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Rudy Owens is a second-year Master of Public Health (MPH) student at the University of Washington School of Public Health, focusing on community-oriented public health practice. Prior to beginning his studies, he worked for eight years with the Canadian consulates in Seattle and Anchorage, covering media, political, and economic affairs. His professional experience also includes two years as a press officer with the House Democratic Caucus in Olympia. He enjoys distance running, biking in all conditions, and nutritious home cooking.
Jennifer Carroll is a fourth-year graduate student in the concurrent Anthropology PhD/ Epidemiology MPH program. She also holds an M.A. in Sociology from Central European University and a B.A. in Anthropology from Reed College. Her current research explores drug addiction and addictions treatment in the US and in Ukraine. When not busy with teaching or other academic work, Jennifer can usually be found partaking in Twin Peaks-themed road trips and discussing the relevance of Kathleen Hanna to contemporary women's studies. Jennifer also enjoys long-distance running, cooking, and being the neighborhood bike mechanic.
Vora Savengseuksa is a first-year Master of Public Administration (MPA) student at the University of Washington Evans School of Public Affairs, focusing on international affairs, policy analysis, and evaluation. Before coming to Seattle, she worked to bring culturally-sensitive human services to Lao and Hmong communities in Minnesota and spent 3 ½ months in Luang Prabang, Laos supporting curriculum development with a local NGO. She studied at the University of Wisconsin with a focus on nutritional sciences and community health. She takes breaks from studying to participate in diversity efforts, exercise, try new foods, and dance to old school hip hop.
Kiana Scott is a second year Masters candidate at the Evans School of Public Affairs, where she is focusing in legislative processes and nonprofit leadership. Kiana attended college in Williams College in Massachusetts and then traveled the country as a staffer on the Obama campaign for two years, followed by a year in DC in the Obama Administration before coming home to the West Coast to pursue a graduate degree. She is a research assistant, GPSS Senator, Evans Student Review editor, and occasionally sleeps. Originally from San Juan Island, Kiana loves Seattle’s farmers markets, studying in coffee shops, and dreams of owning a bulldog puppy.
Connor Lieb is a first-year Master in Public Administration student, focusing on local, state, and/or federal government operations. Prior to his studies, he worked for a regional insurance carrier in Oregon, and interned with a member of Congress at their Washington, D.C. office. Originally from Olympia, Connor loves to hike, snowboard, and play soccer whenever free time strikes, and loves to try out new foods whenever possible.
Kristen Hosey is a second-year Master of Nursing/Doctorate of Nursing Practice (MN/DNP) student in Advanced Practice Community Health Systems Nursing. Her focus is in cross cultural and global health. She received her BSN where she grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. Before moving to the UW she was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Malawi working as a nurse educator and community health advisor. In addition to volunteering with GPSS and the School of Nursing, she enjoys arts and crafts, traveling, martial arts, and scuba diving.
Leo Baunach is a third-year student at the Jackson School of International Studies, focusing on labor in the Americas. He has previously worked on campus for the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies and served as the co-chair of the Advisory Committee on Trademarks and Licensing. Depending upon the day of the week, Leo can be found at Cafe Allegro, the farmer's market, the Suzzallo reading room or the IMA climbing gym.