Sara Lovett, Mph
About Sara Lovett, Mph
Sara Lovett, MPH, is a Senior Epidemiologist at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she focuses on COVID-19 initiatives and community health outcomes. She has a background in social determinants of health and has conducted research on chronic diseases and vaccine effectiveness.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Sara Lovett serves as a Senior Epidemiologist at the Minnesota Department of Health, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she has led initiatives focused on COVID-19, particularly examining mortality rates and public health responses. Her work involves analyzing data to inform health policies and improve community health outcomes in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Education and Expertise
Sara Lovett holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Epidemiology from The George Washington University, where she studied from 2001 to 2003. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biology from the University of St. Thomas, completing her studies from 1994 to 1998. Her academic background supports her expertise in disease surveillance, social determinants of health, and their impact on child health outcomes.
Background
Before her current role, Sara Lovett worked in the fitness industry as a Group Fitness Manager and later as a Group Fitness Director at ZX Fitness in Charlotte, North Carolina, from 2007 to 2014. This experience provided her with insights into community health and wellness, which she later applied in her epidemiological work.
Achievements
Sara Lovett has conducted significant research on the impact of COVID-19 on chronic diseases and vaccine effectiveness in healthcare settings. She has also led initiatives that analyze the relationship between social services and community health outcomes, with a particular focus on child health and mortality rates.
Specialization in Disease Surveillance
Sara Lovett specializes in disease surveillance, with extensive experience in case investigation and contact tracing for infectious diseases. Her work contributes to understanding and mitigating the spread of diseases, particularly in high-impact settings related to public health emergencies.