Hannah Mestel, founder of The Meadowlark Group, is an experienced communications leader and public health strategist focused on how clear, trusted information strengthens an organization's resilience. Her work sits at the intersection of risk communication, health security, technology, and public policy. She helps leaders navigate high-stakes moments by translating complex science and research into meaningful action.

Hannah is passionate about bridging science and society. Her mission is to make complex, vital information - from emerging health threats to public policy - accessible, actionable, and meaningful to those who need it most.

Her background spans over two decades of leadership roles across diverse fields including public health, research, and technology. This unique experience allows her to approach communications not just as messaging, but as a strategic tool for preparedness and trust-building.

Hannah currently brings this focus to her doctoral studies at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (DrPH, Health Security), where she is focused on the critical role of risk communication in strengthening global health security and public trust.

Before this work, Hannah leveraged her expertise at Google as a communications professional, product manager, and UX evangelist. This tech background provides a vital lens for understanding how information is delivered, perceived, and acted upon in the digital age. She holds an MPH from Yale, with deep expertise in environmental health, epidemiology, and communication, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Hannah's core skill is guiding organizations through their most challenging moments, translating research into tangible impact, and building communication strategies that truly earn and keep public confidence.

Focus Areas

• Risk & Crisis Communication

• Health Security & Public Preparedness

• Translating Science into Policy and Action

• Strategic Communications Leadership

• Technology & User Experience (UX)