Sarah Youngerman joins MMF as vice president of communications and marketing
Sarah Youngerman
The Minnesota Medical Foundation has hired Sarah E. Youngerman as vice president of communications and marketing. Youngerman has eight years of experience at the University of Minnesota, most recently as director of community and public affairs for the Academic Health Center. She joined the MMF staff on September 22, 2008.
“Sarah was the right choice for MMF at this very important time. She has a strong track record in public relations and effectively tells the outstanding stories behind the research, faculty and programs of this University,” said Becky Malkerson, president and chief executive officer of the Minnesota Medical Foundation. “Sarah’s relationships both inside and outside the University will be an asset for MMF. I am thrilled to have her on our team.”
Youngerman’s role at the Academic Health Center (AHC) included leading public relations efforts concerning the University’s biomedical research program, the University and Mayo Clinic Partnership and a variety of policy issues at the state and federal level. She has worked closely with senior University leaders as well as AHC deans, key faculty and administrators. She came to the University in 2000 as manager of media and public relations for the AHC and in 2004 served as interim director of the University News Service.
Prior to joining the University of Minnesota, Youngerman had worked in media and public relations at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and as an account supervisor with Himle Horner, Inc., a local public affairs company. Additionally, she spent several years in the legislative arena, working as a member of the Minnesota Senate staff and on various political campaigns.
“This is an exciting opportunity for me to continue working on behalf of people and ideas that are important to me personally and professionally,” Youngerman said. “I am constantly amazed by the commitment and determination I see in the faculty and staff of the Medical School and School of Public Health to transform the world of medicine and health care for all of us.”
Youngerman holds a B.A. in political science and international studies from Macalester College. She earned her master’s degree in strategic management and finance from the University’s Carlson School of Management.
