Areas of Expertise
Research
Training & Workshops
Areas of Expertise (Other)
Policy Review & MEL
Short Bio
Sara A. Makke is a neuropsychology-trained researcher and cognitive assessor with a specialized focus on neuropolitics, thinking, and communication. As a published scholar, her work explores how behavioral and cognitive processes shape political attitudes, social influence, and decision-making. Selected for the prestigious Hague Project on Women’s Leadership, Sara brings a unique intersection of scientific rigor and policy relevance to her work. Her expertise bridges cognitive science and sociopolitical analysis, offering deep insights into how people perceive, engage with, and are moved by the world around them.
Experience with the Civil Society
Sara A. Makka is a multidisciplinary expert with over a decade of experience (since 2013) in research, training, and MEAL within humanitarian, development, and behavioral health sectors. Her career bridges grassroots fieldwork and strategic coordination, with a strong record in managing evaluations, leading evidence-based research, and delivering impactful training programs. She has worked with leading organizations such as the Norwegian Refugee Council, CARE International, Intisar Foundation, and Right to Play, contributing to programs in mental health, GBV, child protection, education, and cash-based assistance. She established Neuropolitica in 2025. Neuropolitika is a conceptual and practical framework that combines:
Neuropsychology (how the brain processes information, emotion, memory, and decision-making),
Political behavior (belief formation, persuasion, identity, activism),
and AI-driven analysis (data modeling, audience segmentation, sentiment tracking).
Neuropsychology (how the brain processes information, emotion, memory, and decision-making),
Political behavior (belief formation, persuasion, identity, activism),
and AI-driven analysis (data modeling, audience segmentation, sentiment tracking).
Education
Date
Degree Type
Master of Science (M.S.)
Degree
Masters of Neuropsychology
University
Lebanese University
Date
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Degree
Psychology
University
Lebanese University
Language Proficiency
Language
English
Proficiency
Fluent
Language
Arabic
Proficiency
Fluent
Civil society actor(s) you've collaborated with (Please list at least 2)
Organisation
Organisation
Organisation
Organisation
Organisation
Contact Email
saramakke96@gmail.com
Contact Phone Number
76706843
Resume/CV
sara_makka_cv_2742025.pdf
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