MLP Publications.
• Marks, D.F., Murray, M., & Estacio, E.V. (2018). Health Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice (5^th ed). London: Sage Publications.
• Marks, D.F., Murray, M., Evans, B., & Estacio, E.V. (2015). Health Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice (4^th ed). London: Sage Publications.
• Marks, D.F., Murray, M., Evans, B., & Estacio, E.V. (2010). Health Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice (3 rd ed). London: Sage Publications.
  
  Chapters in books
• Estacio, E.V. (2017). Life as a migrant nurse in the UK. In K. Niven, S. Lewis, C. Kagan (eds.), Social impact: Making a difference with Psychology.
• Estacio, E.V. & Marks, D.F. (2012). Liberation of the social consciousness through alternative learning and action research: A work in progress with the Aytas in the Philippines. In C. Walker, K. Johnson & L. Cunningham (eds). Community psychology and the economics of mental health: Global perspectives (pp.238-252). London: Palgrave Macmillan.

• Estacio, E.V. and Lonsdale, P. (2013). Keele International Reflections: Developing an online blog on internationalisation and inter-cultural learning. Keele University.
• Estacio, E.V., Protheroe, J. & Saidy-Khan, S. (2013). Health information materials in GP practices in Stoke-on-Trent: A multi-stage readability assessment.  Final Report to Stoke City Council.
• Estacio, E.V., Saidy-Khan, S., Karic, T., McKinley, R., Sargeant, S. & Murray, M. (2012). Action on health literacy in Stoke-on-Trent: Engaging target populations.  Final Report to Stoke City Council.
• Estacio, E.V. (2011). Action research on internationalisation at Keele University. Keele University Teaching Innovation Award.
• Estacio, E.V. (2011).  Life as migrant nurse in the UK. Final report for the Richard Benjamin Memorial Trust.  Keele University.
• Tobi, P., Lais, S., Estacio, E.V., Kanaparthy, J. (2009). Tower Hamlets NHS Health Check Pilot Programme Evaluation Final Report. Institute for Health and Human Development, University of East London.
• Harden, A., Estacio, E. V., Tobi P., Adams-Eaton, F., Bertotti, M., and Lais, S. (2009). A review of effectiveness, including cost-effectiveness where possible, of commissioned healthy weight-related projects in City and Hackney. Institute for Health and Human Development, University of East London.
• Renton, A., Schmidt, E., Sheridan, K., Estacio, E.V., Harden, A. and Yu, G. (2009). Healthy Redbridge: Less Well-off Neighbourhoods A Household Survey for NHS Redbridge. Institute for Health and Human Development, University of East London.
• Tobi, P., Estacio, E.V., Seesaghur, A., Nabingi, S. and Cawley, J. (2009). Evaluation of Healthwise Exercise Referral Scheme. Institute for Health and Human Development, University of East London.
• Sheridan, K., Estacio, E.V., Tobi, P., Berzins, K., Adams-Eaton, F., and Bertotti, M. (2008). Healthy Redbridge: Less Well-off Neighbourhoods Community Engagement & Mapping Report for NHS Redbridge. Institute for Health and Human Development, University of East London.
• Bogle, V., Pearson, J., Estacio, E.V., and Marks, D.F. (2008). Salt It Out Evaluation Report. Food Standards Agency.
• Estacio, E.V., Sykes, C.M. and Marks, D.F. (2008). The Carers Experience: Insights from the Qualitative Analysis from the Care Plus Evaluation in Tower Hamlets. The Prince’s Trust.

