Tara Lockstein studies Biology at Muhlenberg College, in Pennsylvania. She is a freshman who hopes to become a pediatrician so that she can help out her community by caring for sick children. Tara’s uncle also attended Muhlenberg College. He became a cardiologist, and is Tara’s inspiration. Physical fitness is also very important to Tara, and throughout high school, she ran cross-country and track. Although she is concentrating on her studies during her freshman year, she strives to stay healthy and in shape.

Tara believes it is important to be involved in public service, because we cannot live happy, safe and productive lives without help from others. “If we collectively try to make our communities better, we can do far more than acting alone,” she says. For six years, Tara was a “buddy” to an autistic child, spending time with him every week, and trying to bring joy to him and his family. She has also worked as a camp counselor for the past four summers.