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Sara Toulson (she/her)
Founder @ The Mindful Applicant
Sara duPont is a driven and multi-talented individual with an impressive background in education, admissions, and community building. She earned a BA in Art History and International Studies from Williams College, where she first discovered her passion for helping students navigate the college application process. She then went on to study Chinese Language at Beijing Foreign Studies University and earned an MBA in Social Impact from Boston University Questrom School of Business.
Throughout her career, Sara has held various leadership roles in education and nonprofit organizations. She founded The Mindful Applicant, a coaching service aimed at reducing stress and promoting mindfulness in the college admissions process. She has also served as the Community Manager at The Village Works, a coworking space in Brookline, MA, and a Coach at The Spike Lab, a startup accelerator. Notably, she was the Director of Operations and Director of Admissions for Sports Challenge at Strive: How You Lead Matters, where she led the recruitment and selection process for a leadership program for high school students.
Sara's diverse background in education, admissions, and community building has equipped her with the skills necessary to create meaningful impact in the lives of students and young professionals. She is committed to empowering individuals to achieve their goals and thrive both personally and professionally.