Student Stories
Students at the Glenn College are passionate about leading change. With passion for social justice and civic engagement, they have the desire to take on pressing policy problems facing society today, and make the world a better place.
Read about our impressive students, and how Glenn College programs are helping them turn their passion into policy.
Ryan Doucette - BS Student
Ryan Doucette is an honors student pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Public Policy Analysis and Bachelor of Arts in Economics, specializing in education policy. Ryan served as the President of the John Glenn Civic Leadership Council (JGCLC) for the 2022-2023 year.
Abby Ordillas - MPA-DC Student
Abby Ordillas is pursuing a Master of Public Administration. As part of the MPA-DC program, she will spend the second year of her degree studying and working in Washington, DC. Abby graduated magna cum laude from Davidson College with majors in Anthropology (Honors) and Chinese Language & Literature,
Detective Blake Petty - MPAL Student
Blake Petty is a student in the Master of Public Administration and Leadership (Online MPAL) program. He is passionate about serving his community and working toward a leadership role in his department in the Rochester, NY police department where he can shape the future of public safety.
Alan Mathew - BS Student
Alan Mathew is a Morrill Scholar pursuing his Bachelor of Sciences in Policy Analysis. He works as a Research Assistant and Colloquium Coordinator for the Glenn College, and is passionate about reducing social inequities.
Kennedy Romeo - MPA Student
Kennedy Romeo is pursuing her Master of Public Administration (MPA) and is passionate about racial justice, food policy, community engagement and anti-human-trafficking work.
Dylan Page - MPA Student
Dylan Page is pursing his Master of Public Administration (MPA) while serving the Ohio Army National Guard, and he is passionate about civic engagement, national security and environmental justice.
Casey Rife – MPA Student
Casey Rife is pursuing her Master of Public Administration (MPA) and is passionate about environmental justice, the layers of racial and socioeconomic inequality that underlie it, and comprehensive policy solutions that work toward a more equitable and just world.
Kyla Hurns - BA with a specialization in education policy
Kyla Hurns is an honors student and Morrill Scholar pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in Public Management, Leadership and Policy with a specialization in education policy.
Gabe Jackson – MPA-DC Student
Gabe Jackson is pursuing his Master of Public Administration through the Glenn College’s D.C. program. He is preparing to use his education and connections to connect hard-hit communities with important resources and nonprofits.
Sam Feudo - BS Pre-med
Sam Feudo is an honors, pre-med student working toward his Bachelor of Science in Public Policy Analysis at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs. Feudo is pursuing a minor in global public health and is passionate about equitable, high-quality health care for all. He is also the founder and host of the Understanding Healthcare with Sam Feudo podcast.
Andrew Pierce – Combined BS/MPA Student
Andrew Pierce II is pursuing a combined Bachelor of Science in Public Policy Analysis, specializing in nonprofit management, and a master’s degree in public administration from the Glenn College.