Sarah Effertz

Sarah Effertz is a project manager and researcher with over ten years of combined experience in business management, academic programming, and social policy research.  She received her both her bachelor’s degree in sociology and her master’s degree in social work administration and community development from San Diego State University.  Before joining the Bishop Lab, she worked at the San Diego State University Social Policy Institute as a grant writer and policy analyst, and at Alliant International University managing the California School of Professional Psychology doctoral program.  She has led international multidisciplinary research projects aimed at advancing women’s financial equity and reproductive health, and she worked with individuals with disabilities while at the California Department of Rehabilitation.  Her research interests include developing and evaluating programs and policies that support women and autistic adults as they age.  She enjoys outdoor recreation, eating spicy food, and spending time with her dog, Bran.