Sarah Goulart is a fourth-year doctoral student in the Berkeley School of Education, specializing in social research methods. As a first-generation student with a strong interest in the transfer student experience, Sarah's research focuses on the challenges in the transfer process. She examines the intersection of institutional policies and AI models aimed at facilitating cross-campus planning.
As a Chancellor's Fellow and a Gardner Fellow, Sarah is committed to fostering equitable educational systems. Drawing from her own experiences and a passion for advocacy, she believes that personalized advising and institutional support are crucial in enhancing the transfer experience for transfer students.
Sarah is actively engaged in research that utilizes mixed methods to explore the advising needs of transfer students, leveraging both qualitative insights and quantitative data to inform best practices. Through her work, she aspires to bridge the gap between research and practice, promoting strategies that enhance educational access and equity.