• Estacio, E.V., Oliver, M., and Protheroe, J. (2017). Health partnership in community health promotion. The case of the health literacy team in Stoke-on-Trent (12 July 2017). International Society for Critical Health Psychology, Loughborough, UK.
• Estacio, EV., and Nathan, L. (2017). Parental health literacy: A photovoice study. (27 June 2017). 4^th annual health literacy event in Stoke-on-Trent, UK.
• Bibi, B., Estacio, E.V., Holdsworth, C. (2016). Health literacy and diabetes management among South Asians: A Photovoice Study. Health Literacy UK Conference (18 March 2016). Glasgow, UK.
• Williamson, C.I., Estacio, E.V., Protheroe, J. (2014). The Role of Health Literacy on Factors Mediating Health Outcomes. RCGP Conference (2-4 October 2014). Liverpool, UK.
• Kurth, J., Clark, L., Protheroe, J., Estacio, E.V. (2014). Public health of our cities: a health literacy survey in Stoke-on-Trent. WHO European Healthy Cities Networks International Healthy Cities Conference (22-25 October 2014) Athens, Greece.
• Estacio, E.V., McKinley, R.K., Saidy-Khan, S., Karic, T. Clark, L., Kurth, J. (2014). Health Literacy: why it matters to South Asian men with diabetes. Health Literacy UK Conference (20 June 2014). Keele University, UK.
• Bibi, B., Estacio, E.V., Holdsworth, C. (2014). Health Literacy, Self-efficacy and Quality of life among South Asians with Diabetes in the UK. Health Literacy UK Conference (20 June 2014). Keele University, UK.
• Williamson, C.I., Estacio, E.V., Protheroe, J. (2014). The Role of Health Literacy on Factors Mediating Health Outcomes. Health Literacy UK Conference (20 June 2014). Keele University, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2014). Qualitative research and social impact: what can we learn from action research? Daring to make an impact: Dynamic Qualitative Research Conference (22-23 March 2014).  Keele University, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. & Protheroe, J. (2014). Assessing the readability of sexual health information materials: A multi-stage process. Midlands Health Psychology Network (20 February 2014). Northampton University, UK.
• Protheroe, J., Kurth, J., Clark, L., Estacio, E.V., & Marshall, K. (2013). Public health in our cities: health literacy survey in UK. 5th Annual Health Literacy Research Conference (28-29 October). National Academy of Sciences, Washington, D.C., USA.
• Wright-Bevans, K., Estacio, E.V. & Bailey, J. (2013).  Engaging young adults in promoting wellbeing: A photovoice project. International Society for Critical Health Psychology (22-24 July 2013). Bradford, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2013). Experiences of racial microaggression among migrant nurses in the UK: A diary-based study. International Society for Critical Health Psychology (22-24 July 2013). Bradford, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2013). Teaching critical psychology, globalisation and human rights in a ‘global classroom’. International Society for Critical Health Psychology (22-24 July 2013). Bradford, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2013). Advocating health literacy to promote health. International Society for Critical Health Psychology (22-24 July 2013). Bradford, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2013). Internationalising learning and teaching in Psychology. Association for the Teaching of Psychology Conference (5-7 July 2013). Keele University, UK.
• Clark, L. & Estacio, E.V. (2013). A health literacy journey in Stoke-on-Trent: Learning together. WHO European Healthy Cities, Health Literacy Sub-network (19 March 2013) Liverpool, UK.
• Estacio, E.V., Saidy-Khan, S., Karic, T., McKinley, R. & Murray, M. (2012).  Action on health literacy in Stoke-on-Trent: Engaging men with diabetes (5-7 September 2012). BPS Division of Health Psychology Conference. Liverpool, UK.
• Wright-Bevans, K., Estacio, E.V. & Bailey, J. (2012).  Engaging young adults in promoting wellbeing: A photovoice project. (5-7 September 2012). BPS Division of Health Psychology Conference. Liverpool, UK.
• Estacio, E.V., Saidy-Khan, S., Karic, T., McKinley, R. & Murray, M. (2012). Action on health literacy in Stoke-on-Trent (22 May 2012). Health Literacy Annual Conference. Southampton, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2012). Life as a migrant nurse in the UK. (18-20 April 2012). British Psychological Society Annual Conference.  London, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. & Saidy-Khan, S. (2011). Challenging challenges: Overcoming barriers to promote the experiences of migrant nurses in the UK. 8th European Congress of Community Psychology, York University, UK.
• Saidy-Khan, S. & Estacio, E.V. (2011). Discourses of masculinity and health among African Caribbeans in Stoke on Trent. 8th European Congress of Community Psychology, York University, UK.
• Karic, T. & Estacio, E.V. (2011).  The World Café: Exploring different ways of listening. Higher Education Academy Conference on Internationalisation of Pedagogy and Curriculum: Exploring New Frontiers (16-17 June 2011). University of Warwick, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. & Karic, T. (2011).  Promoting intercultural learning through collective action and diversity. Higher Education Academy Conference on Internationalisation of Pedagogy and Curriculum: Exploring New Frontiers (16-17 June 2011). University of Warwick, UK. 
• Estacio, E.V. and Marks, D.F. (2010). Health, material deprivation and social injustice: The case of the indigenous Ayta community in the Philippines. World Conference in Psychology, Counselling and Guidance (21-25 April 2010). Antalya, Turkey.
• Estacio, E.V. and Marks, D.F. (2010). Isang kahig, isang tuka: Discourses of material deprivation and social injustice among the indigenous Ayta community in the Philippines. A paper presented at the 3rd International Conference on Community Psychology (3-5 June 2010). Puebla, Mexico. 
• Estacio, E.V. and Marks, D.F. (2005). Macroeconomics and Health: An International Analysis of Government Health Expenditure and Health Outcomes. A paper presented at the 7th Annual Conference of the Association for Heterodox Economics (15-17 July 2005). City University London, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. and Marks, D.F. (2005). The Macroeconomic Determinants of Health. A paper presented at the 4th International Conference of the International Society of Critical Health Psychologists (29 March – 1 April 2005). Sheffield, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. and Marks, D.F. (2005). Child labour and the ILO Convention 182: A critical perspective. A paper presented at the 4th International Conference of the International Society of Critical Health Psychologists (29 March – 1 April 2005). Sheffield, UK.

