Sara E. Izzo

• Leads strategic initiatives to enhance peer navigation services for adults with spina bifida.
• Develops and implements training programs for peer navigators to improve service delivery.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive support for clients' needs.
• Analyzes program outcomes and identified areas for improvement in service effectiveness.
• Fosters partnerships with community organizations to expand resource accessibility for clients.
• Oversees budget management and allocation of resources for program sustainability.
• Mentors and supervises staff, promoting professional development and team cohesion.

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• Coordinates project timelines and deliverables to ensure alignment with research goals.
• Manages communication between team members and stakeholders for effective collaboration.
• Develops project documentation, including meeting minutes and progress reports, ensuring accuracy.
• Facilitates training sessions for staff on project management tools and best practices.
• Designs and builds secure REDCap project spaces to support multi‑site and single‑site clinical research studies, ensuring alignment with study protocols and data collection goals
• Configures user roles, permissions, and data access groups to maintain HIPAA compliance, IRB requirements, and study‑specific confidentiality standards
• Implements data validation rules, branching logic, calculating fields, and required fields to improve data quality and reduce entry errors
• Creates and manages automated features including survey invitations, alerts, and notifications to support participant follow‑up and protocol adherence
• Conducts testing and quality assurance of REDCap instruments prior to study launch, troubleshooting errors and revising workflows as needed
• Provides training and technical support to investigators, coordinators, and research staff on REDCap use, data entry standards, and best practices

• Assisted families in navigating resources and services provided by child welfare system.
• Coordinated communication between clients and social workers to ensure timely support.
• Documented case notes accurately to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conducted intake assessments to determine eligibility for various programs and services.

• The National Institute of Health, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development grant funded a R01 multi-site research study, entitled, Body Composition and Energy Expenditure in Youth with Spina Bifida.
• Led clinical trial protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Developed training materials for new research staff, enhancing onboarding efficiency.
• Coordinated data collection processes, ensuring accuracy and consistency across multiple studies.
• Implemented quality assurance measures that improved data integrity and study outcomes.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize project timelines and resource allocation.