Dr Jennifer Hanratty is a research psychologist and social innovator with expertise in evaluation and evidence synthesis. She joined CES to be part of its mission to bring evidence into practice to improve lives. Jennifer’s expertise lies in bringing together complex research evidence and translating it for practical applied use. She has led projects covering the maternity and postnatal period, breastfeeding, early childhood, family support, children’s wellbeing, children’s social care, preventing homelessness and determinants of health behaviours. She has acted as senior methodological advisor on evidence synthesis projects for WHO, NIHR, UKRI and the centre of excellence for development impact and learning (CEDIL).
Dr Hanratty has a strong record of funding capture, exceeding €1.5 million to date. She received her PhD in psychology in 2010.