Sage Bannister

Sage Bannister has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. They currently work at Unity Insights, where they hold the position of Lead Analyst since October 2022, having previously served as a Senior Analyst since September 2021. Before joining Unity Insights, Sage worked at the Kent Surrey Sussex Academic Health Science Network, first as an Analyst from October 2019 to May 2021, and then as a Senior Analyst from May to September 2021.

Prior to their roles in the healthcare sector, Sage founded and served as the CEO of Sage Fitness Training, a company they led from September 2016 to October 2019. They are also academically accomplished, having undertaken various roles at the University of Bristol. Sage completed a dissertation under Professor Tony Pickering, investigating the modulation of pain perception under cognitive load using pupillometry as a measure of locus coeruleus activity from September 2018 to April 2019. They also worked on a summer project, mapping cholinergic projections in the cerebellum using techniques such as fluorescent microscopy and immunohistochemistry from June to July 2018.

In addition to their professional experiences, Sage gained teaching experience as a canoe and kayak instructor at PHM Outdoors, where they delivered lessons to beginners from June to November 2013. Overall, Sage Bannister brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise across various sectors, with a strong background in analytics, fitness training, and research.

Sage Bannister completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Neuroscience at the University of Bristol from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, Sage attended the University of the Witwatersrand from 2014 to 2016, where they pursued a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree with a focus on Psychology, Economics, and Finance. In addition to their formal education, Sage has obtained various certifications in fitness instruction, including qualifications in gym-based exercise, indoor cycling instruction, kettlebell instruction, and suspension training. They have also received a First Aid Certificate of Completion from The CPD Standards Office.