Other Research Projects
Research Projects Team
Sarah McNamara, MS
Certified Project Manager
mcnamasa@upstate.edu
Sarah is a certified Project Manager and coordinates various research grants for the Department of Geriatrics. She has a background in healthcare program management, as well as curriculum and grant development. She holds a graduate degree in Healthcare Communications and a bachelors in Health Sciences. She has worked in graduate medical education at SUNY Upstate and Boston Medical Center as well as non-profits focused on health disparities both here at home and in Miami, FL. Sarah joined the Geriatrics team in 2020.
Diversity Recruitment
Kathy Royal, MS
Community Research Liaison
royalk@upstate.edu
Ms. Royal has previous experience in administrative and outreach roles at the Center for Community Alternatives, Women's Opportunity Center, Access CNY, Catholic Charities, and the Salvation Army. Ms. Royal joined the team in July 2021 and with her robust ties to the Syracuse community, experience with community engagement and outreach work she will be invaluable to this role.