Sara Pantuliano
About Sara Pantuliano
Sara Pantuliano is the Chief Executive at the Overseas Development Institute and has served as Editor in Chief of the Disasters journal since 2009. She holds a PhD in Politics and International Relations from the University of Leeds and has extensive experience in humanitarian policy and conflict analysis.
Current Role at John Wiley and Sons
Sara Pantuliano has served as the Editor in Chief of the Disasters journal at John Wiley and Sons since 2009. In this role, she oversees the publication's editorial direction and ensures the dissemination of high-quality research related to disaster management and humanitarian response. Her long tenure reflects her commitment to advancing knowledge in this critical field.
Career at ODI
Sara Pantuliano has held multiple significant positions at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI). She served as Managing Director from 2016 to 2018, Acting Executive Director from 2018 to 2019, and Director of Humanitarian Programmes and Principal Research Fellow from 2014 to 2016. Her work at ODI focused on humanitarian policy and research, contributing to various initiatives aimed at improving humanitarian responses globally.
Educational Background
Sara Pantuliano completed her PhD in Politics and International Relations at the University of Leeds from 1996 to 2000. She also holds an MA in International Development with Distinction from Università degli Studi di Napoli 'L'Orientale', achieved between 1994 and 1995. Additionally, she earned a BA with First Class Honours in Politics, Arabic, Islamic Studies, International Relations, and Law from the same university from 1988 to 1992. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in humanitarian and development sectors.
Involvement in Humanitarian Initiatives
Sara Pantuliano has been actively involved in various humanitarian initiatives and organizations. She served as a resource person and observer at the IGAD Sudan peace process and brokered a high-profile post-conflict response in the Nuba Mountains. She is also a member of the UN Secretary-General's Peacebuilding Fund's Sixth Advisory Group and has participated in discussions on navigating global crises.
Leadership and Advisory Roles
Sara Pantuliano holds several leadership and advisory roles in humanitarian organizations. She is the Vice-Chair of the Board of Muslim Aid and a trustee of The New Humanitarian. Additionally, she has served on executive and advisory boards for organizations such as SOS Sahel and Oxford University's Refugees Studies Centre. Her involvement in these roles underscores her commitment to improving humanitarian practices and policies.