Meet Natasha Mutebi

After completing a master’s in science in Global Public Health and Policy at Queen Mary, University of London, I joined the House of Commons Library on the Speaker’s internship scheme. I started in the Home Affairs research team and later gained experience in the Social and General Statistics team. My work involved answering questions from MPs and co-producing Library Research Briefings and Debate Packs.

My first role in POST was as a Social Science adviser. My duties included writing policy briefings for parliamentarians on social science-related topics, embedding social science methods into parliamentary scrutiny and evidence analysis, and providing evidence analysis for committees. I then transitioned to the Biological Sciences, Health, and Medicine Adviser role, where my research focused on health-related topics.

In 2024, I was promoted to Social Science Lead. I lead the section’s work programme and continue to engage with different teams across Parliament and expert stakeholders to produce reliable policy briefings, support select committee inquiries, complete rapid evidence assessments, and suggest relevant experts to contribute to parliamentary work.

Occasionally, I participate in outreach work, which involves going to universities or other academic organisations to present on policy engagement. I’ve also attended national and international conferences and meetings to facilitate knowledge exchange.

I enjoy working for POST because my role is very dynamic. Every day is different, with various opportunities to learn and engage. Initially, as a stutterer/stammerer, I found it challenging working in POST as a large amount of our work requires presenting evidence and proposals at board meetings. Now, I thoroughly enjoy presenting to different audiences because it contributes to my personal development, and I share valuable knowledge with diverse audiences.