Sarah Chavan-Janke

Sarah Chavan-Janke of Mahwah, N.J. is a Social Science Contract major with a concentration in Community Mental Health and a minor in Civic and Community Leadership. She has maintained a 3.22 GPA and is a proud member of EOF. 

At Ramapo, Sarah has been an active member of the community and held several positions, including the co-vice president seat and treasurer of 1STEP. Within this organization, she is able to advocate for a variety of social issues, with a focus on environmental justice, and educate members of the community on the realities of our current climate crisis. 

Sarah is also an avid volunteer for the Center for Food Action, in which she helps provide food for those in low-income areas. 

Post graduation, Sarah is looking forward to progressing into Law School, working within low-income outreach programs as she further pursues her education. She hopes one day to become a child maltreatment lawyer, in which she will be able to advocate for children and give them the support and care that all deserve, especially at such a young age.

Awarded Scholarships

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2024

Marilyn J. Clark Scholarship

Marilyn J. Clark attended Ramapo College as a returning adult student. Majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Psychology, she completed her degree in 1979. As the mother of two sons, Walt Jamros ’95 and William Jamros, Ms. Clark attended the College part-time while working full-time at the Saddle River Day School. She had a successful 29-year career at Saddle River Day School and served as the Director of Development.

Ms. Clark was recently honored by Congressman Josh Gottheimer as a “hometown hero” for her tremendous volunteer efforts. She also received the President’s Award of Merit, the highest award given to a Ramapo alumnus, at the 2019 Commencement ceremony.

Ms. Clark created this scholarship to benefit students from single-parent households.

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