Sarah Lisker

Name (pronouns): 
Sarah Lisker (she/her)
Department/Division: 
Medicine/Division of General Internal Medicine-ZSFG
Years at UCSF: 
6
Role in technology: 
Manager of the Health Information Technology and the Safety-Net Lab
Headshot of Sarah Lisker
What technology project(s) have you worked on that you are most proud of?: 

I manage the operations of SOLVE Health Tech, a program dedicated to making health technology more equitable for marginalized and minoritized communities. I am passionate about improving the accessibility of digital tools in partnership with those who are often excluded from the design and development process.

How has technology helped you achieve a goal within your role or department?: 

It feels difficult to overstate the role technology plays in the way we work. To call out a specific example, I particularly appreciate how our Division Analyst, Kelly Kiser, uses technology to help us learn from one another with the DGIM Wiki. It’s an easy-to-use tool that allows our division to share knowledge with one another in a constantly evolving research environment. 

What’s your favorite aspect of your role at UCSF and why?: 

Getting to work with and learn from colleagues who are dedicated to improving health equity.

What’s one ‘fun fact’ about you that not many people know?: 

I just returned from a 16-day rafting trip in the Grand Canyon. It was unforgettable!

What do you like to do when you’re not at work?: 

Go camping and backpacking outdoors.

If you could learn anything, what would that be?: 

There are so many things I want to learn! I am currently re-teaching myself how to play violin.