Sierra Sedlacek

Sierra will be using the Fellowship grant to purchase her own viola so she can continue studying and playing in a college orchestra. Sierra’s bold dream is to pursue a doctorate in physical therapy while in college, and pair her studies with minoring in music. This path will help Sierra combine her passion of athletics and music in a future career.

Sierra has been in orchestra for eight years. She is currently the viola section leader and the President of her high school symphony orchestra. In addition to the viola, Sierra also plays the ukulele and guitar. Sierra plays in the Saint Paul Viola Ensemble as well.

Sierra received a grant in the Fall 2021 to train as a powerlifter. Sierra says, “My previous grant from the Ann Bancroft Foundation allowed me to push myself outside my comfort zone in multiple ways. I dedicated many hours to pursuing one of my life goals; going to the National High School Powerlifting Competition and ended up getting 5th place! This would not have been possible without the support I received from this program. I am so blessed to have received the grant last year because it helped me achieve my goals and I would continue to do that with the Trailblazer Fellowship.”