Tracy Saforo

Name: Tracy Saforo

Email: Tracy.saforo@maine.edu

Degree Program(s): Masters of Social Work

Home Country: Ghana

Role in Graduate Student Government: Secretary

Reason behind joining the GSG as an officer: To be a part of a policy making body and to contribute to the graduate student body through serving.

As an officer in the GSG, how would you like to contribute in such a way that you improve the situation for graduate students?: Effectively bridge communication gaps between the graduate student government and the graduate student body. Effective communication is fundamental to any relationship and organization and though we have it, it is always good to explore ways to build stronger communication systems.

Long-Term Career Goals: My long term goal is to establish non profit organizations.

Research at UMaine: Intimate Partner Homicides in the State of Maine.

Involvement in clubs and other organizations: Member of NAACP, Volunteer at Juneteenth Downeast and Wabanaki Alliance.

Hobbies: Reading and Painting

Fun facts: I love to travel in and out of state, and I learnt that it has increased my cultural intelligence.