Sarah Callazzo is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and social worker whose work sits at the intersection of leadership, mental health, and authentic connection. Her “why” is simple but powerful: to ensure no one has to struggle the way she once did. An empath to her core, Sarah speaks with her whole heart—creating space for honesty, vulnerability, and real conversation. Her work doesn’t end when the presentation does; she is deeply committed to continued support and connecting students with the resources they need long after the program concludes.

A proud alumna of the University of Rhode Island, Sarah served as President of Zeta Tau Alpha and was a leader, mentor, college dance team member, and student-athlete during her time on campus. Having graduated not too long ago, she brings an unmatched level of relatability to college and Greek life audiences—because she was in their shoes. She understands the pressures of balancing academics, leadership, social life, and performance-based environments, and reminds students they don’t need to be “superhuman” to be worthy—they are already enough, exactly as they are.

In 2025, Sarah earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) and went on to found Love, A Stranger, a groundbreaking peer-support organization that operates the only text-based eating disorder helpline of its kind in the country, gaining national media recognition for its innovative, human-centered approach. Having walked through her own recovery, Sarah brings unmatched insight to conversations many shy away from. Above all, she is a storyteller—creating presentations that feel less like lectures and more like shared experiences.

Sarah dedicates every talk to her dear friend Dominique Franco, a sorority president whose leadership inspired Sarah to lead with heart and continue spreading that same light—one campus, one chapter, and one conversation at a time.

Everyone fights battles “unknown” to those around them. Even though individuals may be hurting behind closed doors, they are nothing less than “warriors.” Eating disorders are extremely prevalent amongst the Greek community and, yet, conversations about their struggles are often suppressed and misunderstood. Eating disorders look different on everyone. There is a large spectrum of severity that the media only portrays a small piece of. The idea that students are not “sick enough” to deserve help is a detrimental mindset that so many are susceptible to fall into. Far too much pressure is placed on our physical appearances, when it is in fact the least interesting thing about us.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand what eating disorders are, at large, as well as the many specific types that are present on college campuses.
2. Learn statistics, warning signs and symptoms among college students.
3. Assemble a healthy and appropriate list of ways to support someone who is struggling with an eating disorder.
4. Analyze the tough questions of why it's so hard to accept our bodies just as they are and why are we so afraid of gaining weight.
5. Determine what you want people to say when they are asked what they love about you most.