Olivia Weninger (she/her)
Budget & Office Director | gpssbs@uw.edu
Olivia is a first year MPA student at the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. She earned her undergraduate degrees in Anthropology and International Studies from the University of Florida. Passionate about connection, she looks forward to using her degree to improve the lives of people in the Seattle area and beyond through policy change. In her free time, Olivia loves reading, learning languages, discovering new places around Seattle, and hanging out with friends!
Khushi Choudhari (she/her)
Creative & Communications Director | gpsscomo@uw.edu
Khushi is pursuing a master’s in communication, specializing in Digital Media, at the University of Washington. She brings three years of experience in experiential marketing and creative strategy spanning from B2B to nonprofit organizations. As GPSS’ Creative & Communications Director, she hopes to amplify student voices and GPSS’ impact through creative storytelling. Outside work, you’ll catch her journaling or happily scheming over her next recipe.
Laura Gavia (she/her)
Senate & Web Director | gpsssc@uw.edu
Laura is a first year MS Human Centered Design & Engineering student who strives to make technology more accessible and inclusive for all. She is originally from Los Angeles and comes from an IT Support and Web Design background. Beyond work, Laura enjoys watching movies/shows, playing cozy games, and going out to try new cafes or food spots.
Rita Yang (she/her)
Community Outreach & Events Director | gpssevnt@uw.edu
Yujin is an MPA student at the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. She is originally from South Korea and earned her undergraduate degree in Industrial Design and Interdisciplinary Minor in Aging at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Yujin is passionate about fostering belonging and engagement among graduate and professional students. As Community Outreach & Events Director, she hopes to build creative spaces where students can connect, recharge, and celebrate the diverse graduate experience at UW.
Zoe Love (she/her)
Policy Director | gpsspol@uw.edu
Zoe Love is a first year Master of Urban Planning student with an interest in pursuing planning policy to make cities more affordable, equitable, and enjoyable. She received a bachelor’s degree in Politics and Government from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. Through an internship at the Washington State House of Representatives, Zoe became passionate about policy and the legislative process. She is delighted to join GPSS to champion for graduate and professional students to ease their barriers to receiving their degrees. For fun, Zoe enjoys camping, National Parks, and social dancing like lindy hop and line dancing.
