معرفی
Sarah Small is a Researcher at the Center of Excellence for Children’s Behavioral Health within the Georgia Health Policy Center at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University, specializing in community-facing substance use research and behavioral health program evaluation.
Her educational background includes:
- M.P.H. from Emory University
- B.A. from Emory University
Small's research integrates mixed-methods approaches across substance use interventions, harm reduction strategies, stigma mitigation, and maternal-child health systems. She emphasizes community engagement in program implementation and evaluation, with particular expertise in cross-cultural collaboration, child-focused initiatives, and partnership development within public health contexts.
Current projects include Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities-funded evaluations of Prevention Clubhouses, Recovery Support Clubhouses, and the Adventure Youth Program, focusing on evidence-based behavioral health service delivery.
Her professional narrative centers on translating research into practice through education, strategic communications, and culturally responsive community partnerships.
