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Sarah Young

@sarahyoung

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I am a Senior Research Analyst specializing in program evaluation and mixed-methods research.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek research leadership roles leading mixed-methods program evaluations, mentoring staff, and delivering actionable findings for mission-driven public health or education organizations that value evidence-based practice.

I am a Senior Research Analyst with over eight years at the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute, leading applied research and program evaluation projects focused on public health and education. I design and implement mixed-methods evaluations, manage timelines, and supervise junior staff to ensure program fidelity and continuous improvement.

I author peer-reviewed research and practice-focused reports, including a 2023 scoping review on sexual orientation and gender identity measurement and state-level reports for human service providers. I bring expertise in SPSS, NVivo, Qualtrics, REDCap, data visualization, and translating complex findings into actionable recommendations for funders and community partners.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Research Analyst

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University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 8 months)

Project lead in the Applied Research and Program Evaluation group, designing and implementing evaluations for community, school, and hospital programs; oversaw timelines, delivered actionable findings, and supervised junior staff to ensure program fidelity and continuous improvement.

Program Evaluation Project Management Stakeholder Engagement SPSS NVIVO Qualtrics REDCap Report Writing

Research Analyst

University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute

Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 (3 years)

Conducted mixed-methods evaluations and implemented evidence-based activities for public health and education programs; compiled reports and supported funder reporting to inform program improvement.

Data Analysis Program Evaluation Report Writing SPSS NVIVO

Evaluation Intern

Institute for Community Health

Conducted an extensive literature review and developed recommendations for expanding evaluation of a Cambridge-based parenting program; compiled program data into reports and delivered presentations on findings and recommendations.

literature review Program Evaluation Report Writing Presentation Data Synthesis Stakeholder Engagement

Marketing Intern

Investment Property Specialists

Created marketing presentations for clients to place tenants and built a prospect and client database to support commercial real estate brokerage operations.

Marketing Collateral Database Management Presentation Market Analysis Microsoft Office

Loan Operations Intern

Avidia Bank

Updated and verified collateral records for commercial loans and prepared and distributed loan discharge documents for residential loans to improve record accuracy and processing.

Loan Documentation Data Verification Process Improvement Attention To Detail Microsoft Office Database Management