Ashley L. Sheffel

Dr. Ashley L. Sheffel is an Assistant Scientist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, specializing in global health monitoring and evaluation. With a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree, her research focuses on improving maternal and child health in low-resource settings through effective evaluation methods and health system assessments. Dr. Sheffel has extensive experience in developing health facility assessment tools and conducting surveys that generate critical data for health program planning, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Her work aims to enhance the measurement of quality of care for maternal, newborn, and child health interventions.In addition to her research, Dr. Sheffel teaches the course "Household Surveys for Program Evaluation in LMICs" on Coursera, where she equips students with the skills needed to design and implement effective surveys that inform public health initiatives. Her commitment to capacity building and evidence-based policymaking positions her as a key contributor to advancing global health outcomes.