Donna Winston

Dr. Donna Winston is an Associate Consultant at the Institute of Public Care (IPC) within Oxford Brookes University. With nearly 20 years of experience as an interdisciplinary researcher, she specializes in mixed-methods research, including interviews, focus groups, questionnaire design, quantitative data analysis, and report writing. Her work increasingly incorporates data analytics and machine learning to address research questions. Her research focuses on programmes for children and youth in learning contexts and health-related interventions, with a strong emphasis on informing policy and practice at local, regional, and national levels. She holds a PhD and has conducted research globally across three continents.

• Affiliations: Institute of Public Care, Oxford Brookes University

Dr. Winston’s expertise spans both public and private sectors, with a career history in strategic research, policy analysis, and applied evaluation. Her research interests bridge education, health, and social care, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to improve service delivery. She has contributed to impactful projects influencing policy changes in areas such as integrated health and social care, children’s services, and digital transformation within public systems.

While no specific awards or grants are detailed, her work is characterized by a focus on practical outcomes and collaboration across sectors. She remains actively involved in applied research projects through IPC, though no dedicated labs or teams are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.