
Middlesex CC Names Sarah Alzate-Pérez 2023-2024 Student Trustee
LOWELL: Sarah Alzate-Pérez, from Bogotá, Colombia and now Lowell, has been named to the Middlesex Community College Board of Trustees for the 2023-2024 academic year as Student Trustee. In her role, the Fine and Performing Arts Theatre major hopes to advocate for her classmates and improve the overall student experience at Middlesex.
“I found the Student Trustee position to be exciting because it will allow me to be the voice of my peers,” Alzate-Pérez said. “I can represent their interests, concerns and perspectives in important decision-making processes. It also means the opportunity to continue growing and learning from my community, which has so lovingly welcomed and embraced me in the pursuit of my dreams.”
Calling the nomination “an incredible learning experience,” her goal is to develop leadership skills, serve her community, and network with stakeholders. Sharing MCC’s mission of promoting equity and inclusion throughout the college community, Alzate-Pérez hopes to maintain clear communication with her classmates.
Since arriving at MCC, Alzate-Pérez has been involved with the college community. Before starting classes, she attended a summer 2022 New York City Pride trip with the Success Scholars Program. Meeting classmates also in the program – in addition to having a mentor – helped her feel more comfortable attending activities and accessing opportunities throughout the college.
“Having access to a mentor through the program provided me with the ability to connect with the resources available to me, as well as provided me with opportunities for academic advancement,”
Alzate-Pérez said. “It gave me confidence in speaking a new language and it gave me enough support to be able to successfully adapt to my new life in the country.”
The support she received from the Success Scholars Program enhanced her personal growth. At the start of the Spring 2023 semester, she decided to become a mentor for the program to help other students adjust to college life. She also found support from MCC’s Links program, which offered an introduction to MCC and set her up to make a successful transition to college life.
In MCC’s Spring 2023 production of “RENT,” she was in the ensemble cast. She is also the president of the LatinX Force Club and part of the National Society for Leadership and Success.
“I participate in as many on-campus activities as possible, especially those offered by the Success Scholars Program and other clubs,” she said. “I was inspired by the network of connections and
support they provided for me upon my arrival.”
With a passion for performing, she hopes to continue her education and pursue a career in musical theatre after graduating from Middlesex. In the meantime, Alzate-Pérez is grateful for the opportunity to be MCC’s next Student Trustee and voice of the student body. “That trust means a lot to me,” she said. “I am committed to making our campus and the opportunities here more meaningful for everyone.”
“I found the Student Trustee position to be exciting because it will allow me to be the voice of my peers,” Alzate-Pérez said. “I can represent their interests, concerns and perspectives in important decision-making processes. It also means the opportunity to continue growing and learning from my community, which has so lovingly welcomed and embraced me in the pursuit of my dreams.”
Calling the nomination “an incredible learning experience,” her goal is to develop leadership skills, serve her community, and network with stakeholders. Sharing MCC’s mission of promoting equity and inclusion throughout the college community, Alzate-Pérez hopes to maintain clear communication with her classmates.
Since arriving at MCC, Alzate-Pérez has been involved with the college community. Before starting classes, she attended a summer 2022 New York City Pride trip with the Success Scholars Program. Meeting classmates also in the program – in addition to having a mentor – helped her feel more comfortable attending activities and accessing opportunities throughout the college.
“Having access to a mentor through the program provided me with the ability to connect with the resources available to me, as well as provided me with opportunities for academic advancement,”
Alzate-Pérez said. “It gave me confidence in speaking a new language and it gave me enough support to be able to successfully adapt to my new life in the country.”
The support she received from the Success Scholars Program enhanced her personal growth. At the start of the Spring 2023 semester, she decided to become a mentor for the program to help other students adjust to college life. She also found support from MCC’s Links program, which offered an introduction to MCC and set her up to make a successful transition to college life.
In MCC’s Spring 2023 production of “RENT,” she was in the ensemble cast. She is also the president of the LatinX Force Club and part of the National Society for Leadership and Success.
“I participate in as many on-campus activities as possible, especially those offered by the Success Scholars Program and other clubs,” she said. “I was inspired by the network of connections and
support they provided for me upon my arrival.”
With a passion for performing, she hopes to continue her education and pursue a career in musical theatre after graduating from Middlesex. In the meantime, Alzate-Pérez is grateful for the opportunity to be MCC’s next Student Trustee and voice of the student body. “That trust means a lot to me,” she said. “I am committed to making our campus and the opportunities here more meaningful for everyone.”