Sara Gelb (She/Her)
About Sara Gelb (She/Her)
Sara Gelb is the Quality Improvement Coordinator at NYU Langone Health's Family Health Centers, focusing on sustainable, community-driven health programs.
Current Position at NYU Langone Health
Sara Gelb currently holds the position of Quality Improvement Coordinator at NYU Langone Health's Family Health Centers. In this role, she focuses on implementing sustainable, community-driven programming that addresses social determinants of health and health inequities. Her work includes leveraging resources from health centers, non-profit organizations, and for-profit corporations to tackle pressing health issues such as diabetes and flu vaccinations.
Career at Americares
Sara Gelb spent several years at Americares in various roles. She began as an Intern in 2015, and subsequently held the positions of Associate and Senior Associate in U.S. Programs from 2018 to 2021. She culminated her time at Americares as Program Manager, US Programs, completing her tenure in 2021. During her time at Americares, she worked on multiple health initiatives, focusing on domestic and global health improvement.
Educational Background
Sara Gelb has a strong educational background with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Global Health and the Environment and Operations and Supply Chain Management from Washington University in St. Louis, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. Furthermore, she also studied Social and Political Transformation at the School for International Training in 2017.
Early Career and Internships
Sara Gelb's early career includes numerous internships that provided a solid foundation for her work in health and social sectors. She interned at the Washington University in St. Louis Women's Club Rugby Team, Uganda Development and Health Associates, and HIAS, among others. These roles involved a range of activities from match secretary duties to refugee resettlement, all contributing to her broad expertise and commitment to health and social justice.
Focus on Health Inequity and Improvement
Sara Gelb's professional focus areas include quality improvement in healthcare, diabetes care, and flu vaccinations. She has consistently worked on implementing community-driven programs aimed at addressing health inequities. Her previous experience includes a significant focus on sexual and reproductive health on both global and domestic levels.