Sara Bennett PhD, MPhil

Sara Bennett, PhD, is an accomplished and respected figure in the field of health policy and systems research. As a Professor and Vice Chair in the International Health Department of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, she also serves as a GKII faculty co-chair. Her areas of expertise include health workforce issues such as motivation and planning, health financing, and health markets in low- and middle-income countries.

Dr. Bennett’s research has had a significant impact on the development of the field, and she has made important contributions to institutional capacity development, health systems governance, and the use of evidence in policy and decision-making. Her career includes both academic and policy positions, including former Chair of Health Systems Global, editor of Health Policy and Planning, and Executive Director of the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research at the World Health Organization.

Dr. Bennett’s dedication to bridging the gap between academia and practice, as well as building institutional capacity for health research internationally, is evident in her strong commitment to making a real-world impact. She graduated with distinction from Oxford (MA), Cambridge (MPhil) and London School of Economics (PhD).