Co-Executive Director

SHriya Garg 

3rd Year

Major: Genetics & Economics

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Policy Interest: Health policy — value-based care, healthcare affordability and accessibility, the digital divide

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: The food scene 

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Controversial Opinion: San Pelligrino is the best soda

Co-Executive Director

EMma Grace Jarvis

3rd Year

Major: Comparative Literature, International Affairs, & Political Science

Minor: Law, Jurisprudence, and the State

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Policy Interest: I am interested in education policy, specifically in addressing inequities between rural and suburban/urban schools. Additionally, with my International Affairs background, I am interested in migrant rights and security with an emphasis on international law on immigration. 

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: My favorite aspect of Athens is the sweet spot of it being a smaller town with a lot of huge opportunities. The music scene, the arts and film scene, and the restaurants all create a unique experience for an SEC college town, and I love it here because of that!

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Controversial Opinion: Raising Cane's is overrated!

Communications Director

Nora Anderson

4th Year

Major: Political Science & International Affairs

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Policy Interest: Sustainability, specifically renewable energy

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: The coffee shops!

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Controversial Opinion: Oranges are disgusting.

Community Outreach Director

Archita Gaur

3rd Year

Major: Political Science & Economics

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Policy Interest: I am interested in any policy that furthers our community's involvement in government and public issues! Some examples include Envision Athens and Commission Defined Option District Projects. 

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: I love finding Athens’ hidden gems - secret parks, murals, and unexpected spots that make the city feel personal and full of surprises!

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Controversial Opinion: AI robots (and aliens, probably) walk amongst us.

Policy Writing Director & Education Policy Team Co-Lead

Ella Laski

3rd Year

Major: Political Science & Social Studies Education​

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Policy Interest: Education, specifically advancing education equity

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: All the awesome restaurants

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Controversial Opinion: Ketchup does not go on hot dogs 

Policy Team Coordinator & Senior Advisor

RUhee Merchant

4th Year

Major: Regenerative bioscience

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Policy Interest: Insurance reform, medication access, continuity of care, and immigrant & inmate health

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: Any flagpole event ever

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Controversial Opinion: Taco Bell is worlds better than CFA  

Policy Team Coordinator & Housing Policy Team Co-Lead

ANusha Tembe

4th Year

Major: Economics & Sociology 

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Policy Interest: Housing Insecurity 

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: The energy of the city 

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Controversial Opinion: Team Edward is the only right answer 

Healthcare Policy Team Co-Lead

Pablo Ashi

2nd Year

Major: Regenerative Bioscience & M.P.H. Health Policy & Management

Minor: Spanish

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Policy Interest: I'm interested in expanding access to care—especially among Latinx, rural, and unhoused populations. I'm passionate about cultural competency, language access, and using policy to create community-based systems of support.

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: I love the vibrant community and how easy it is to find people who care. Whether it’s about housing justice, local music, or the Dawgs, it’s a town where advocacy and community go hand in hand!

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Controversial Opinion: Walking up the Million Dollar Staircase should count as a PE credit.

Healthcare Policy Team Co-Lead

Angela Nguyen

3rd Year

Major: Biology, Spanish

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Policy Interest: I am interested in healthcare policy, specifically improving accessibility and quality of healthcare for immigrants and people of color.

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: My favorite part of Athens is the cafes here. I feel like there are so many unique spaces and cute study spots that there is always a good place you can find with a nice vibe.

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Controversial Opinion: I think dipping french fries in milkshakes is the best way to eat fries (especially the chik-fil-a fries!!)

Economic Development Policy Team Co-Lead

Krish Leveille

2nd Year

Major: Economics & Sociology

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Policy Interest: Economic development, especially in terms of increasing economic diversity and attracting new workers to Athens Clarke County

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: Dawgs gamedays

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Controversial Opinion: Boba is extremely overrated

Sustainability Policy Team Lead

Elle Moss

3rd Year

Major: Environmental Economics & Management

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Policy Interest: Sustainability, the Environment

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: The food

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Controversial Opinion: Zaxby's is better than Cane's

Housing Policy Team Co-Lead

Katie Hood

3rd Year

Major: International Affairs

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Policy Interest: Public housing and economic development

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: All of the local businesses and bands-- and how they support each other!

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Controversial Opinion: Soup is technically a smoothie... 

Policy Analysis Team Co-Lead

Cole hendricks

2nd Year

Major: Political Science

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Policy Interest: Labor Policy

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: the local restaurants

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Controversial Opinion: Paper straws get too much hate! They’re not that bad.

Education Policy Team Co-Lead

Adunni Noibi

2nd Year

Major: Political Science

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Policy Interest: I have a passion for using policy to improve and push towards equitable education. I am interested in improving all aspects of education, from literacy to discipline. Always down to talk and learn about all areas of policy, ranging from tech policy to housing policy 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

STAR Team Lead

Elliot Furie

2nd Year

Major: Political Science & Theatre

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Policy Interest: The creative economy/arts education

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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.

Policy Analysis Team Co-Lead

Adam Brantley

4th Year

Major: Political Science

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Policy Interest: Housing & Transportation

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: Memorial Park

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Controversial Opinion: Pineapple belongs on pizza

Criminal Justice Policy Team Co-Lead

Madison Bell

4th Year

Major: Criminal Justice & Sociology

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Policy Interest: Criminal Justice as a whole, but more specifically, I am interested in probation reform and more policies to protect child abuse victims.

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: The amazing restaurants there are in Athens and the best coffee shops

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Controversial Opinion: Zaxby's is better than Cane's

Criminal Justice Policy Team Co-Lead

Matthew Adkins

2nd Year

Major: Political Science

​Minor: Law, Jurisprudence, and the State

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Policy Interest: Criminal Justice Policy

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Favorite Aspect of Athens: Ciné

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Controversial Opinion: Frozen yogurt is better than ice cream