Dr. Sarah Lipson

Biography

Sarah Ketchen Lipson is an Associate Professor at the Boston University School of Public Health, specializing in Health Law, Policy and Management. Her extensive academic background includes a PhD in Health Services Organization and Policy from the University of Michigan, an EdM from Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a BA from Tufts University, where she graduated with honors. As the Principal Investigator for the Healthy Minds Network, Lipson leads the largest comprehensive study on mental health in higher education. Her research focuses on mental health inequalities affecting students, particularly marginalized groups, including students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and low-income individuals. She has received funding from influential organizations such as the National Institute of Mental Health and the William T. Grant Foundation, enabling her to explore various facets of mental health advocacy and policy. Lipson is actively engaged in teaching, mentoring, and fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) within academic settings. She also plays a pivotal role in university committees aimed at improving community safety and health equity initiatives. Her work has been highlighted in major media outlets including the Boston Globe and NPR, reflecting her influence in the mental health discourse in higher education.

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