Amy Sapp

Amy Sapp is a Lecturer in the Department of Public Health and Recreation at San José State University, part of the College of Health and Human Sciences. She has been teaching quantitative methods courses, including Epidemiology and Biostatistics, in both undergraduate and Master of Public Health (MPH) programs since 2012, with recent teaching in the Online MPH Program (2020–2022). She holds a Doctor of Science (ScD) in Social Epidemiology and a Master of Science (SM) in Health and Social Behavior from the Harvard School of Public Health, and a BA in Anthropology from Beloit College.

• Education:
  • ScD in Social Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public Health
  • SM in Health and Social Behavior, Harvard School of Public Health
  • BA in Anthropology, Beloit College

Her research and teaching interests center on health informatics, epidemiological methods, biostatistics, and the use of technology for public health promotion. She has contributed to the development of curriculum in epidemiology and biostatistics. Her work often explores the social and behavioral determinants of health, including workplace conditions, household roles, and social networks in relation to health behaviors and cancer outcomes.

The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on translational behavioral medicine, social epidemiology, and occupational health. Themes include multiple health behavior change, workplace stress and smoking, dietary behavior in relation to household responsibilities, and quality of life among cancer survivors. Her methodological expertise includes multilevel modeling, cohort studies, and statistical analysis of public health data.

Scientific Awards:
None listed in the provided text.

Advising and Grants:
Amy Sapp has served as a statistical consultant for various organizations, providing services such as needs assessments, outcomes analyses, predictive modeling, scientific manuscript development, and grant application support (2004–2022). While no formal advisees are listed, her role in curriculum development and teaching suggests mentorship of public health students. There is no explicit mention of grants she has led, but her consulting work implies involvement in funded research projects.

Labs and Research Teams:
She has collaborated with researchers from institutions such as Harvard School of Public Health and has been part of research teams studying workplace health, cancer survivorship, and behavioral interventions. While no formal lab is mentioned, her work appears integrated within public health research groups focused on social and organizational determinants of health.