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MPA Student Ambassadors

Our MPA Student Ambassadors are current students at the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance. They are available to answer your questions about the program, faculty, coursework, the student experience, and more!

If you would like to connect with a specific ambassador, click on their bio and please submit a question via the contact form on the left of their bio. They will respond shortly.

Hannah is a concurrent Master’s student in the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences and the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance. Her research and policy interests include climate change, environmental justice, wildfire smoke implications, air quality monitoring, food system sustainability and safety, and human decision making. She also got her BS in Environmental Health Sciences and a minor in Public Policy from the University of Washington.In Hannah’s free time she enjoys exploring new food places around Seattle, hiking, listening to music, and spending time with others.

Hi! I’m Sylvia, an MPA student at UW with an international background. I’m interested in social equity and education policy, and I enjoy combining analysis with communication—writing, visuals, and policy explainers. Happy to connect if you’d like to talk about navigating the program and building your own path here.

Hi there! I’m Peter Nguyen, and I’m thrilled to be a second-year Master of Public Administration student at the Evans School. I grew up in White Center, Seattle, and while I’ve loved living here, I’ve also enjoyed my time in San Francisco and Washington, D.C. These experiences, combined with my background as a Vietnamese American and a first-generation college student, have fueled my passion for public service and policy work. As the child of Vietnamese refugees, I am deeply motivated to contribute to my community and make a difference through policy advocacy!