Sarah is a junior at Northern Illinois University studying environmental policy and law, with double minors in journalism and political science. Her academic interests focus on the intersection of sustainability, governance, and political strategy, with particular attention to how legislation and regulatory systems shape environmental outcomes at local, national, and international levels.

Through her coursework and student involvement, Sarah has developed a holistic approach to environmental policy analysis that integrates rigorous research with effective communication. She represented Northern Illinois University at the 2025 Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress in Chicago, where she participated in sessions on global climate action and sustainable development and collaborated with peers on addressing complex sustainability challenges.

Sarah is also engaged in research with the NIU Environmental Studies Department, participating in the Undergraduate Research Cohesion Project. As part of this work, she has completed facilitator training in dialogue and empathetic listening and will lead structured conversations with students to examine community inclusivity and respect. Her research will involve data collection, analysis, and dissemination at the NIU Undergraduate Research Conference.

Committed to producing transparent, evidence-based work, Sarah aims to contribute to research initiatives advancing sustainable and inclusive policy solutions.