Sarah Hakakha
PrEP Navigator, APLA Health
Passionate about reproductive and sexual health, Sarah Hakakha is a dedicated pre-medical professional and an aspiring OB/GYN. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies from Brandeis University in 2024.
Sarah’s career is built on clinical delivery, advocacy, and operations. She currently serves as a Patient Navigator at Pinnacle California (Pinnacle Fertility Network), working at the intersection of complex medical services and patient experience. This follows her impactful role as a PrEP Navigator at APLA Health in Los Angeles, where she provided crucial patient-centered education, engagement, and adherence counseling to ensure access to HIV prevention services.
During her undergraduate career at Brandeis University, Sarah served in key leadership positions as the Director of Operations and Field Supervisor for the Brandeis Emergency Medical Corps (BEMCo), and she was an active Sexual Health Educator and Counselor for her student community. Her comprehensive experience on the front lines of emergency response, sexual health advocacy, and specialized patient navigation provides her with a unique systems-level perspective on health policy and administration.
- EMPH Cohort: Class of 2026
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hakakha-54a541225/