SMPA Ambassadors
SMPA Student Ambassadors are a dedicated group of students who are proud to be part of the SMPA community and want to serve as ambassadors and mentors for their peers, the university, and prospective students.
Student ambassadors support the School of Media and Public Affairs by representing the school and its programs at key recruiting events, acting as peer mentors to incoming students adjusting to life at GW, and providing an important perspective on life as an SMPA student.
Read more about our current ambassadors below. Interested in becoming an SMPA ambassador? Reach out to Anna Camp for more information.
Jeremy Bach
Major: Political Communication
Minor: Hebrew and Arabic Languages and Cultures
Hobbies: Playing hockey, running around DC, listening to music, and hanging out with friends.
Eleanor Bavey
Major: Journalism & Mass Communication
Minor: Human Services
Hobbies: I am creative director for GW-TV, and I also love exploring DC, watching sci-fi movies, and baking!
Abigail Brubaker
Majors: Journalism & Mass Communication and Theatre
Hobbies: Cooking, watching and making television, playing board/card games with friends, hiking, and theatre.
Nicole Clement
Major: Journalism and Mass Communication
Hobbies: Thrifting, cooking, exploring the DMV, trying new coffee shops, and spending time with friends.
Negest Fisseha
Major: Journalism and Mass Communication
Hobbies: I love cooking and watching movies!
Max Gaffin
Major: Political Communication
Minor: Marketing
Hobbies: Art, thrifting, writing, scooping gelato and exploring all of us the District's extensive offerings.
Lucy Gardner
Majors: Political Communication and Psychological & Brain Sciences
Hobbies: Social media content creation, exploring the DMV, finding the best boba shop in DC!
Sarah Gross
Majors: Journalism & Mass Communication and Environmental Studies
Hobbies: Dance, yoga, reading, trying new coffee shops, thrifting.
Aaliyah Guzman
Major: Political Communication
Minor: Sociology
Hobbies: Doing musical theater and running around DC finding the best chai places.
Lily Haffner
Major: Political Communication
Hobbies: Baking, going on walks with friends, and discovering new coffee shops!
Sydney Heise
Major: Political Communication
Hobbies: Writing a sports column for the GW Hatchet, podcast and music listening, and exploring DC!
Jennifer Igbonoba
Majors: Economics and Journalism and Mass Communication
Hobbies: Cooking, baking, walking, and road trips.
Tyler Iglesias
Majors: Double Major in Journalism and Mass Communication and History
Hobbies: Exploring DC, listening to music, reading, watching the Yankees, and playing guitar.
Jacob Khabie
Major: Political Communication
Minor: Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Hobbies: Theatre, exploring D.C., cooking, and being an all-around news junkie.
Seowon Kim
Majors: Journalism and International Affairs
Minor: Criminal Justice
Hobbies: Football (soccer), sharing snacks, and exploring DC.
Lydie Lake
Majors: Journalism and Mass Communication
Minor: Political Science
Hobbies: Reading, exercising, writing, painting and spending time with friends.
Stephen Li
Major: Journalism and Mass Communication
Hobbies: Photography, cooking and music.
Isabella Marte
Major: Political Communication
Hobbies: I love cooking, exploring the DMV, and most recently, Boxing!
Sofia Mocsi
Major: Journalism and Mass Communication
Minor: Sociology
Hobbies: Spending time with my family and friends, traveling, going to concerts and running!
Camille Murray
Majors: Political Communication
Minor: Arabic Studies
Hobbies: Shopping, reading, and any physical activity.
Avanti Patwardhan
Major: Political Communication
Minor: Sociology
Hobbies: Theater, GW-TV, dance, reading, and walks around the city!
Rory Quealy
Major: Journalism and Mass Communication
Hobbies: Reading, yoga, watching movies and spending time with friends.
Ashwin Rahalkar-Sasane
Majors: Political Communications and International Business
Hobbies: Playing/Watching Basketball, Chess, Eating/Trying New Foods, Going to the Gym.
Maggie Rhoads
Majors: Journalism & Mass Communication and Political Science
Minor: Applied Ethics
Hobbies: Interning, journaling and reading.
Catherine Richards
Major: Political Communication
Hobbies: Running, photography, exploring DC, playing NYT Connections
Lilly Roberson
Major: Political Communication
Minor: International Affairs and History
Hometown: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hobbies: Long monument walks, getting coffee, talking about politics, listening to good music, and going to fun dinners around the city! This semester I am working as a fundraising and development intern with EMILY's List.
Peyton Rollins
Major: Political Communication
Hobbies: Photography, hiking (when I have time), and exploring the city!
Milo Rosenzweig
Major: Journalism and Mass Communication
Hobbies: I enjoy photography, watching films, and exploring new places!
Brooke Shapiro
Major: Journalism and Mass Communication
Minor: Music
Hobbies: Reading, collecting vinyl, playing saxophone, trying new coffee places.
Ben Solasky
Major: Political Communication
Hobbies: Working on freelance video projects, reading political books, scouring LinkedIn for internships, networking, obsessively listening to Taylor Swift, and learning new skills whenever I have the chance.
Charlie Walters
Major: Political Communication
Hobbies: Ultimate Frisbee and Cooking.
Vivien Williams
Majors: Journalism and Mass Communication and Environmental Studies
Hobbies: Cooking, going to flea markets with friends, ultimate frisbee, and exploring DC!