PolicyLab

Sara Reagan (she/her) is a clinical research coordinator at PolicyLab and the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) as well as a doctoral student in school psychology at Lehigh University. Generally, Ms. Reagan's research interests include identifying risk and protective factors for the development of emotional concerns in youth and facilitating equitable screening practices for internalizing symptoms in schools and clinical settings. She aims to increase the use of universal screening in these settings to promote health equity and address systemic barriers to obtaining mental health care.

In addition, Ms. Reagan serves as a member of PolicyLab's Visibility and Voice Committee, which promotes inclusivity and awareness of public health research through community engagement.  

Formerly, Ms. Reagan was a clinical research coordinator in the Adolescent Depression Prevention and Treatment (ADePT) lab, directed by Dr. Jami Young. During her time there, Ms. Reagan supported studies focused on enhancing identification methods and developing interventions for youth at risk for depression and suicidality. 

Ms. Reagan graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) with dual bachelor’s degrees in psychology and biological sciences.