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Sara Axson

Majored in Political Science, Economics
College of the Holy Cross, Class of 2021
From Bradford, MA
I am a senior at the College of the Holy Cross, where I study political science and economics. My interests include development economics and politics, international trade policy, comparative politics, public policy, and political elections. After graduation, I intend to get my masters in either International Political Economy or Political Science. Following my postgraduate studies, I hope to work for a think tank or government agency.
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College of the Holy Cross
Tewksbury Memorial High School

Sara Axson Graduates From College of the Holy Cross

Sara Axson of Bradford received a bachelor of arts degree from College of the Holy Cross. Axson is among 748 bachelor of arts degree candidates Holy Cross celebrated at its 175th Commencement held...

May, 28 2021 - Verified by College of the Holy Cross
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Alternate College Theatre
-Chosen to serve as stage manager for student run theatrical productions -Oversaw all technical elements of production -Manage scheduling and conflicts -Lead rehearsals and performances
Spring Break Immersion
-Participated in week long service trip over spring break -Assisted in yard work, meal preparation, and community building
Campaign Intern, North Shore Regional Office at Kennedy for Massachusetts Senate Campaign

-Served as campaign intern for prominent Massachusetts Democratic primary election
-Consulted Massachusetts voters through virtual phone banks and social media outreach
-Authored weekly public policy newsletter covering endorsements, policy issues, and upcoming events
-Utilized campaign tools such as Hubdialer, VPB, and VAN
-Collaborated with coworkers for socially distant visibility and literature dropping events

June 2020 - Present
Research Assistant at University of Virginia School of Law

-Worked remotely as a research assistant for Prof. Abraham Sutherland at the University of Virginia School of Law
-Researched various forms of cryptocurrencies and their taxation process
-Analyzed the U.S. tax code as it applies to cryptocurrency
-Curated a document with relevant data to the most common and prevalent cryptocurrencies

March 2020 - May 2020
Intern, Office of Federal Program Finance at United States Department of Treasury

-Spent the semester interning in the Office of Federal Program Finance at the United States Treasury Department, the core of the U.S. economy
-Studied the role that the Treasury plays in the national and global economy
-Researched federal credit policy and loan programs
-Compiled spreadsheets and databases of federal loan programs and crafted public policy memos

January 2020 - March 2020
Scene Shop Assistant at College of the Holy Cross Department of Theatre

-Helped construct and paint sets for Department of Theatre productions

September 2019 - December 2019
Research Assistant at College of the Holy Cross Department of Political Science

-Worked as a research assistant for Prof. Aditi Malik of the Holy Cross Political Science Department
-Transcribed audio footage of interviews relating to political violence and elections in Kenya

May 2018 - July 2018
The End of Welfare as We Know It? : The Impact of Welfare Reform on Single Mothers
As a participant in the Washington Semester program, I participated in an internship at the U.S. Treasury Department, took a public policy seminar, and wrote an independent research thesis relating to my internship and interests. My thesis analyzed the 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act, more commonly known as welfare reform, and its implications on single mothers.
May 2020 - Research Projects
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