Sarah Taha
About Sarah Taha
Sarah Taha is a Research Intern with a strong background in public health and neuroscience. She has worked in various roles focused on health systems, child development, and mental health, and has academic credentials from Harvard and Emory University.
Work at Dost Education
Sarah Taha has been serving as a Research Intern at Dost Education since 2021. In this role, she contributes to various research initiatives aimed at enhancing educational outcomes. Her work involves evaluating programs and interventions that support learning and development, particularly in underserved communities.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Taha holds a Master of Science in Global Health and Population from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, which she completed from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology from Emory University, graduating in 2020. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in health systems strengthening, child disabilities, early childhood development, and mental health.
Background
Sarah Taha's educational journey began at the American Community School in Beirut, where she completed her studies from kindergarten through 11th grade. She then attended The Westminster Schools for her 12th grade before pursuing her undergraduate degree at Emory University. Her diverse educational experiences have shaped her interests and career path in public health and research.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at Dost Education, Sarah Taha gained valuable experience through various internships and volunteer positions. She worked as an Emergency Room Patient Access Volunteer at AUBMC in 2017, and later founded the Tutoring Refugee Program at The National Institution for Social Care and Vocational Training for Refugees. Additionally, she served as an Observer at the Marcus Autism Center and held multiple roles at Emory University, including Research Assistant and Vice President of the Arab Cultural Organization.
Research Contributions
In her research roles, Sarah Taha has focused on interventions aimed at improving parent-child interactions, particularly during her internship at Dost Education. She has also worked as a Research Assistant at Harvard Medical School and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, contributing to studies that address critical issues in public health and child development.