Imposter syndrome remedy

• Gratitude Unfiltered with Joshua Berglan
• The Antoine Show
• Entrepreneurs Globally Unite with Michelle Reindhardt
• Comebackgirl
• The Free Mama Movement
• Dare to Lead with Linda Patten
• Let's talk relationships and life with Louise Armstrong
• On The Brighter Side with Monica Tanner
• Books, Beauty and Business with Tawnie Breaux
• Business Unleashed Tribe
• The Adversity Podcast with Petra V
• Worth from Within
• The Expat Career and Lifestyle Podcast
• Nice Girl CEO with Lisa Benavidez
• Greatest Possible Self with Chris Burns
• Expert connection with Trish Leto
• Life Without Limits with Will Aylward
• Fearless Self-Love with Andrea
• Women's Empowerment School
• Let's Talk TEE with Shanie
• The Marketing Mindset with Mariya Bentz
• The Goodness Chick with Erin Lawler Patterson
• Hunger Start Accelerator
• The Unapologetic Mom Podcast with JaVaughna
• Fulfil-Meant Podcast with Tina Yeager
• Go Big or Go Broke

Self-publishing Made Simple

• Influencer Profits with Chad and Holly
• The Book Corner with Damien Liversedge
• The Savvy Creative with Christina
• Amplify your Impact with Susan Leonardson

