Sarah Taylor

Sarah Taylor is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Social Work at California State University, East Bay, where she has served since 2009. Her work focuses on applied research to improve human service systems through collaboration and equity.

Educational Background:

• MSW (2002)
• PhD in Social Welfare (2007) from UC Berkeley

Research Interests: Dr. Taylor investigates strategies to enhance well-being and reduce systemic inequities across human services, with applications in higher education, mental health, disability advocacy, and LGBTQ+ communities. Her methodology emphasizes community-based participatory action research.

Scientific Awards & Contributions:

• Endeavour Fellowship (2016) for international collaboration at the University of Wollongong, Australia
• Co-author of 22 peer-reviewed papers, multiple book chapters, and technical reports
• Principal investigator on grants related to student success, basic needs, social work workforce development, and interprofessional education
• Active presenter at 30+ regional, national, and international conferences