HSSI Board of Directors

Dr. Regina M. Mabenga

Chief Executive Officer & Chairperson — Research, Monitoring and Evaluation

Dr. Regina M. Mabenga is a Public Health and Applied Research professional with more than 13 years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, strategic information, data quality, research, programme performance, and evidence-based decision-making across donor-funded, government, public health, development, and learning programmes in Zambia.

She has extensive experience in survey implementation, research and data systems, data quality assurance, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, dashboard development, technical reporting, stakeholder engagement, and translating evidence into practical programme and policy recommendations.

Dr. Mabenga holds a PhD in Public Health, Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management Strategy, and degrees in Development Studies and Information Science. She brings strong expertise in applied research, research methods, programme evaluation, data analytics, evidence generation, capacity building, and strategic leadership, positioning her to lead HSSI's research agenda and provide strategic direction as Chief Executive Officer.