Sara Hearon, MPH, PhD
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Experience
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Exponent
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Scientist
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Scientist
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Aug 2021 - Mar 2023
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Texas A&M Graduate Consulting Club (TAMUGC)
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Operations
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May 2020 - Aug 2021
The Graduate Consulting Club is a student-run organization focused on helping graduate students prepare for careers in consulting through seminars and workshops, networking events, and consulting case projects. As VP of Operations, I was in charge of event planning and logistics for the club. The Graduate Consulting Club is a student-run organization focused on helping graduate students prepare for careers in consulting through seminars and workshops, networking events, and consulting case projects. As VP of Operations, I was in charge of event planning and logistics for the club.
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Texas A&M University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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PhD Candidate
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Aug 2017 - Aug 2021
Doctoral Candidate in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences (VIBS) at Texas A&M University and student in the Interdisciplinary Toxicology Program. As a student in Dr. Timothy Phillips' laboratory and a trainee in the Superfund Research Program (SRP), my research focused on the mitigation of exposures to environmental chemicals. We developed novel, broad-acting sorbents for chemicals that humans and animals may be exposed to during an environmental disaster. More specifically, I worked on developing carbonaceous and clay-based sorbents that can be used to reduce the bioavailability of chemicals from soil and reduce translocation of chemicals to plants. Show less
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Tone 360 Fitness Studio
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Bryan/College Station, Texas Area
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Group Fitness Instructor
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Sep 2016 - Aug 2021
Tone 360 is the largest group fitness studio in the Bryan/College Station area offering a range of classes for all ages and fitness levels. I led group Pilates and barre classes 3 - 5 times a week and regularly developed challenging and innovative exercise programming. Tone 360 is the largest group fitness studio in the Bryan/College Station area offering a range of classes for all ages and fitness levels. I led group Pilates and barre classes 3 - 5 times a week and regularly developed challenging and innovative exercise programming.
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Texas Department of State Health Services
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Intern
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Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
I worked as a project intern in the Chemical Threat Analysis Lab (LRN-C) at the Texas DSHS. The Chemical Threat Lab has diverse clinical and environmental testing capabilities and is involved in incident preparations as well as training and outreach. I completed an ICP-MS clinical method validation study for the determination of multiple toxic elements in urine. I also assisted in an emergency response drill with the Army CBRNE Response Team. I worked as a project intern in the Chemical Threat Analysis Lab (LRN-C) at the Texas DSHS. The Chemical Threat Lab has diverse clinical and environmental testing capabilities and is involved in incident preparations as well as training and outreach. I completed an ICP-MS clinical method validation study for the determination of multiple toxic elements in urine. I also assisted in an emergency response drill with the Army CBRNE Response Team.
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Albion Environmental
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United States
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Human Resources
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Laboratory Technician
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Apr 2014 - Jan 2017
Albion Environmental delivers high quality analytical chemistry, consulting, and applied research solutions to the environmental, industrial, and human health marketplaces. As manager of the clean-room laboratory, I performed various laboratory tasks including cleaning and shipping of clean metals and mercury sampling equipment, sample receipt and tracking, quality control procedures, and records management. I gained experience with low-level mercury and trace metal testing and laboratory clean-room procedures. Show less
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Kenya Voluntary and Community Development Project
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Kenya
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Environmental Conservation Internship
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May 2016 - Jun 2016
I conducted an environmental and occupation risk assessment a rural Kenyan village. I assisted with the development of public health outreach programs and short and long-term goals for KVCDP. I developed, funded, and implemented a community development project focused on waste management and sanitation and sustainable housing for a family of 5. I conducted an environmental and occupation risk assessment a rural Kenyan village. I assisted with the development of public health outreach programs and short and long-term goals for KVCDP. I developed, funded, and implemented a community development project focused on waste management and sanitation and sustainable housing for a family of 5.
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Education
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Texas A&M University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Environmental Toxicology -
Texas A&M University
Master’s Degree, Environmental Health -
Texas A&M University
Bachelor's Degree, Biomedical Sciences, General -
J.J. Pearce High School