Name:  Mona Sarkar, J.D.

Occupation: Financial Consultant

Employer: Baird

Name of High School: Manchester High School, Akron, OH

Name of College: The University of Akron, Akron, OH

Name of College: The University of Akron School of Law, Akron. OH

Anything else you would like to share or highlight:  I have lived in Akron all my life and love serving the shared community we are a part of.

Name of your favorite teacher and what made the person special to you:  Alice Austin, English teacher.  She was caring, attentive and thought provoking.

What were some of your most enjoyable times in school: Lunch

Looking back over the years, what advice would you give to your high school self or college self:  Put your head down and do the work-stay away from drama.

Why are you supporting Project GRAD Akron’s scholarship fund: I have been involved in the past and passionate about coming besides our youth.

Favorite quote: “ I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted, and behold, service was joy.”  Rabindranath Tagore