Sara Lenehan, PhD
About Sara Lenehan, PhD
Sara Lenehan, PhD, serves as the Gender Officer for the World Food Programme in Afghanistan since 2021. She has held various roles in academia and international organizations, including a Visiting Research Fellow at LSE and a position at The World Bank focused on social sustainability.
Work at World Food Programme
Sara Lenehan has been serving as the Gender Officer for the World Food Programme in Afghanistan since 2021. In this role, she focuses on integrating gender considerations into food security and nutrition programs. Her work involves assessing gender-specific needs and ensuring that interventions are inclusive and equitable. Based in Kabul, she collaborates with various stakeholders to promote gender equality in humanitarian efforts.
Previous Experience at The London School of Economics
Before her current role, Sara Lenehan worked as a Visiting Research Fellow at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2022 to 2023. During her 11-month tenure in London, she engaged in research related to social sustainability and inclusion, contributing to academic discussions and publications in her field.
Experience at The World Bank
Sara Lenehan spent five years at The World Bank from 2016 to 2021, where she specialized in social sustainability and inclusion. Her work in the Washington D.C. Metro Area involved developing strategies to enhance social equity in development projects, focusing on marginalized communities and ensuring their voices were included in decision-making processes.
Legal Background at Linklaters
Sara Lenehan worked as a Lawyer at Linklaters from 2011 to 2014 in London. Her legal experience provided her with a strong foundation in regulatory frameworks and compliance, which she later applied in her roles focused on social sustainability and gender issues.
Education and Expertise
Sara Lenehan holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She also earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Oxford. Her educational background equips her with a deep understanding of social sciences, gender studies, and legal frameworks, contributing to her expertise in gender equality and social inclusion.