Class of 2024

MAS-IA
Master of Advanced Studies in International Affairs

CLASS OF 2024

The most important six inches on the battlefield is between yourears. - General James Mattis, United States Marine Corps

Sean Alexander
MAS-IACLASS OF 2024

Keep all three of mind, strength, and heart, and you will becomplete, outstanding from others.
- Abai Qunanbaiuly, Kazakh Poet.

Shynar Baitukina
MAS-IACLASS OF 2024

Daniel Beebe
MAS-IACLASS OF 2024

Everything happens so much -@horse_ebooks

Anjali Bhatt
MAS-IACLASS OF 2024

Dean Black
MAS-IACLASS OF 2024

Philip DeFord
MAS-IACLASS OF 2024

To fly as fast as thought, you must begin by knowing that you havealready arrived. - Richard Bach, Johnathon Livingston Seagull

Gantuya Larkins
MAS-IACLASS OF 2024

Thank You God, Jazmin, Adonis, AJ, and family for all your support
and patience

Charmas Lee
MAS-IACLASS OF 2024

Hyun Joon Lee
MAS-IACLASS OF 2024

Woojong Lee
MAS-IACLASS OF 2024

Devin McCormick
MAS-IACLASS OF 2024

Omar Sebastian Ortiz
MAS-IACLASS OF 2024

Yuhei Ota
MAS-IACLASS OF 2024

“A mis padres con amor. A lifelong journey, moving to a newchapter in life setting new goals and dreams.”

Francisco Javier Palomo
MAS-IACLASS OF 2024

Thomas Phillips
MAS-IACLASS OF 2024

Christy, thank you for being so incredible during the past two
years. Mom, I hope you dance...

Robert Anthony Quihuis IV
MAS-IACLASS OF 2024

Evan Richards
MAS-IACLASS OF 2024

Damarias Russell
MAS-IACLASS OF 2024

As I reflect on my academic journey that began in 2022. It reminds
me the values of consistency and hard work that led me to thisincredible end. I'm immensely grateful to my family for theirunwavering support and encouragement. Thank you for being
integral to my success.

Sonny Safee
MAS-IACLASS OF 2024

Jakob Kendall Schwam
MAS-IAMCEPA
Master of Chinese Economic and Political Affairs

CLASS OF 2024

Jonathan Elkobi
MCEPA

CLASS OF 2024

Real generosity towards the future lies in giving all to the present.
– Albert Camus

Zhuohan FangMCEPACLASS OF 2024

We were born from the stars, and we will return to the stars

Michelle Lai
MCEPA

CLASS OF 2024

李中强 Zhongqiang Li
MCEPA

CLASS OF 2024

To my mom and dad, I cannot thank you enough for your guidanceand support. To the friends I've made at GPS, thank you forshepherding this awkward near-30-year-old through my range offaux pas. To my professors—and in particular to Sam Bazzi, Barry
Naughton, Victor Shih, and Craig McIntosh—I do not yet know
how to put into words what a difference you have made in how I
make sense of the world.

J. Martin Mancini
MCEPA

CLASS OF 2024

Gian Carlo Samayoa
MCEPA

CLASS OF 2024

Junzhe Shi
MCEPA

CLASS OF 2024

Dinah ShiMCEPACLASS OF 2024

Sirui Yao
MCEPA

CLASS OF 2024

Sibo Zheng
MCEPA

CLASS OF 2024

Wenjie Zhou
MCEPA

CLASS OF 2024

I am very grateful for the support of my family and friends, which
gives me the courage and confidence to face every new challenge
in life. I also thank myself in the past two years, becoming morecourageous, determined, and strong time after time. Throughhardships to the stars. I will always remember what it felt like tofall apart, bounce back, and improve. The memories will end here,
and I will cherish them forever. Every end has a new beginning.
Let‘s keep embracing the new life.

