Sarah P. Evans
About Sarah P. Evans
Sarah P. Evans serves as the Senior Planner for Quality Reform Implementation at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she leads health equity measurement projects. She has extensive experience in public health, having coordinated Minnesota's COVID-19 response and worked in various roles across health organizations and educational institutions.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Sarah P. Evans has been serving as a Senior Planner for Quality Reform Implementation at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2014. In this role, she focuses on health reform initiatives and quality improvement strategies. She previously held the position of COVID-19 Response Coordinator from 2020 to 2021, where she played a crucial role in coordinating the state's pandemic response efforts. Her work emphasizes integrating social determinants of health into measurement frameworks to improve public health outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Sarah P. Evans earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, specializing in Social and Behavioral Sciences and Health Communication, from 2011 to 2012. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology and Dance from Providence College, completed in 2008. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in public health principles and health communication strategies.
Background
Sarah P. Evans has a diverse professional background in public health and education. She began her career with internships at iMDsoft and the Museum of Science in 2006 and 2007, respectively. She served as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Boston Children's Hospital from 2008 to 2011 and worked at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health as an intern from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she worked as an Associate Educator and Program Coordinator at Minneapolis Public Schools from 2013 to 2014.
Achievements
During her tenure at the Minnesota Department of Health, Sarah P. Evans contributed significantly to the state's COVID-19 pandemic response, integrating social determinants of health into the measurement framework. She served as an executive team member during the COVID-19 and racism syndemic from 2019 to 2021, where she contributed to successful union political campaigns. Additionally, she led a cross-state-agency team that increased union membership, demonstrating her commitment to public health advocacy and community engagement.