Hi, I'm Sarah Gioia.
pronouns: she/her/hers
I am a fourth year PhD Candidate in the department of Biobehavioral Health (BBH) at Penn State University, studying under the guidance of Dr. Joshua Rosenberger.
RESEARCH INTERESTSI study perceived discrimination in healthcare affecting sexual minority individuals and people of color. My research explores how discrimination can best be measured quantitatively, and investigates influences that may encourage better patient-provider communication. I also study how these discriminatory experiences shape health behaviors including substance use and treatment utilization.
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ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
I am a fourth year PhD Candidate in the Department of Biobehavioral Health at Penn State University. I also hold a B.A. in Psychology from Penn State University.
NON-ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE |
Research Assistant, Office of Program Consultation & Accreditation
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Senior Coordinator, Research & Insights
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July 2015 - June 2016
Duties included: Creating annual and five-year reports to summarize trends in student outcomes, provide 400+ accredited programs with the programs' successes and areas for improvement with regard to program standards Legislative Assistant, Public Interest Government Relations
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June 2016 - July 2017
Duties included: Coordinating congressional briefings, writing and reviewing all internal and public-facing deliverables, team budgeting |