SPARK STREET ANALYSTS
Spark Street engages with a select group of young professionals to provide hands-on experience in data analysis and policy development. Most have either recently finished or are currently enrolled in a post-graduate program, transitioning careers or re-entering the workforce.
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Analysts perform a range of activities including secondary data analysis, policy analysis, literature reviews, interviews, survey design and administration, and synthesis of results. The team at Spark Street provides mentoring, career advice and facilitates connections to the broader public health community. If you are interested in working with us in this capacity, please contact Susanna Lehtimaki (slehtimaki@ssc.nyc).
ANALYST PROFILES
CURRENT ANALYSTS
PAST ANALYSTS
TARAN K. DEOL,
MSPH, Health Systems, International Health
Senior Associate, Global Health Strategies, August 2025 – Present
At Spark Street October 2024 – August 2025
Taran’s background is in global health policy and journalism. At Spark Street she developed a zero draft monitoring framework for the pandemic treaty, created guidance for assessing HPV vaccination for out-of-school girls in Ethiopia, and conducted literature reviews on climate change and health, adolescent health, wellbeing, and gender.
NEENA JOSHI,
MSc Global Health
Consultant, WHO, August 2022 – Present
At Spark Street October – December 2024
Neena’s background spans global health governance, universal health coverage, and international development. At Spark Street she conducted literature, policy document reviews, and developed case studies based on learning organizations, HIV, and strategies to reach out-of-school girls with health interventions.
DANIELA-FILIPA SOLTAN,
MA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership
Programme Associate, UN Women,
September 2023 – Present
At Spark Street July 2023 – September 2023
Daniela-Filipa's background is in social justice, inclusivity, gender, and anti-racism. At Spark Street she contributed to policy research and analysis in global public health.
JENNA BHIMANI,
MBBS, MPH
Clinical Oncology Registrar, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, September 2025 - Present
At Spark Street March 2021 – August 2021
Jenna’s background is in clinical medicine and public health research, focusing on cancer control. At Spark Street she contributed to literature reviews and presentations on topics such as global health and
child health.
JINGYI SONG,
MA International Affairs, Economic and Political Development
Senior Program Officer, Beginnings Fund, March 2024 – Present
At Spark Street January – July 2020
Jingyi’s background is in health policy. At Spark Street she contributed to health policy research and analyses, including topics on global public health data and drug access.
JENNIFER FEARON,
MPH Sociomedical Sciences
Senior Policy Advisor for Health and Human Services, Office of the Governor, State of New Jersey, August 2022 – Present
At Spark Street September 2017 – September 2018
Jennifer’s background is in supporting health policy development and action to advance health equity. At Spark Street she conducted literature and data syntheses, including on women’s health and health access topics.
SABA ROUHANI,
PhD Global Disease Epidemiology & Control
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, NYU School of Global Public Health, September 2022 - Present
At Spark Street November 2016 – July 2017
Saba’s background is in disease epidemiology and the social determinants of health. At Spark Street she produced policy briefs, managed health communications, and engaged with stakeholders.
HANNAH COOPER,
MBChB, MPH
Public Health Physician, Health Intelligence, PHF Science, July 2024 - Present
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At Spark Street 2016
Hannah’s background is in public health medicine, noncommunicable disease prevention and health protection. At Spark Street she contributed to literature reviews and policy evaluations on noncommunicable disease and prevention of road traffic accidents.
JONATHAN REYNOLDS,
MSc Development Studies
Research Manager (Global Health and International), National Institute for Health and Care Research, May 2025 – Present
At Spark Street March – May 2025
Jonathan’s background is in global health, international development, and research management. At Spark Street he provided analyses on official development assistance (ODA) and foreign aid trends, and assesed political, economic, social, and technological impacts on global health.
LYNDA GILBY,
PhD, Health Science, Global Health and Development
Doctoral Researcher, Tampere University, January 2021 – Present
At Spark Street March – July 2024
Lynda’s background is in sexual and reproductive health and rights and health policy research. At Spark Street she worked on pandemic preparedness and response, contributing analysis to inform on the Treaty process and policy development.
LAYTH HANBALI,
MBBS, MSc
Researcher, Institute for Palestine Studies, January 2024 - Present
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At Spark Street December 2021 - December 2023
Layth’s background is in medicine, global health, and health policy research. At Spark Street he contributed to a range of projects through data analysis, literature review, and policy analysis, supporting work on international health priorities.
MADELYN B. GOODMAN,
MSc Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Product Manager, Integrated Public Health Data, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, November 2024 – Present
At Spark Street June – September 2020
Madelyn’s background is in research on women’s health and development. At Spark Street she supported systematic literature reviews as well as development of policy documents.
JANA MARTIC,
MSc Public Health with specialization in global health
Health program research and evaluation advisor, Ministry of Health and Social services of Quebec, December 2022 - Present
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At Spark Street March 2019 – March 2022
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Jana’s background is in knowledge transfer and supporting health program evaluation. At Spark Street she contributed to research, strategy development, and evaluation of global health organizations, as well as supported COVID-19 related analyses and systematic reviews.
LEA GIDDINS,
MA Public Administration
Director of Community & Civic Engagement, New York League of Conservation Voters, October 2023 - Present
At Spark Street December 2016 – February 2017; May – December 2019
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Lea’s background is in international affairs and urban policy. At Spark Street, she supported the development of literature reviews, articles, and reports.
SAMAN ROUHANI,
MSc Health Policy, Planning, and Finance
Senior Policy Analyst, The Council of State Governments, June 2024 - June 2025
At Spark Street October 2016 – July 2017
Saman’s background is in health policy research with a focus on economics. At Spark Street he focused on monitoring and evaluation in several target countries and client social media.
ANNE LINN,
MPH International Health and Development, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Interim Head of Foundation and Corporate Partnerships, Muso, April 2025 - Present
At Spark Street 2016; February - April 2025
Anne’s background is in global health, with particular expertise in household surveys, malaria, and community health. At Spark Street, she developed policy briefs on the integration of non-communicable disease prevention and treatment into infectious disease and maternal and child health programs for the WHO Global coordination mechanism on the prevention and control of NCDs.