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Dr. Sara M. St. George is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She directs the Health eLifestyles Lab, focusing on multigenerational digital lifestyle interventions for chronic disease prevention among Hispanic/Latino families, and the Masters of Prevention Science and Community Health program.
- Education: PhD in Clinical-Community Psychology (University of South Carolina, 2014)
- MA in Clinical-Community Psychology (University of South Carolina, 2010)
- BA in Psychology and Spanish (University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007)
Dr. St. George’s research integrates behavioral and motivational theories to develop digital interventions for family health promotion. Her work emphasizes Hispanic/Latino family health, mental health, and chronic disease prevention, using mixed methods and digital health technologies. Recent publications highlight virtual mental health consultation, culturally adapted interventions, and resilience in cancer survivors.
- Scientific Awards:Faculty Development Travel Award (Sylvester Cancer Center, 2018–2022)
- Early-Stage Investigator Finalist (NIH ODP)
- Outstanding Dissertation Award (Society of Behavioral Medicine)
- Breakthrough Distinguished Graduate Scholar (University of South Carolina)
She mentors undergraduate and graduate students, teaches Qualitative Methods and Obesity and Public Health, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. Her lab, the Health eLifestyles Lab, develops interventions like Healthy Juntos and Con Cariño, Abuelita for Hispanic families.
