Carrie Stephenson

Carrie Stephenson is a Senior Lecturer at the College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences at Sheffield Hallam University, affiliated with the Centre for Leadership within the School of Health and Social Care. With over 20 years of experience in Adult Services (Learning Disabilities), she specializes in team and service leadership, focusing on empowering individuals to reach their potential.

She teaches as a module leader for Leadership in Context and Evaluating Service Improvement, contributing to the MSc Leadership in Health and Social Care program. Her research is centered at the Health Research Institute, addressing critical intersections of leadership, planetary health, and social care frameworks.

Her recent publication in BMJ Leader (2025) explores planetary health leadership experiences within UK healthcare, emphasizing themes of community engagement, cultural transformation, and service innovation. This work reflects her commitment to advancing leadership practices in health and social care domains.

• Current Role: Senior Lecturer in Leadership
• Specialization: Leadership, Service Improvement, Planetary Health
• Key Affiliation: Health Research Institute