Sarah Hallas

My job: I am a dedicated advisor to LEED Scholars

Things I regularly help students with: Transitioning to college, getting connected to resources on campus and in the community, offering support when navigating challenges, and whatever else I can help you with

Fun fact: I’m a singer and viola/uke/bass player in a band called Your Weird Uncles!

About Sarah: Sarah supports students in the Leaders in Engineering Excellence and Diversity (LEED) Scholars Program and works to plan programs and initiatives to support student belonging and academic, personal, and professional development through the Engineering Student Center. She loves connecting with students, enjoys being creative, is passionate about learning, and is a huge fan of chai lattes. She’s worked in many roles at the UW Madison, including as an Academic Advisor, an Experiential Education Coordinator at SuccessWorks, and as the Leadership and Career Services Manager for 7+ years for the Information Technology Academy (ITA), a pre-college program with a triple focus on academic preparation, leadership development, and technological literacy. She has a BA from Grinnell College in Sociology and Elementary Education and an MA in Student Development in Post-Secondary Education from the University of Iowa. In her free time, she sings in two choirs and sings/plays in a band and enjoys playing board games, gardening, swimming, outdoor activities, and spending time with friends and her partner Laura and their dog Carol. Drop by to grab a cup of tea from Sarah and check out her plethora of fidgets!