PhD candidate in Social Psychology at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Universities. Irene’s interdisciplinary background combines training in Communication and Neuroscience. Her research examines how empowered role model narratives featuring disadvantaged groups influence solidarity and social change. Her focus is on interventions that leverage digital technologies, communication, and art for real-world impact. She is interested in measuring that impact by complementing self-reports with behavioural or biometric measures. She also serves as Media Editor for the International Journal of Social Psychology (IJSP), handling online outreach.