Sara K. Head

Background

About Sara K. Head

I am a public health strategist with 15+ years of experience leading research, policy and strategy development, and cross-sector partnerships to advance women’s health and gender equality worldwide. My background spans strategy consulting, data-driven decision making, and global program leadership at USAID, FDA, CDC, and ICF, managing multi-million-dollar portfolios and cross-functional teams. I specialize in designing and executing end-to-end strategies—from opportunity identification to modeling, implementation, and learning—to drive measurable impact in health and development. I’m passionate about translating complex data into actionable investment cases, supporting systems-strengthening efforts, and designing inclusive, equity-centered strategies. I’m excited to apply these strengths in partnership with mission-driven teams committed to scaling innovations that improve women’s lives and close gender gaps globally.