Sarah Baum
About Sarah Baum
Sarah Baum is a Health and Policy Research Assistant currently employed at EcoHealth Alliance since 2021, with a background in economics from Barnard College. She has held various research and consulting roles in health and policy across multiple organizations, including the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab.
Current Role at EcoHealth Alliance
Sarah Baum currently serves as a Health and Policy Research Assistant at EcoHealth Alliance, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on health policy research, contributing to the organization's mission of promoting sustainable health solutions. Her work involves analyzing data and supporting initiatives that intersect health and environmental issues.
Previous Experience in Research and Policy
Prior to her current role, Sarah Baum gained extensive experience in research and policy through various positions. She worked as a Research Assistant at Barnard College from 2017 to 2018, where she supported academic research projects. She also served as a Regional Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Fellow at Population Services International in Southern Africa from 2018 to 2019, focusing on health-related evaluations.
Educational Background at Barnard College
Sarah Baum studied at Barnard College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from 2013 to 2017. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in economic principles and analytical skills, which she applies in her research and policy work.
Internship and Early Career Development
Sarah Baum began her career with internships that shaped her expertise in health and policy. She interned at EcoHealth Alliance from 2015 to 2016, gaining initial exposure to health research. Additionally, she worked as a Health and Innovative Financing Intern at UNDP in 2017, where she contributed to projects focused on HIV and health development.
Roles at Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)
At Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), Sarah Baum held multiple roles. She started as a Policy Associate from 2019 to 2021, where she engaged in policy research and analysis. In 2021, she briefly served as a Senior Policy Associate, further enhancing her expertise in policy development and implementation.