Sara Santamaria
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Bilingual and detail-oriented biostatistician with an MPH in Biostatistics and hands-on experience in public health research, statistical modeling, and epidemiological analysis. Skilled in applying advanced statistical methods, including logistic regression, longitudinal modeling, and Bayesian approaches, to extract insights from complex health data. Experienced with tools such as R, SAS, Power BI, and SQL to support evidence-based public health initiatives. Committed to improving population health through rigorous data analysis, effective communication, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Epidemiology Intern
Arizona Department of Health Services, ADHS
12.2024 - Current
- Conducted statistical analysis and data visualization on environmental surveillance datasets using SAS, Snowflake, and MEDSIS
- Identified epidemiological trends related to pesticide exposure and environmental toxins to support state-level reporting
- Performed logistic regression, chi-square tests, and exploratory analyses to support surveillance activities
- Developed automated data cleaning pipelines and dashboards in Power BI for public and stakeholder use
- Created tailored health education materials based on statistical findings to support community outreach
- Presented findings to internal epidemiologists and contributed to thesis research
Graduate Teaching Assistant I- Biostatistics
University of Arizona
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Supported 50+ MPH students in mastering biostatistical methods and RStudio programming
- Led review sessions and created tutorials on hypothesis testing, regression, and data visualization
- Provided individualized feedback on lab assignments and projects to improve statistical literacy and coding confidence
Environmental Health Specialist I
Pima County Health Department
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducted over 100 regulatory inspections of restaurants, child care centers, and warehouses to ensure public health compliance
- Collected and managed environmental data to track outbreak trends and inform interventions
- Collaborated with internal teams on foodborne illness response and community health education
- Assisted with development of health presentations and materials using Canva and Adobe Illustrator
- Supported sample collection and lab testing for outbreak surveillance and control
Data Analyst Intern
Global Immunization Action Network Team (GIANT)
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Designed and implemented a university-wide health literacy survey using R and SAS
- Analyzed survey data using descriptive statistics, logistic regression, and cross-tabulation methods
- Created targeted infographics and messaging campaigns to promote vaccine confidence
- Contributed to peer-reviewed publication efforts on vaccine outreach strategy
Financial Intern
Tucson Electric Power (TEP)
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Provided data entry, spreadsheet auditing, and administrative support for finance operations
- Assisted in tracking budgetary trends and supporting business unit reporting
Education
Master of Science - Public Health (MPH)- Biostatistics
University of Arizona
05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Public Health: Emphasis in Quantitative Methods
University of Arizona
05.2022
Skills
Statistical Programming & Tools
R, SAS, Stata, SQL (basic), REDCap, MEDSIS, Snowflake, Power BI, ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, Canva
Statistical Methods & Analysis
Descriptive & Inferential Statistics t-tests ANOVA Chi-square Tests Logistic Regression GLMs Longitudinal & Mixed Models Survival Analysis Bayesian Methods Multiple Imputation Survey Design Model Diagnostics
Data Handling & Reporting
Data Cleaning & Wrangling Reproducible Workflows Dashboard Development Data Visualization Scientific Writing Reporting for Stakeholders
Core Competencies
Analytical Mindset Problem-Solving Attention to Detail Team Collaboration Strong Communication Fast Learner
Certification
FDA Food Safety Trainings
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Environmental Epidemiology Intern
Arizona Department of Health Services, ADHS
12.2024 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant I- Biostatistics
University of Arizona
12.2023 - 05.2024
Environmental Health Specialist I
Pima County Health Department
11.2022 - 12.2023
Data Analyst Intern
Global Immunization Action Network Team (GIANT)
05.2021 - 08.2021
Financial Intern
Tucson Electric Power (TEP)
08.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Public Health: Emphasis in Quantitative Methods
University of Arizona
Master of Science - Public Health (MPH)- Biostatistics
University of Arizona
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