• Estacio, E.V. (2019). Imposter Syndrome Remedy [Public Lecture, 6 March 2019]. Keele University, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2016). Qualitative research and social impact: what can we learn from action research? Invited Speaker (17 Feb 2016). Leeds Beckett University, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2014). Critical health psychology in action: The case of the Ayta community (Invited speaker). Cultureschock Symposium (10 June 2014). London Metropolitan University, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2014). Qualitative research and social impact: what can we learn from action research? (Invited speaker). Primary Care Graduate Symposium (9 May 2014).  Keele University, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2014). Critical health psychology (Invited speaker). Health Psychology seminar (21 Feb 2014), Cape Town University, South Africa.
• Estacio, E.V. & Waller, R. (2013). Learning to learn: An introduction to student learning in the UK. Induction week for international students. (27 Sept 2013). Keele University, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. & Protheroe, J. (2013). Assessing the readability of sexual health information materials: A multi-stage process (Invited speaker). Health Literacy UK Seminar (20 September 2013). Keele University, UK.
• Jolley, N. & Estacio, E.V. (2013). Exploring nutrition information use on food labels among mothers of young children. (Invited speaker), Health Literacy UK Seminar (20 September 2013). Keele University, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2013). Using Participatory Action Research Methods in Psychology and other Social Sciences.  (Invited speaker), University of the Philippines, in association with the Psychological Association of the Philippines (13 June 2013), UP Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.
• Estacio, E.V. (2013). Health Literacy: Cutting-Edge Issues in the Psychology of Health Promotion.  (Invited speaker), University of the Philippines, in association with the Psychological Association of the Philippines (13 June 2013), UP Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.  
• Murray, M. & Estacio, E.V. (2013). Promoting health and wellbeing among older people in Stoke-on-Trent: A research proposal, Developing an age-friendly Stoke-on-Trent: from learning into action workshop, Beth Johnson Foundation (13 March 2013) Stoke-on-Trent, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2013). Critical health psychology. Invited speaker presentation 19 Feb 2013), Cape Town University, South Africa.
• Estacio, E.V., Saidy-Khan, S., Karic, T., McKinley, R. & Murray, M. (2012).  Action on health literacy in Stoke-on-Trent: Engaging men with diabetes (8 November 2012).  ESRC Festival of Social Science: Improving healthcare, improving lives. Keele University, UK.
• Estacio, E.V., Saidy-Khan, S., Karic, T., McKinley, R. & Murray, M. (2012).  Action on health literacy in Stoke-on-Trent: Engaging men with diabetes (25 Sept 2012).  Public Diabetes Awareness Event. Britannia Stadium, UK.
• Estacio, E.V., Saidy-Khan, S., Karic, T., McKinley, R. & Murray, M. (2012).  Action on health literacy in Stoke-on-Trent: Engaging men with diabetes (July 2012).  Strategic Management Team, Stoke City Council. Civic Centre, UK.
• Murray, M. & Estacio, E.V. (2012). Community engagement and health improvement. UK-CDC Learning Exchange (19 June 2012). Staffordshire University, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2012). Critical reflections on action research and social injustice: The case of the indigenous Ayta community in the Philippines. Invited speaker presentation, Keele Psychology Society (9 May 2012). Keele University, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2012). Action research workshop. (23 Feb 2012). Qualitative Research Methods in Clinical Settings.  Sustainability Hub, Keele University, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2012). The global module: Maximising intercultural learning through global partnerships. (11 Jan 2012). Sharing of good practice seminar, Keele University, UK.
• Lonsdale, P. & Estacio, E.V. (2012). Peermark. (11 Jan 2012). Sharing of good practice seminar, Keele University, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2011). Promoting the internationalisation of teaching and learning: An action research project (14 July 2011). Teaching Innovation Symposium, Keele University, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2011). Health literacy workshop (8 June 2011). Health and Wellbeing Week, Keele University, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2011). Life as a migrant nurse in the UK: A session with nursing students (7 June 2011). School of Nursing and Midwifery, Keele University, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2011). Action research with the indigenous Ayta community in the Philippines (15 March 2011). World Sociology Plus, Keele University, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2011). Internationalisation @ Keele: An action research project. International Awareness Day (18 February 2011). School of Nursing and Midwifery, Keele University, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2011). Life as a migrant nurse in the UK: Action research in progress. International Awareness Day (18 February 2011). School of Nursing and Midwifery, Keele University, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2010). Making the most of your PhD supervisors as research mentors. Early Career Researcher Event (18 May 2010). Keele University, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2010). Critical reflections on action research and social injustice: The case of the indigenous Ayta community in the Philippines. An invited speaker presentation (18 March 2010). Staffordshire University, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2010). Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women. A World Café facilitated for the International Women’s Day (10 March 2010). Keele University, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2009). Integrating theory, research and social action in the context of material deprivation and social injustice. A seminar presented at the Institute for Health and Human Development (26 May 2009). University of East London, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. and Marks, D.F. (2006). Health, material deprivation and social injustice: A participatory action research with the Aytas in the Philippines. A poster presented at the Communities and Change Workshop (26 June 2006). London School of Economics and Political Science, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2006). Power and wealth ranking. A workshop facilitated at the Research Students Seminar (7 June 2006). Department of Psychology, City University London, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2007). Integrating theory, research and social action in the context of material deprivation and social injustice. A paper presented at the Research Students Seminar (27 June 2007). Department of Psychology, City University London, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. (2005). A discourse analytic approach to the International Labour Organisation’s Convention 182. An invited lecture presented at the Department of Psychology (14 September 2005). University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines.
• Estacio, E.V. and Marks, D.F. (2005). The Psychosocial Experience of Health and Macroeconomics. A poster presented at the Social Sciences Building Opening Day (2 March 2005). City University London, UK.
• Estacio, E.V. and Marks, D.F. (2004). A discourse analysis of the International Labour Organisation’s Convention 182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labour. A poster presented at the Research Students Poster Day (21 October 2004). City University London, UK.

