Co-Executive Director

PABLO ASHI

Year: 3rd

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Major: Regenerative Bioscience, M.P.H. Health Policy​

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Policy Interest: Population health, social care needs, medical respite, working with unhoused & Latinx populations

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: How easy it is to get connected to community

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Controversial Opinion: Not a fan of Cali n Tito's

Co-Executive Director

ADUNNI NOIBI

Year: 3rd

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Major: Political Science​

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Policy Interest: Equitable education, from literacy to discipline. Always down to talk and learn about all areas of policy, ranging from tech to housing and everything in between!

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: The people 

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Controversial Opinion: Chipotle is overpriced and overrated

Communications Director

AUBREY SKINNER

Year: 4th

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Major: Political science and Public Relations ​

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Policy Interest: Civil rights and education policy​​​

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: The people 

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Controversial Opinion: I hate chipotle 

Community Outreach Director

FIONA LEARY

Year: 2nd

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Major: International Affairs & French

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Policy Interest: I am interested in creating policy to alleviate homelessness in the local community. Specifically, I am passionate about expanding access to mental health resources for these individuals and also learning more about the effect of large scale sporting events (ex: the Olympics) on this issue. ​​​

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: My dad grew up here, so it's fun getting to explore the activities and restaurants from his childhood! 

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Controversial Opinion: I'm team Jacob!

Policy Writing Director

COLE HENDRICKS

Year: 3rd

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Major: Political Science, English, Law Jurisprudence and the State Minor​

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Policy Interest: Housing, transportation, and urban development​​​

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: Athens arts scene, particularly the music scene

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Controversial Opinion: Boneless wings shouldn’t be called wings, they’re just chicken nuggets

Policy Development Co-Director & Senior Advisor

ANGELA NGUYEN

Year: 4th

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Major: Biology & Spanish​

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Policy Interest: Healthcare policy, specifically regarding immigrant health and medication access

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: Jazz nights at the Globe!​

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Controversial Opinion: Tea is better than coffee

Policy Development Co-Director & STAR Policy Team Co-Lead

Elliott Furie

Year: 3rd

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Major: Political Science, Theatre, Public Policy and Management Minor​

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Policy Interest: Arts and culture​​​

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: The music scene

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Controversial Opinion: In the next decade, washing machines and dryers will be combined into a single appliance

Healthcare Policy Team Co-Lead

GRAYSON ROSENBLAD

Year: 2nd

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Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Economics, American Sign Language Minor​

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Policy Interest: Health policy – expanding services and ensuring accessibility for rural, pediatric, and differently abled populations. I feel strongly that fulfilling health needs through policy work is the most robust path to ensuring autonomy and empowering individuals to live independent, fulfilling lifestyles.​​​

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: Cali n Titos! (In strong opposition to one of our Executive Director's opinions)

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Controversial Opinion: Cars 2 is the best movie ever made.

Healthcare Policy Team Co-Lead

KRISHNA Telakapalli

Year: 2nd

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Major: Cellular Biology​

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Policy Interest: I am interested in health policy of all types! API has definitely been a major contributor to my continued interest in this field as well as other political happenings!​​​

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: My favorite part about Athens is the closeness you feel! I enjoy spending time with my friends but also enjoy being close to other opportunities such as volunteering or late-night studying! 

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Controversial Opinion: Pineapples are NOT an absurd topping for a pizza.

STAR Policy Team Co-Lead

JULIA GARDNER

Year: 2nd

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Major: Regenerative Bioscience & Applied Biotechnology

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Policy Interest: I am interested in music regulations, senior care, healthcare, and plan to explore more areas.​

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: The music and festival scenes!

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Controversial Opinion: Canes is overhyped!

Economic Development Policy Team Co-Lead

Rachel Kubiak

Year: 3rd

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Major: Economics & Statistics / MS Business Analytics​

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Policy Interest: Furthering economic development through lifting up the less fortunate in ACC

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: I love the activity within downtown! The city never sleeps and people are always walking around, biking, running, grabbing food together and partying!​

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Controversial Opinion: Ryan Gosling is overrated (looks and acting)!

Economic Development Policy Team Co-Lead

KRISH Leveille

Year: 3rd

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Major: Economics, Math and Sociology Minors

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Policy Interest: Economic development, education, trade, housing

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: UGA gamedays!

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Controversial Opinion: Boba is the worst type of tea

Sustainability Policy Team Co-Lead

Madison McDonald

Year: 4th

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Major: Ecology

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Policy Interest: Environmental Policy

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: The music scene!

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Controversial Opinion: Cava is way better than Chipotle

Housing Policy Team Co-Lead

JACKSON DENNIS

Year: 3rd

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Major: English, Poli Sci & Law Minors

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Policy Interest: I am interested in drafting and popularizing policy to alleviate the burden of housing from the local ACC population, specifically those who are out of the range of qualifying for affordable housing benefits but are still struggling to make rent. The "missing middle" as they're called. ​

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: All the different restaraunts and shops in downtown and how close they are to campus.

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Controversial Opinion: Stoicism sucks

Housing Policy Team Co-Lead

AKASH GOKHALE

Year: 3rd

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Major: Economics

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Policy Interest: Workforce Housing Development and Tax Allocation.

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: The blend between a small town and college town

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Controversial Opinion: Raising Canes is overrated. 

Sustainability Policy Team Co-Lead

CAMRYN COUGHLIN

Year: 2nd

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Major: Agriscience & Environmental Systems​

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Policy Interest: Agricultural and agribusiness policy, food safety and quality assurance, environmental health and land preservation, renewable energy​​​

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: Athens Clarke County trails and open space! Also all of the southern biscuits! 

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Controversial Opinion: Die Hard is definitely not a Christmas movie

Education Policy Team Co-Lead

Flora Mendoza

Year: 3rd

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Major: Political Science, International Affairs, French

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Policy Interest: Adult education, accessibility for minorities and foreigners in education, teaching workforce development, relief for higher education

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: There are many parts of Athens I enjoy, but the free public transportation is definitely a highlight!

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Controversial Opinion: A controversial opinion of mine is how some types of music and artists are better enjoyed in smaller settings. Not everyone should play stadiums. 

Education Policy Team Co-Lead

MARTIN AMES

Year: 2nd

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Major: History, International Affairs, Political Science

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Policy Interest: Digital & election literacy, GED education, childcare facility services, civics & language skills, income tax ​

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: My favorite part about Athens is its walkability! I enjoy being able to walk places and not have to figure out how I'm going to get there.

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Controversial Opinion: Truly expressing your individual self does not mean conforming to the stereotypes of any designated minority group you identify as

Policy Analysis Team Lead

ZOE CANNON

Year: 2nd

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Major: Political Science & Economics, Computer Science Minor

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Policy Interest: I'm interested in researching and discussing all forms of public policy but I specifically enjoy the more analytical and data based aspects of developing and analyzing policy. ​

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: I love how many community events are always happening in Athens, whether its comedy nights, trivia, concerts, or more!

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Controversial Opinion: I like the UGA hills 

Criminal Justice Policy Team Co-Lead

Alana Andrews

Year: Master's Student

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Major: Master's of Public Administration

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Policy Interest: Criminal Justice​​

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: My favorite part about Athens is that it is so walkable and there are so many places to eat!

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Controversial Opinion: Canes is better than Zaxbys

Criminal Justice Policy Team Co-Lead

Matthew Adkins

Year: 3rd

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Major: Political Science

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Policy Interest: Criminal Justice (Intimate Partner Violence)​​​

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: Ciné

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Controversial Opinion: Frozen yogurt is better than ice cream