Louise Regan, BFA, MA.Ed

Cognitive Enrichment Specialist

Louise Regan has a Bachelor of Arts honors degree from the University of Northumbria, England in Fine Art Painting and a Masters in Art & Design Education from Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales. Hailing originally from England, Louise is a global citizen having spent her childhood in East Africa and traveled extensively to the Middle East. Louise taught art for over ten years in the UK before moving to New York City in 2004. Her many interests include painting, ceramics, photography, yoga, mindfulness, cooking and gardening. During the pandemic, her concern for lonely, isolated elders led her to non-profit work with OneCommunity where she facilitated virtual group art classes, to inspire connection for older residents in Brooklyn’s Fort Greene community. More recently she has studied reiki and qualified as a yoga teacher, in particular chair yoga is a passion as it is so accessible to all. Louise is an easy conversationalist and a natural connector, as a MindSense Cognitive Enrichment Specialist, she enjoys using her talents to engage and light up lives.

“I am very much a “people person” at heart and I love nothing better than to listen, learn and connect with others. As an art educator, I keep an open and curious mind and embrace all skills, approaches and media. I am passionate about finding meaningful connections; through conversation, community and creative processes, to enable elders to rediscover their joy and zest for life. I am a firm believer in the Mind-Body connection; how a greater self awareness through mindful techniques can uplift our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Positive engagement experiences can raise energy levels, creating space for optimism and gratitude beneficial for improving health. As a Cognitive Enrichment Specialist at MindSense, I love having the opportunity to use all of my creative talents to enhance the lives of elders.”