Sarah Kessler

UConn School of Pharmacy

I grew up in the small town of Southborough, Massachusetts, about thirty minutes outside of Boston. Currently I work at an independent pharmacy which provides medication to those in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, ensuring that even those too elderly to get out and pick up their medications are able to receive their prescriptions. I have been heavily involved in volunteer projects since I was in high school, and have become extensively involved in UConn’s Student National Pharmaceutical Association, a group focused on serving underserved populations. By volunteering with charitable organizations like soup kitchens and organizing events about HIV/AIDS awareness, I have come to realize that I wish to be part of a medical environment where I am able to make a lasting impact on people’s lives in both the doctor’s office and the community. I believe that the most rewarding thing you can do is to help others, and I am thrilled to be part of a group that focuses on improving care within the community via interprofessional teams. I hope that by participating in the Urban Service Track, I will not only be able to improve my own skill sets when it comes to primary care, but also be able to help others who have barriers to appropriate health care access.