Sarah McAvoy
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Sarah McAvoy graduated magna cum laude from Villanova University in 2022, where she received her B.A. in political science and peace and justice and minored in communication and public service and administration. During her time at Villanova, Sarah was an active member of the Villanova Student Government Association, serving as chief of staff during her senior year. Sarah has a background in research at nonprofits specific to Philadelphia, having worked as a research intern at the American Friends Service Committee and as an employment team intern at the Nationalities Service Center of Philadelphia. Originally from Barnegat, NJ, Sarah divides her free time between spending time with family at the Jersey shore and in Philly.
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