Sarah is currently a Junior in the Psychology program and plans to get a Master of Social Work and incorporate Buddhist psychology into her work as a therapist. Sarah grew up in Pennsylvania and loves spending her time doing anything outside, painting, reading, writing poetry, and long-boarding. She is passionate about increasing emotional intelligence in the communities she is a part of and addressing shame through vulnerability.
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Sarah McNiven
Denver RA