trachtenberg school of public policy and public administration
Student Board News
By Christy Crais (MPA 2010 and MPAA President) and Megan Lebow (MPP 2010 and PPSA President)
Fall 2009 kicked off with the Trachtenberg School’s largest class As our boards transition in December, we are incredibly grateful
ever and many exciting events from our Student Boards! We to the faculty and staff who assisted us in our planning and to the
began with New Student Orientation, where the incoming wonderful students who helped make PPSA/MPAA so successful!
class learned about opportunities to engage in ‘life outside the
classroom’ while at GW As classes began, the annual student
retreat allowed students to enjoy Prince William Forest, a lo-
STUDENT BOARDS
cal state park, while getting to know their faculty and peers
The term was full of social opportunities, providing students
with the chance to bond through kayaking, a ghost tour in Old
MPAA Board Members
Town Alexandria, and the Fall Ball, a semiformal event at the
Christy Crais—President, Wake Forest University
Elliott School Students were also given the opportunity to
Jason Rivkin—Vice President, American University
network with students throughout the D C consortium of schools
Leeann Galezio—Treasurer,
as our board became increasingly involved with the Graduate
Public Affairs Council of D C (GPAC)
University of Southern California
Elizabeth Goss—Communications Coordinator,
Furman University
Erica Garber—Events Coordinator, Clemson University
Kelsey McCoy—Professional Development Coordinator,
University of Connecticut
Brianne Burke—Volunteer Coordinator, Boston College
PPSA Board Members
Megan Lebow—President, Harvard University
Erica Garavatti—Vice President, Westminster College
Natalia Mahmud—Treasurer, Fordham University
Kacy Sellers—Communications Coordinator,
Villanova University
Ali Wardle—Social Coordinator, Vanderbilt University
Erin Meter—Professional Development Coordinator,
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First- and second-year students bond at the MPAA- and PPSA-
sponsored retreat. PhD Liaisons
Ellen Tan—Master in Health Economics, Policy and Law,
The PPSA and MPAA also organized opportunities for TSPPPA
Erasmus University Rotterdam
students to interact with the greater D C community Numer-
ous professional development outlets, including a peer mentor
Travis St. Clair—Master in Education, Harvard University
program and the annual research showcase, helped students
Emily Jones—Master in Public Policy,
plan for internships and future careers Students also gave back Georgetown University
to the community and enhanced their graduate experience by
Imtiaz Bhatti—Master in Development & Planning,
participating in a Habitat for Humanity build and in the Walk for
University College London
the Homeless
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