Data-driven, human-centred health.
My name is Meredith Leston. I’m an award winning public health and social impact professional who is committed to improving public services and population health outcomes.
With a professional portfolio spanning enterprise, policymaking, philanthropy, advocacy and clinical research, I champion cross-sector collaboration and an evidence-based approach to achieving meaningful change.
I’m currently available for research, consulting and speaking engagements.
My expertise at the intersection of health and inclusive innovation has informed decision-making at the most senior levels of government and industry, and has been recognised by prestigious appointments at The University of Oxford, The Alan Turing Institute and The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.
Meanwhile my passion for scientific communication has seen me lecture internationally, act as a health and wellbeing contributor for mainstream news outlets and publish across high-impact and commercial platforms. These experiences have cultivated the tools and talents that are available for contracting on a short-term, medium-term and long-term basis.
Qualitative & Quantitative Research
I deliver actionable insights. My clients receive the evidence base and recommendations they’re looking for to move the needle on their most pressing issues. I take a multidisciplinary approach in this, leveraging mixed methods research and my deep understanding of governmental decision-making and the public health & social care landscape for enterprise and non-profit clients alike. When needed, I provide data-backed business development services, including rigorous market research, competitor intelligence, stakeholder mapping and lead generation.
Policy Development & Deployment
Specialising in policymaking for complex societal challenges, I provide clientele with the strategic support needed to drive positive change in their communities and beyond. My expert input spans the entire policy development arc, from problem identification to policy implementation and evaluation.
Programmatic Design, Implementation & Evaluation
I design public health and social impact interventions that yield tangible results. Inspired by the ethos ‘Local people, Local problems, Local solutions’, my work prioritises strategic partnerships, evidence-based practices and human-centred principles. Programmatic outcomes are continuously evaluated to ensure their positive and sustainable impact.
Public Speaking
Be it in the sciences, technology, medicine or social criticism, I am highly skilled in making expert information accessible to all levels of background knowledge. I am sought out internationally to discuss modern public policymaking and inclusive innovation.