Award Recipient

2012-13

Sarah Gogel, juris doctor candidate
Sarah is the founder and managing director of the international nonprofit organization, Global Potential, which promotes the socioeconomic and cultural advancement of disadvantaged youth in the United States, Latin America, and France. She is the recipient of the PresenTense Boston Fellowship for social innovators, and was recognized by the Boston Metro as Boston Hero of the Year for her commitment to human rights and community service and her work with Boston-area high school students.

2011-12

Lara Lewis, doctoral candidate in biology
Lara's commitment to science education in the community-particularly through her volunteer work with local youth-has contributed greatly to the mission of the Marine Science Center. A natural communicator, she has been the ideal youth mentor, volunteering dozens of hours to participate in the MSC's educational programs. Her initiative and enthusiasm have spurred the center to formalize its graduate student volunteer experience.