Sage Loomis ‘18 is a food and agriculture systems professional passionate about school meals, food access, and social justice. A biology and environmental studies major during her time at Wes, she is currently a graduate student at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts.
Hi, Sage! Looking back, what part of your Wesleyan experience most prepared you for your career?
One of the most directly relevant pieces of my Wesleyan experience was leading a produce co-op! The experience of working with farmers to source produce weekly and distribute it to the student body was similar to the Community Supported Agriculture work I did a few years later. It also gave me experience in basic budgeting and managing volunteers, which are generally applicable skills! The other experience that prepared me for the work I am currently doing was writing a senior thesis. The ability to read and understand scientific literature and then synthesize it is extremely useful in advocacy work. Also, having good writing skills is invaluable!