Xitian Zou
MCEPA

MIA
Master of International Affairs

CLASS OF 2024

Mariam Altamimi
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

Chloe Amiset
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

Eliza Adair Appleton
MIACLASS OF 2024

Lucienne Arrigoni
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

"ChatGPT wrote it, or did I? As you ponder this quote, you become
its author too. Welcome to the fourth dimension of writing."- ChatGPT 4.0

Putra Farrel Azhar
BA-MIACLASS OF 2024

Magic happens when you don’t give up. The universe always falls
in love with a stubborn heart.” - J.M. Storm

Mounisha Balasubramanian
MIACLASS OF 2024

Skylar Belden
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

Beyond grateful to the friends and family who have supported me
throughout this incredible journey. I love you all and I would not
be where I am today without you.

Ray Andrew Berman-Schneider
MIACLASS OF 2024

Cats, basking in the sun, savoring the taste of orange-infusedbeer, and the embrace of love have enriched my life
immeasurably.

Yutong Bo
MIACLASS OF 2024

Don't try to be all clever, cute, or even sly
Don't have to work that hard
Just be yourself and let that be your guideAlex Bogisich
MIACLASS OF 2024

Angela Weiyan Cai
BA-MIACLASS OF 2024

Jasper Junjie Cen
BA-MIACLASS OF 2024

Zhiyuan Chi
MIACLASS OF 2024

If you're good at something, never do it for free.
- Joker, The Dark Knight

Viola Chow
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

Jackson Richard Patrick Coyle
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

Samuel Crolla
MIACLASS OF 2024

'As we step into the future, let us carry the lessons learned andthe memories cherished, for they shape the foundation of ourjourney ahead.' - Unknown - ChatGPT

Jeremy Cronig
MIACLASS OF 2024

Thanks, bye.

Christopher Cuevas
BA-MIACLASS OF 2024

The squeaky wheel gets the oil

Alexander Curry
MIACLASS OF 2024

Cyrus Dettle
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

A heartfelt thank you to all my friends, mentors, and family foralways cheering me on through these past couple oftransformative years <3

Dephny C Duan
BA-MIACLASS OF 2024

To my parents, Sophia, Salim, family, and chosen family, there are
not enough days in a lifetime for me to thank all of you for the life
you've given me. How did I get so lucky?

Lauryn Edwards
BA-MIACLASS OF 2024

Alperen Efeoglu
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

Anna Enkhtur
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

"Life's just one big deadline, and I've become the ultimate
time-juggling maestro. Between classes, work, andextracurriculars, I've mastered the art of squeezing every second
for all it's worth. They say time waits for no one, but with myschedule, it's practically running laps around me. Here's to thethrill of deadlines and the adrenaline rush of getting it all done –because who needs sleep when you've got ambition!"

Nima Esfandiari
MIACLASS OF 2024

Danielle Hannah Eve Groper
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

Good news - I've graduated!
Bad news - My boss still requires presentations in work.

Kevin Guo
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

McKenzie Hartman
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

Move well, study well, play well, eat well, rest well - That is theturtle master way!'——Akira Toriyama

Taylor He
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

Ashley Hernandez
BA-MIACLASS OF 2024

Like everyone else, you want to learn the way to win, but never toaccept the way to lose. To accept defeat, to learn to die is to beliberated from it. So when tomorrow comes, you must free yourambitious mind, and learn the art of dying. - Bruce Lee

Guanhao (Edison) Hu
MIACLASS OF 2024

Never feel ashamed of my efforts, always remember the passion I
have now. Love those who love me, cherish family, treasure every
person and every moment. Stay true to myself and go with the
flow.
“You’re on your own, kid. You always have been.” -Taylor Swift

Zhenyang Hu
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

Gracias al Jefe, La Dura, hermanitos, tephie, sunshine, & themother provider ocean <3Paula Jaramillo
MIACLASS OF 2024

Yongsun Jin
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

Thank you to family, friends, and all I’ve met along the way!
Grateful for all the challenges and opportunities at GPS; looking
forward to future adventures!

Gloria Kalt
BA-MIACLASS OF 2024

Matthew Kazdan
MIACLASS OF 2024

"I haven't really slept properly in about eight days." - Tom
Wambsgans
I would like to thank Red Bull for keeping me awake, both theenergy drink and the F1 team.

Mary Khachatourian
MIACLASS OF 2024

Upon this auspicious rise of new morn, my spirit doth overflow
with fondness and solemn thanks. To mine own kin, whose love
hath been both shield and harbour; to companions, whose mirth
hath filled my days with laughter as sweet as nectar; to my
mentors, under whose guidance I have navigated the vast seas ofknowledge.

