President: Justin Hurst

Justin Hurst (he/his) is the President of GASPPA for the 2022-2023 academic year. He is a full-time MPPA student in his second year and currently serves as the Fundraising Chair for the California Democratic Council. As a part of UC Davis's class of 2020, he received a Bachelor's of Arts in International Relations as well as a Bachelor's of Science in Evolution, Ecology, & Biodiversity.

As President, Justin wants to be a resource for all MPPA students and welcomes ideas on what GASPPA can do for the program. He is passionate about policy and one day would like to help shape California public policy so as to better serve Californians.

As a new father, he spends most of his spare time with his family, but still enjoys going out and trying new restaurants in and around Sacramento.

Vice President: Juliet Terry

Juliet Terry (she/her) is vice president of GASPPA and a second year part-time MPPA student. She works as a Government Relations Specialist at a childcare non-profit agency. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Child Development with a concentration in Policy, Advocacy, and System at San Francisco State University in 2016.

Juliet is deeply passionate about growing social and political power via education equity and justice. This passion drives her work as GASPPA vice president. As VP, Juliet's goal is to ensure all PPA students feel seen, supported, and empowered to achieve their personal and professional goals. Juliet aims to use her position as VP to foster meaningful connections between students, alumni, and the communities they live in and serve.

In her free time, Juliet enjoys exploring the outdoors, cooking, reading, dancing, and spending time with friends and family.

Finance Director: Paul Shafer

My name is Paul Shafer (he/him) and I have the pleasure of serving as your 2022-2023 Finance Director of GASPPA! I am entering my second year of this program and cannot wait to get to meet so many new faces and get to know returning students even more. I am originally from Sonoma Valley in the North Bay and completed my under graduate degree at Chico State in 2021. I am currently working as a Government and Public Affairs intern for the North State Building Industry Association.

In my free time you can catch me by the pool, playing video games or singing some karaoke! My top priority for this year is to create safe and fun environments for us as a program to come together and strengthen our relationships. I always say the best resource of this program are the people within it, so let's get to know each other and make this year a blast!

Communications Director: Tishiana Mann

Tishiana Mann (she/her) is the Communications Director of GASPPA and a second year part-time MPPA student. Tish is originally from Riverside, CA in the Inland Empire. She double majored at the University of California, Berkeley in Political Economy and South and Southeast Asian Studies. She has work experience in the private sector, non-profit sector, and local government. Tish looks forward to building community with other students, addressing students’ concerns and needs, and promoting GASPPA events and programs.

In her free time, Tish loves to volunteer, walk her dog, travel, and spend time with family and friends.

Academic Director: Nathaly Teran

Nathaly Teran (she/her) is the Academic Director of GASPPA and a second-year part-time student. Nathaly works for a member of the California Legislature. She graduated from UC Santa Cruz in 2016 where she double majored in Politics and Legal Studies.

Nathaly is passionate about making change through the vehicle that is policy. As Academic Director, she aspires to make sure students feel heard and supported, facilitate a strong mentorship program, and represent students' interests.

During her free time, Nathaly takes pleasure in maintaining her garden and houseplants, creating vegan recipes, spending time with loved ones, working out, and traveling.