Sarah Matthews has experience in data analytics and survey research, with a strong foundation in public health and transportation safety. At RSG, she supports clients through the design, implementation, and analysis of large-scale surveys and statistical models that inform equitable and effective planning. Her work draws on advanced analytics, segmentation, and data visualization to transform complex datasets into actionable insights.
Before joining RSG, Sarah worked as an epidemiologist, supporting international survey implementation and serving as a health equity subject matter expert on transportation safety initiatives. Her background enhances her ability to integrate behavioral science with data-driven decision-making for public sector clients.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Sarah lives with her cat Pipsqueak and enjoys yoga, reading, traveling, and attending live music shows with her partner.
Career Highlights
- Matthews S, Williams D, Schumacher A, Wulz A, Monda J, Hymer J, Billie H, Naumann RB, West BA. Special Report from the CDC: Racial/ethnic differences in motor-vehicle crash deaths, United States, 2019-2022. J Safety Res. 2025 Jul;93:441-446. doi: 10.1016/j.jsr.2025.03.005. Epub 2025 Mar 31. PMID: 40483081.
- Barry V, Matthews SA, Beck L, et al. Motor vehicle crash death rates among passenger vehicle occupants and pedestrians by county-level social vulnerability and urbanicity: the USA, 2019I. njury Prevention Published Online First: 13 June 2025. doi: 10.1136/ip-2025-045633
- Naumann, R., West, B. A., Barry, V., Matthews, S., Lee, R. (2025). Pedestrian and Overall Road Traffic Crash Deaths – United States and 27 Other High-Income Countries, 2013 – 2022. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2025.
- Matthews, S., & Naumann, R. (2024, July 16-18) [Conference presentation]. Using an intersectional framework to contextualize racial/ethnic disparities in U.S. motor vehicle crash fatalities. 2nd Conference on Advancing Transportation Equity. Baltimore, MD.
- Awarded CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control 2023 Honor Award for “Excellence in Domestic Partnering – Tribal Alcohol-Impaired Driving Prevention Team” for building an essential foundation of critical partners to support equitable and coordinated transportation safety.
Education
- MPH, Epidemiology, Tulane University
- BS, Public Health, Tulane University
