Sami Jarrah is the newest co-editor for the CHPPD newsletter.
Sami has worked in higher education for six years but is a relative
newcomer to public health. At the Oregon Health & Science University Foundation since July 2007, Sami serves the office of foundation relations, which manages the university’s proposals to private foundations. In this role, Sami works with biomedical researchers, public health advocates, policy experts and health care providers to craft proposals to private foundations.
In addition to his work at the OHSU Foundation, Sami also serves as a member of the Oregon Women’s Health & Wellness Alliance as well as the chair of the Health Care & Reproductive Rights Task Force for Oregon’s affiliate of the National Organization for Women. A member of Future Leaders in Philanthropy (FLiP), Sami has worked on projects relating to everything from pediatric dental care and neuroscience research to palliative care policy and education models that empower paralyzed air travelers.
In his free time, Sami enjoys exploring Portland, Oregon’s vibrant neighborhoods and great wilderness – mountains and beaches, especially.
Sami earned a bachelor’s degree in English literature and Middle Eastern studies from Davidson College in North Carolina. This summer, Sami will begin studying at the University of Washington’s School of Public Health in Seattle, where he will pursue a master’s degree in public health, focusing on health policy. Feel free to contact Sami – with questions or just to say hello – at jarrahs@ohsu.edu.