Sarah Kingston Email & Phone Number

Bend, Or, Us

Springfield, Oregon, Us

Springfield, Oregon, Us

- Develop methods to identify members with complex conditions, social complexity, and potential barriers to care- Create methods that combine multiple data sources (structured and non-structured) for use in algorithms and identification logic. For example, creating comprehensive approaches to identify members with social determinants of health needs based on: health information exchange data, administrative claims, care program documentation, and community screening and referrals- Design and implement program evaluation methods including pre/post comparisons- Mentor and train new analysts in methods, context and industry knowledge, public health concepts, and epidemiological methods- Develop interactive data visualizations that people want to use (and enjoy) and understand​- Present complex data, analysis and findings to teams in a way that is clear and understandable​- Figure out ad hoc solutions, new ways to tackle problems, and develop proofs of concept quickly so they can be implemented and operationalized​- Develop care program specific prioritization scores- Evaluate relationships between value based payment arrangements, social complexity, sociodemographics, and barriers to health care access and poor health outcomes

Springfield, Oregon, Us

- Program evaluation and impact analysis for strategic initiatives and healthcare reform- Make kick-ass data visuals and summaries to help data be understood (and look good)- Analyze contract performance- Study disease burden, prevalence and incidence and potential health disparities in member population- Provide statistics, research methods and evaluation consultation and expertise to internal and external partners- Analyze, prepare presentations, and present data analysis reports and findings to external customers and internal departments. - Act as project manager for multi-disciplinary analytical work. - Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies to control health care costs and improve quality. - Partner with internal departments and external community organizations to identify opportunities to optimize: delivery of care, reimbursements, disease management, wellness programs, clinical strategies, and early identification of high risk populations. - Act as lead partner with university research teams on collaborative research efforts and innovative evaluation strategies. - Interface with community partners to create and maintain an effective performance measurement strategy for Coordinated Care Organizations.

Group Exercise Instruction: Dance-based fitness formats (including Bliss Dance Workout, Hip Hop, Zumba)

Community health assessment, data collection and analysis, service data reporting and analysis for quality improvement.

Local Program Evaluator for federally-funded pilot project with the aim to improve early childhood wellness in Deschutes County. Designed and implemented data collection methods to track services and outcomes on child, family, provider and community levels in a mixed-methods approach. Collected, cleaned and maintained complex data sets for analysis and reporting to funders and stakeholders. Linked participant data from multiple sources (i.e., two agency electronic health record systems for behavioral health and medical health, and program-specific social risk factor data) for comprehensive longitudinal data analysis.

Collect state and national level benchmarking data; compare and analyze quantitative and qualitative data; identify and collect crucial supporting scientific and evaluation reports; assist with synthesis and interpretation of supporting reports; assist with data management and analysis; assist with report generation; document detailed process of evaluation and analytic approaches.

Developed and implemented research process to identify and pilot clinical health evaluation instruments; researched best practices, validity, reliability and methodology behind existing instruments and identified best fit for local clinic; provided written summary of findings and recommendations; designed and pilot tested 2 instruments in clinic for best fit and provided qualitative and quantitative feedback; worked with clinicians and volunteers to develop and outline evaluation process and next steps; shared key findings with appropriate stakeholders.

Gathered relevant public health data from multiple sources, analyzed and interpreted data, created visual displays of data for Crook County's first County Health Assessment.

Worked with research team and assisted data cleaning and analysis for 2 federally-funded research projects investigating social, cultural and relationship determinants of HIV/AIDS and STI risk behaviors. Entered and cleaned data; analyzed data and reported key findings; conducted literature review; created tables and charts of relevant data, descriptive statistics and appropriate methods; organized database, identified missing data and established appropriate backup systems; assisted in writing and editing manuscripts for publication.

Corvallis, Or, Us

Identified and wrote accepted letter of intent to secure funding for collaborative research with the University of Gondar, Ethiopia. Secured funding for principal investigators from Ethiopia to attend World Health Organization proposal development seminar. Identified other potential sources of funding and initiated grant processes. Met with University of Gondar delegates to assess needs of the university and opportunities for collaboration to forward the Memorandum of Understanding process between the two universities

Conducted program research, grant research, focus groups and data collection for school-based restorative discipline project. Facilitated restorative discipline trainings, presentations, focus-groups, and community outreach initiatives. Created written summaries of findings and best practices.

Mph, International Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics

Ba, International Studies, Writing/Lit, Psychology

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