Kean alumna Sara Peña ’96 reflects on her path from being a first-generation college student to serving in Governor Phil Murphy’s administration. In this candid conversation with Darlene Repollet, First Lady of Kean University, Sara opens up about the early challenges of navigating higher education, the mentors and communities that helped her find her voice, and how founding the Boys to Leaders Foundation helped her create opportunities for young Latino men. Her story is a powerful testament to grit, faith and the importance of showing up for yourself and others.
41 mins