Sarah Christie

Sarah Christie is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of General Internal Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, Yale University. Her research focuses on global public health, particularly in HIV/AIDS, adolescent health, and vaccine communication strategies. She holds a PhD from the University of Western Cape (2022), an MPH from New York University, and a BSc in Psychology from the University of Connecticut.

Christie’s work spans global health initiatives in Africa and the U.S., including projects addressing HIV service delivery, sexual and reproductive health among adolescents, and vaccine messaging in crises. She has led collaborations with organizations like Project Last Mile, developing campaigns such as 'Girl Champ' to improve health service uptake in eSwatini. Her research also examines public-private partnerships in global health and trust-building frameworks.

Recent articles highlight her contributions to vaccine communication strategies for Ukrainian refugees and marginalized populations. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates public health, behavioral science, and policy to address systemic health challenges.