Sadie Strelow

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Interview

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Publication Date

4-25-2025

Abstract

In this interview, Dr. Eileen Razzari Elrod reflects on her journey as a first-generation college student from a large family and how that experience shaped her deep commitment to supporting others like her. As a professor of English at Santa Clara University and a key contributor to the LEAD Scholars Program, she has worked to uplift first-generation students by fostering spaces of belonging and academic empowerment. Dr. Elrod is passionate about the transformative power of education, emphasizing that true learning is not just about acquiring information, but about growth, connection, and purpose. Her gratitude for being a lifelong learner is apparent, as does her dedication to teaching, which earned her the Brutocao Award for Excellence in Teaching. With scholarly expertise in early American literature and identity, and a long history of leadership at SCU—including roles in faculty development, diversity initiatives, and program development—Dr. Elrod offers profound wisdom and inspiration to the Santa Clara community. Listen to hear more about her time before and during SCU, with sprinkles of wisdom and life advice everyone should hear.

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Interviewer: Sadie Strelow - Gerontology minor

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