Sara Bäckström

Sara B. is an accomplished public health professional with extensive experience in grants administration and community health. Currently serving as the Director of Grants Administration and Community Health at Blue Ridge Medical Center since September 2022, Sara has previously held roles as a Grants Administrator and AmeriCorps Program Coordinator. Notable prior experience includes a research internship at Liberty University, focusing on assessing diarrheal diseases in Guatemala, and a graduate student assistant role, managing administrative support and supervising undergraduate students. Sara's educational background includes a Master of Public Health with a focus on Global Health and a Bachelor of Science in Global Studies from Liberty University. Additional experience includes internships and roles in community outreach and educational program development.