Sara Felix

Sara is Director of Engagement & Influence, she developed and leads our external engagement strategy, working closely with our Board and senior leadership team. She works to showcase Social Finance’s deep expertise and position the organisation as a trusted partner to government and impact investors.

Published:12 February 2026

Updated:14 April 2026

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Director of Engagement & Influence

Engagement, Influencing & Communications

Health & Social Care

Sara joined Social Finance as Director of Engagement and Influence in 2026. She has over a decade of experience in central government and senior NHSE roles-leading on a range of national and international health policy issues. She has worked across private, civic and public service, leading change and transformation, research, supporting innovation, improving public spending, and scaling good practice.

Sara brings a track record of delivering strategic programmes from conception to operationalisation, most recently leading work on the 10 Year Health Plan and on Neighbourhood health policy.

Sara holds a PhD in Health Policy & change management and an MBA, she is passionate about maximising efficiency and effectiveness to drive public value.

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