Tianning (Tini) Lan
MIACLASS OF 2024

Thank you to my family for the last two years of support, to myfriends both at home and at GPS for being unwavering in theirlove and to many here, a reminder.
Proverbs 6:16-19

Taysia Fu-Jan Leung
MIACLASS OF 2024

Sarah Lewis
BA-MIACLASS OF 2024

Alex LiMIA

CLASS OF 2024

Boyue (Harry) Liu
MIACLASS OF 2024

"If you don’t take risks, you can’t create a future” Monkey D. Luffy,
One Piece

Josephine Lowery
BA-MIACLASS OF 2024

Henry Mo
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

“Your education has prepared you for what lies ahead.” — Conan
O’BrienAnushka Mokta
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

I will forever cherish the time I spent at GPS. Special thank you to
my family, my partner, and my best friends for supporting me
during this chapter, I can't wait to see what is next <3Angela Rose Molina
MIACLASS OF 2024

Without your contribution, this could never be possible. Thankyou, dear my wife.

Hiroshi Muroi
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

Shake the dice and steal the rice - Paris is burning

Elliot Nguyen
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

Stephanie Orosz
MIACLASS OF 2024

Remember ladies, if you don't stand for something, you'll fall foranything.-Wise Man, Sucker Punch

Fernanda Padilla
BA-MIACLASS OF 2024

Patrick Perrin
BA-MIACLASS OF 2024

Thanks everyone who has gone through this adventure with me! It
has been a blessing to meet all of you!

Nam Pham
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

Thank you to everyone in the GPS program, go Tritons!

Evan Pizzurro
BA-MIACLASS OF 2024

Pavan Raghavendra R. M. V
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

I have a thank you to my wife and daughter who trusted and loved
me for my studies in faraway places. I was able to cross the riverwell through the stepping stone bridge of the relationship that I
met here at GPS. I want to express my gratitude to all my friends.

Hyeong Cheol Ro
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

I want to extend my deepest thanks to the William Randolph
Hearst Foundation for their support, without which I would not beable to afford a graduate education.

Adam Rosario
MIACLASS OF 2024

Junna Saito
MIACLASS OF 2024

"Balance" - Kris
Thank you to my family, lovely "chaotic good" friends (who are
essentially family), numerous supporters...and to my naysayers as
well, because a life without challenges isn't interesting or fun :)Megha Sanjay
BA-MIACLASS OF 2024

Ilaria Simmen
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

Dana Suleiman
BA-MIACLASS OF 2024

Thank you so much to my family and my friends for supporting me
during grad school - a special shoutout to my partner, Wesley, who
kept me sane even on the hardest days, and my cat, Guinevere,
who kept me covered in cat fur but otherwise very happy. I love
you all, and every day you inspire me to learn more about who I
am and "do it on purpose", as Dolly Parton insists.

Riley Sutton
BA-MIACLASS OF 2024

Kentaro Tahara
MIACLASS OF 2024

Wei-Hsin Tang
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

Studying at GPS has been an extraordinary journey for me. It's
opened up new worlds beyond my professional boundaries, thanks
to an inspiring and dynamic environment crafted by our professors
and the school itself. Here, I've found lifelong friends with whom
I've shared countless study sessions, unforgettable birthday
celebrations, and exhilarating parties. I cherish these memories
and hope our bonds remain strong. This community will always
have a special place in my heart.

Anastasiya Uspenskaya
MIACLASS OF 2024

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate
cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Kynedi Verrett
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

"Just you wait" - Hamilton

Calynn Yanji Wang
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves. — William
Shakespeare

Xuan Wang
BA-MIACLASS OF 2024

I am deeply grateful for the incredible individuals I've encounteredat GPS; your kindness and support have been indispensable on myjourney. To my friends who stood by me during my UCSD
undergraduate years and continue to do so throughout mygraduate studies, your unwavering support means the world tome. I count myself fortunate to have such a strong network offriends and connections. As I embark on the next chapter, I'm filledwith excitement for what lies ahead, both for myself and myclassmates. The future is indeed bright!

