Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah Tralins, A14

Sarah Tralins, A14

Name: Sarah Tralins

Graduation Year: 2014

What volunteer activities are you involved in with Tufts?: Tufts Admissions Network, Tufts Alumni Council, Professional Development Fund, Class Volunteer, Class Reunion Committee. 

What made you decide to become a volunteer?: I believe that volunteering builds community and is a way to show up for others. I decided to volunteer as a Tufts Admissions Network interviewer whe nmy niece started applying to colleges and I saw how helpful the alumni from other universities were in her journey. There are so many opportunities to make a positive impact on a Tufts student or alumni - whether that's giving to a club you participated in as a student or offering a call to current students to talk about their professional goals via The Herd. It's been fun to see how we all come together to uplift other Jumbos.

What is your favorite part of volunteering at Tufts?: My favorite part is seeing the impact. For example, the grants awarded through the Professional Development helps close the opportunity gap by providing alumni equitable access to resources to pursue their professional dreams. Grants have funded certifications in cloud computing technologies for someone transitioning into IT, conference entry to present on new research in an evolving field, and classes to learn to become a phlebotomist.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to a new Tufts grad?: Use your insight and remember that you're not alone. Lean on your community - including Tufts alumni - on your journey.

What artist do you have on repeat?: Khruangbin and Fred again

What was your go-to spot as a Tufts student?: Brown and Brew

Uphill or downhill, and why?: Downhill, because I spent most of my time there waves white flag