Sarah Torres

About Sarah Torres

Sarah Torres is a proud Bronx native and a member of the Syracuse University Class of 2026, where she is double majoring in Political Science and Journalism. She is a Campaign Outreach Social Media Intern with AARP and a Next Generation Service Corps Summer Policy Academy Fellow. She currently serves as Vice President of the Puerto Rican Student Association. In the Fall, she will assume the roles of President, Treasurer, Academic Chairwoman, and Fundraising Chairwoman of the Rho Chapter of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. On campus, she also works as a peer mentor with the InclusiveU program and as a student assistant at the Newhouse Services Desk. In Fall 2024, Sarah studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, where she held two positions within the Syracuse office and took every opportunity to explore in her free time. The summer before her junior year, she gained hands-on political and communications experience as a Fellow with Eleanor’s Legacy, a campaign organizer, and the Media and Communications Coordinator for a New York City Council Member. Sarah previously served as Vice President of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists at Syracuse and worked as a Research Assistant for the Tale of Two Cities documentary project. Before her sophomore year, she interned at City & State New York / NYN Media, where she reported on city politics and the nonprofit sector. She also held a retail position with the GAP. Her passion for advocacy started early. In high school, she held internships across government offices, political campaigns, a community-based environmental justice organization, and a position as a sales associate. Sarah is deeply committed to uplifting historically underserved communities. She hopes to return to her hometown to lead efforts in political advocacy, equitable policy, and community building.

Experience

1. Campaign Outreach Social Media Intern

   AARP

   May 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Conceptualize, draft, edit, and schedule social media content for AARP Advocates channels, ensuring all visuals are consistent with approved branding and campaign messagingHelp prepare weekly analytics reports for both written and oral presentationsProvide social listening and “everyday influencer” interaction and support on both Facebook and Twitter, with guidance from the teamAssist with video content production; responsibilities could include vetting potential subjects, filming AARP spokespersons both by phone and in coordination with AARP’s in-house studio team, and occasional editing (captions, end cards)Attend meetings, including team meetings and one-on-one check-ins, agency meetings, weekly state calls, and trainingsMaintain and update social channels, including lists, video playlists, and other featured content.

Education

• Syracuse University

  Bachelor's degree

  2022 — 2026

• Cardinal Spellman HS

  High School Diploma

  2018 — 2022