The Gemma Cifarelli Memorial Scholarship: Sachin Vallamkonda

Sachin Vallamkonda (A21) is an outstanding student majoring in Child Study and Human Development with a focus on Global Health.  His excellent written, oral and researching skills, plus his leadership ability landed him an internship researching maternal and newborn health in rural Ethiopia that piqued his interest in how political, social and healthcare systems interact in the world.  He is president of the Tufts GlobeMed chapter and is the senior screening coordinator for Tufts Kidney Diseases Screening & Awareness Program (KDSAP) providing free screening in the Boston area for individuals without access to affordable healthcare. 

The Gemma Cifarelli Memorial Scholarship honors good academic standing combined with participation in activities of importance to the university.