Maddalen Cardenas Añorga

Bachelor's Degree in Teaching with a specialization in Special Education (EHU-2018), Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (EHU-2023), Expert in Dementia and Other Neurodegenerative Disorders (UOC-2023), Master's Degree in General Health Psychology (UE-2025), and Specialization in Social Research Techniques (UAB-current).

Her professional career highlights activities related to improving the quality of life of the most vulnerable and dependent people, their families, and professionals. Her experience in the field of functional diversity is proof of this, including projects with the Guipuzcoa Adapted Sports Federation, the Real Sociedad Foundation, and Gautena, among others.

Currently at Matia Institute, he works on projects aimed at transforming long-term care, with the aim of moving towards the construction of caring municipalities, with a comprehensive, more community-based and people-centered care model. Linked to dignified care, he is also a member of Matia's STOP Restrictions Commission.