Jennifer Sutton
About Jennifer Sutton
Jennifer Sutton serves as the Program Policy and Evaluation Officer at the Office of Extramural Research at the National Institutes of Health, a position she has held since 2006. She has a background in health policy and evaluation, with degrees from Mount Holyoke College and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Jennifer Sutton serves as a Program Policy and Evaluation Officer in the Office of Extramural Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She has held this position since 2006, contributing to research training and evaluation initiatives for 18 years. Her work focuses on developing and implementing policies that enhance the effectiveness of extramural research programs.
Previous Experience at National Institutes of Health
Prior to her current role, Jennifer Sutton worked at the NIH as a Planning and Evaluation Officer for the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, she served as the Acting Director of the NIH Office of Evaluation for a brief period in 2003. Her diverse experiences within NIH have equipped her with extensive knowledge in program evaluation and policy development.
Educational Background
Jennifer Sutton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mount Holyoke College. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Health Policy and Management from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Additionally, she has earned certificates in Evaluation and Analytic Evaluation Methods from The George Washington University, enhancing her expertise in evaluation methodologies.