Dr. Ciara Hennessy

Dr. Ciara Hennessy is a seasoned healthcare professional with extensive experience in digital health strategy and clinical practice. Currently serving as a Digital Health Strategist and Technology Assessment & Strategy Consultant at NLC, Dr. Hennessy specializes in technology sourcing, feasibility analysis, and venture deal terms within MedTech and biotech sectors. Additional roles include advising early-stage healthcare startups at VentureBlick and mentoring at FemTech Lab. With a background as a General Practitioner, Dr. Hennessy has also held leadership positions in safeguarding and community health during tenure at the NHS and Dr. Ciara's Majesty's Prison and Probation Service. Dr. Hennessy holds an MBA with distinction from Alliance Manchester Business School, complemented by executive courses focused on AI and innovation in healthcare from prestigious institutions such as MIT Sloan and Harvard Business School Online.