Sarah Jerome, a public health expert, researcher, and training and technical assistance (TTA) specialist, is dedicated to promoting public health and improving health outcomes for people of all ages. She has experience in public policy; infant and early childhood mental health; maternal, family, adolescent, and child health; adverse childhood experiences; and substance misuse prevention.

Jerome’s areas of specialization include knowledge translation, instructional design, quantitative and qualitative research, evaluation, collaborative learning, capacity building, and advocacy. She is a TTA provider for the Massachusetts Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling Prevention and provides guidance to other initiatives across the U.S. Division.

Jerome contributed to EDC’s development of the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Toolbox. In 2019, she completed the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities Fellowship program.

Jerome holds an MPH from Boston University School of Public Health and a BS in Biology and Psychology from Oglethorpe University. She completed a Graduate Certificate in Disability & Health Policy from Suffolk University. She is fluent in Haitian Creole and English.