S1E12. Sage Phillips

This episode features Sage Phillips, a junior Political Science and Human Rights major, who was recently named a Truman Scholar.  The Truman Scholarship is a tribute to the late 33rd President and public service with the goal of inspiring the next generation of public service leaders.  Listeners will quickly learn why Sage was selected for this premier graduate fellowship as they follow along with her conversation with Tomaso.  As the conversation begins, Sage shares her experience of being a member of the Penobscot Nation and growing up in Maine. Sage goes on to talk about the impact that her family and heritage continues to have on her and how they helped with her decision to come to UConn. Never losing her passion for advocating for the rights of Native American and Indigenous people, Sage discusses her involvement in the Native American Cultural Programs and how she became a member of the UConn President’s Council on Race and Diversity, created the Native American & Indigenous Student Association, as well as how she became involved in the coalition for banning the use of Native American mascots in Connecticut. Tune in to learn more about Sage’s inspirational journey, her activism for creating a more inclusive community for Native and Indigenous people and how she has become a public service leader.