Sarah Ochieng

If you have met Sarah Ochieng, you know that she is deeply involved with various organizations here on campus. You also know that she is very passionate about social justice issues, Diversity, and inclusions, and advocacy for the black and international communities here on campus as this is seen in the various works she has done. Her passion is what influences her involvements in the different organizations.
Sarah often mentions that there are two main reasons one of the reasons why she is greatly involved on campus. One is because she believes that there should be equal representation of different races and ethnicities in the various organizations so that everyone’s voice can be heard. The second reason is simply because that is who she is since she only gets involved in clubs/activities she is
She has also been inducted into the National Political Science Honor society. In 2016, Sarah Ochieng’s contribution for creating a campus culture of diversity and inclusion was recognized by the CDI, as she was awarded the 2016 Diversity and inclusion award. She also won the 2016 Antonio Johnson Award, which is one of the most prestigious awards here at Xavier, for exemplifying excellence in leadership, involvement, service, and a history of significant contributions to the Black Student Association and the Xavier University community. Recently in January 2017 when a couple members of BSA, ASA, NPHC went to the African American Leadership Experience held in Washington, DC, I witnessed as she was given the Dr. Carroll F.S. Hardy Legacy award out of students from approximately fifty different American schools that were present. This award, recognizes the accomplishments of an undergraduate student who has demonstrated transformative leadership, academic excellence, community service and a commitment to continuing the legacy of Black