Ella Moonan Howard
About Ella Moonan Howard
Ella Moonan Howard is a Research Fellow with a background in Sociology and Gerontology. She currently works at ZINC and the University of Southampton, focusing on the impact of friendship networks on well-being in later life.
Current Position at ZINC
Ella Moonan Howard has been serving as a Research Fellow at ZINC since 2019. In this role, she contributes to various research initiatives, focusing on the intersection of social sciences and gerontology. Her work involves analyzing data and collaborating with other researchers to advance understanding in her field.
Education and Expertise
Ella Moonan Howard studied at The University of Glasgow from 2011 to 2015, earning a degree in Sociology. She furthered her education at the University of Southampton, where she completed an MSc in Gerontology (Research) from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she participated in the Future Leaders Fellowship program at Housing LIN from 2019 to 2020, enhancing her expertise in social research.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at ZINC, Ella worked as a Research Assistant at HardHat from 2016 to 2019. She also had a brief tenure as a GIS Analyst and Researcher at Glasgow City Council in 2014. These positions provided her with valuable experience in research methodologies and data analysis.
Research Focus and Contributions
Ella Moonan Howard's research investigates the relationships between friendship networks and well-being in later life. She employs mixed methods to explore how these networks and overall well-being evolve over time, particularly in relation to transitions in household composition. Her work is supported by the ESRC South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership.
Affiliations and Collaborations
Ella is affiliated with the Centre for Population Change and the Centre for Research on Ageing. These affiliations reflect her commitment to advancing research in population dynamics and the implications of ageing on social relationships and well-being.