Class of 2019: Ballet Dancer Soars as a Leader in Public Policy, Volunteer Work

More than once while Sarah Alexander was growing up, her ballet teachers thought she should limit school and focus on a professional dance career. But the young dancer, who began taking lessons at the age of 3, was determined to figure out how to pursue both school and dance.

Mid-flight in life, Sarah Alexander is poised to tackle public policy and work after college – and also plans to keep dancing. (Photos by Sanjay Suchak, University Communications)
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