Sara Sagui Henson, PhD
About Sara Sagui Henson, PhD
Sara Sagui Henson, PhD, is a Senior Research Scientist currently working at Modern Health and WELL, with a focus on mental health research and clinical strategy. She has over a decade of experience in mixed methods research and has contributed to peer-reviewed publications in her field.
Work at Modern Health
Sara Sagui Henson serves as a Senior Research Scientist at Modern Health, where she has been employed since 2023. In this role, she utilizes her extensive mixed methods research skills to design and execute strategic clinical research. Henson is also a co-founder and lead of the Modern Parents Employee Resource Group (ERG), established in 2022, which supports working parents and caregivers. Her contributions include collaborating with experts across the organization to integrate clinical excellence with technology and translating research results to assist go-to-market teams in showcasing the value of Modern Health's products and services.
Education and Expertise
Sara Sagui Henson holds a PhD in Health Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she studied from 2013 to 2018. She also earned a Master’s Degree in Psychology from the same institution between 2013 and 2015. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at California State University, Long Beach from 2008 to 2013. Henson further enhanced her expertise by completing a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco from 2018 to 2020.
Background
Henson has a diverse professional background in mental health care and research. She began her career in research roles at various institutions, including the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she served as a Doctoral Researcher and Lab Manager from 2013 to 2018. Her experience also includes positions at Carolinas HealthCare System as a Clinical Research Coordinator and Analyst, and as an Adjunct Faculty Member at the University of San Francisco in 2020. Henson has been involved in clinical research since 2015, contributing to the field through various roles and collaborations.
Achievements
Sara Sagui Henson has contributed to peer-reviewed publications related to mental health, demonstrating her commitment to advancing knowledge in the field. As a member of WELL, an organization dedicated to empowering women healthcare professionals in digital health, she actively participates in initiatives that support women in the industry. Henson's role in co-founding the Modern Parents ERG highlights her dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace for parents and caregivers.