Student Ambassadors
March 27, 2025
Peter Nguyen
Hi there! I’m Peter Nguyen, and I’m thrilled to be a first-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…
September 26, 2024
Josie Jackson
Hi! My name is Josie Jackson. I am a current second year student at Evans. I’ve spent my last year in Seattle working on local elections and the county council. However, my heart will always be with social policy and advocacy. I grew up in the country on my family racehorse farm. I attended Grand…
Joshua Lanzona
My name is Jakie (Jamie but with a K) Lanzona. I am a MPA/MSW dual degree student. I was born and raised in Mandaluyong, Philippines and studied Engineering Physics in undergrad. After, I served as a Navy Submarine Officer for 8 years.
Christopher Brathwaite
Hey there! My name is Chris and I’m a Fulbright Scholar from Barbados pursuing an MPA at the Evans School. I am passionate about using policy and diplomacy to facilitate socioeconomic development for Barbados and the wider Caribbean region. I hope to one day actively help strengthen Barbados’ domestic policy development and international partnerships in…
August 22, 2024
Damian Morden-Snipper
Hi, I’m Damian! I came to Evans with a varied professional background – I’ve been a lobbyist at a progressive advocacy organization in DC, a research assistant on an NSF-funded educational psychology study, and a public school teacher.
July 25, 2023
Dilyara Begalykyzy
Dilyara Begalykyzy is an international MPA student at the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, originally from Almaty, Kazakhstan. She is particularly interested in issues related to political corruption and how public policy can address and mitigate these challenges.