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. Dedicated to leadership and team development she holds a diploma in Leadership and Management. Currently enhancing coaching skills building on Certificate in Leader as Coach from the Association of Coaching. Jennifer was awarded her PhD in psychology in 2010 and a BSc (1st) psychology in 2006 from Queen’s University Belfast.
