Biography

Sammy Saykao is a Senior Data Analyst with over 8 years of experience working with CMS data and over 20 years of programming in various languages (HTML, CSS, Python, SAS, R, Excel VBA, Google Scripts, & more). She also owns and operates her own art business, offering cute and adorable home goods, stationery, and accessories. This unique combination of creative, technical, and programming prowess allows her to be a one-stop shop for most all data storytelling needs!

Sammy has two dogs (Pepper-rat terrier mix, Lucy-Shepherd/Aussie mix) and two cats (Mei & Kei, tortoise shell sisters). According to her, "They're all menaces, except for Lucy who is a perfect, sweet angel."

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Expertise

Education

Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Bachelor of Arts with Honors, UW-Madison, 2015 
Environmental Studies Certificate, UW-Madison, 2015

Masters of Public Health-Epidemiology, University of Minnesota, 2017

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification - Level 1, CSSC, 2022 
Business Writing Certificate, University of Minnesota, 2023 
Leading on All Levels, University of Minnesota, 2024 
Generative AI and Digital Marketing Specialist, Crown College, 2025

Projects

SEER-Medicare, SEER-Medicaid, and SEER-CAHPS

Research Data Support Hub (RDSH)

Samantha Saykao

Samantha (Sammy) Saykao, MPH

Research Professional 5 - Statistical Analysis
School of Public Health, Division of Health Policy and Management