Summary
Sara Perez is a second-year Ph.D. student in public health, specializing in social and behavioral health, and aspires to become a professor and researcher. Her current research aims to contribute to evidence-based, equitable policy to hold industries and employers accountable for offering stable work arrangements, livable wages and benefits to the workforce.
“Coming from an underserved community in rural Northern Nevada, I am deeply appreciative of the profound impact a college education has not only on an individual, but an entire community,” Perez said. “Scholarship donors within the community, like your scholarship committee, provide students like me the opportunity to pursue higher education, become an integral part in the community and indulge in the endless possibilities for a better, brighter future.”
In her free time, Perez volunteers at Amplify Life, a non-profit dedicated to serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.