• Estacio, E.V. and Protheroe, J. (2016). Health literacy in Stoke-on-Trent. Impact Acceleration Fund, £ 5,957
• Sherman, S. M., Estacio, E.V., Cohen, C., Stamelos, V., and Redman, C. W. E. (2015). Mothers and Daughters: Exploring knowledge about and attitudes towards cervical screening and HPV vaccination, North Staffordshire Medical Institute Pump Priming Award, £8,511.
• Estacio, E.V. (2013). Readability assessment of health information materials in GP Practices. Stoke-on-Trent City Council, £1,500.
• Estacio, E.V. & Lonsdale, P. (2012). Keele International Reflections: Developing an online blog on internationalisation and intercultural learning. Teaching Innovation Award, £1,100.
• Estacio, E.V., McKinley, R., Murray, M. & Sargeant, S. (2011).  Action on health literacy: Engaging target populations. NHS Stoke and Stoke City Council, £49,000.
• Estacio, E.V. (2010). Experiences of migrant nurses in the UK: An action research project [pilot study]. Richard Benjamin Grant, £9,980.
• Estacio, E.V. (2010). Internationalisation of teaching and learning: An action research project. Keele Teaching Innovation Award, £5,000.
• Estacio, E.V. (2004). The psychosocial impact of material deprivation on community health and wellbeing. City University London PhD Studentship, £33,000. 

• Journal of Health Psychology (Editorial board member)
• Health Psychology Open (Editorial board member)
• Community, Work and Family (Editorial board member)
• Special Section on Health Literacy and Engagement, Journal of Health Psychology (Guest Editor)
• Combating Child Labour, Sage Open (Article Guest Editor)
• Health Literacy UK (Steering Group Member)
• International Society for Critical Health Psychology (Member)
• Association for Heterodox Economics (Member)
• Stoke-on-Trent Healthy Public Policy Advisory Group (Member)
• Stoke-on-Trent Health Literacy Group (Member)
• Peer reviewed for the Lancet, Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology, British Journal of Health Psychology, Qualitative Health Research, Research Evaluation Review, Global Qualitative Nursing Research, NIHR Public Health Research, NIHR Research for Patient Benefit, Journal of Behavioural Medicine, Health Promotion International, Journal of Physical Therapy and Health Promotion, BioMed Central, Online Readings in Psychology, Transcultural Psychiatry, Brokenshire College, British Journal of Learning Disabilities, and Child Abuse and Neglect
• Expert advisor and project evaluator of health literacy programmes for Stoke-on-Trent City Council
• Volunteered for Save the Children UK and CRIBS Philippines