About Us

First created in 2011, SUPSO represents enrolled students of diverse backgrounds from around the world. Our students are working professionals who attend classes in the evening throughout the week. Our program successfully covers the diverse palette of topics that span the urban planning profession. SUPSO is proud to be a part of the GW Student Association (SA).

OUR MISSION

SUPSO facilitates networking and community building among students and in the professional world, creating a unique educational experience valuing healthy urban landscapes that are socially equitable, economically resilient, and environmentally just.

OUR CORE VALUES

Our core values are: Active Learning, Advocacy, Democracy, Diversity, Research and World Engagement.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Our student government currently consists nine board members, all with specific roles to ensure student success throughout the academic year.  The current student government holds office for AY2023-2024, beginning May 1, 2023.

The next set of SUPSO elections for AY2024-2025 will take place in April 2024. Students who wish to engage with the board directly should inquiry on becoming a Committee Member to the Member at Large, Michael Shenk at rshenk03@gwmail.gwu.edu.

Megan Steiner Potier

President

meganspotier@gwmail.gwu.edu

Anna Berman

 Vice President

anna.berman@gwmail.gwu.edu

Emma Martin

Secretary

ehmartin@gwmail.gwu.edu

Michael Shenk

Member at Large

rshenk03@gwmail.gwu.edu

Ashley Casimir

Communications Chair

acasimir@gwmail.gwu.edu

Madalyn Hensel

Events Chair

madalynhensel@gwmail.gwu.edu

Reagan Smith

Practice & Outreach Chair

rsmith25@gwmail.gwu.edu

Ariana Vasquez

Professional Development Chair

ariana.hyland@gwmail.gwu.edu