Yelaine Wang
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

Dear family and professors,
I just want to say a huge thank you for being my rock through this journey.
Especially my family - you have been there for every up and down, supporting me,
pushing me, and believing in me even when I didn't. Your love and support mean
everything, and I wouldn't be here without you.
And to my professors, thanks for all the wisdom, for putting up with my endlessquestions, and for guiding me through this adventure of learning. Your patienceand knowledge have been key in getting me to this point.
So, here's to you all, for being part of my journey and for all the help along theway. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Yifei Wang
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

Mom and Dad, thank you so much for shaping me into the person
I am today and enabling me to pursue my passions to the fullest. I
would not be here without the guidance and support you havealways provided me! To Josh, thank you for your quiet andsteadfast support; Regardless of where our paths go in life, I knowthat I can always rely on you. Finally, to the amazing friends I havemade here at GPS with whom I share so many unforgettable
experiences: We did it!!!

Nick Watson
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

Henry Ziyi Wong
BA-MIACLASS OF 2024

People say you should never meet your heroes, but Taylor He met
me in 2022

Kimothy Wong
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

Thanks for all the help and support!

Akshay Yeddanapudi
MIA

CLASS OF 2024

What is central limit theorem? -Professor Teevrat Garg

Qing YinMIACLASS OF 2024

Thank you all for supporting me and being a part of my life. Here's
a quote that fit what I learnt from GPS:"Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise; seek what they
sought."-Matsuo BashōYe YuanMIA

CLASS OF 2024

Genghua Zhuang
MIA

MPP
Master of Public Policy

CLASS OF 2024

“The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders andrealities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have fordestruction.” - Rachel Carson

Amanda Pinilla Appel
MPPCLASS OF 2024

Thank you hooyo and aabe for all you have done for me. Aad baadu mahadsan tihiin!
I would like to extend my extreme gratitude to my family andfriends for their support. I would not be here without you all.
Above all, Alhamdulilah!

Warsan Artan
MPPCLASS OF 2024

Thank you so much to all the people at GPS who made my time soenjoyable and the wonderful professors for being so open to
research ideas and indulging my many questions. I would like togive a special thanks to my partner Andrew and family, who I
could not have done this without.

Anne Charles
MPPCLASS OF 2024

Made it alive to graduation. Can't believe it.

Wenxin Chen
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

Kay Chen
MPPCLASS OF 2024

Arturo Chiquito
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

Harrison Cho
BA-MPPCLASS OF 2024

"What is the Charge? Eating a Meal? A Succulent Chinese Meal?" Jack Karlson

Jordan Chu
MPPCLASS OF 2024

"May we all overcome adversity and reach the stars”

Yihan Duan
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

"Mom, look, I finally got my cap and gown photo!”

Fedor Dukhnovskii
MPPCLASS OF 2024

Grateful to be graduating with such amazing friends, scholars andchangemakers. Thanks to my family, friends and our amazingteachers for supporting us in our journey. Onwards!

Mir Muhtadi Faiaz
MPPCLASS OF 2024

"To study public policy is to acknowledge that we can't all becynics. As Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah wrote:“Remember that just because something is, doesn’t mean it can’tchange, and just because you haven’t seen something before, that
doesn’t mean it’s impossible."

Alberto I. Fragoso
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

You don't need to be intelligent; you don't need to be smart; you
don't need to have a certain weight; you don't need to have anyother kind of advantage and yet you can be a leader. Now, I havejoined a new team and my goal is clear. To inspire the leaders inthis next generation to fight for love, not money, not fame, notsuccess, but to fight for love.
Ray Lewis

Daniel Jefte Garcia Gomar
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

Shake the world in a gentle way.

Yuxin Guo
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

GPS has offered me so much more than I expected. Beyond theacademic perspective, I learned about global cultures andrealities, enriching my understanding of the world. The program
has also made me more confident to navigate my professional
journey and enabled my career transition. Moreover, thecommunity at GPS, including my friends, has become the closest
bond to a family I have in the U.S., and for that, I am forevergrateful.

Tamara Handfas
MPPCLASS OF 2024

These last two years at GPS have expanded my world view,familiarized me with concepts that will follow me throughout mycareer, and truly tested my time management skills. The
community of similar-minded people I’ve found at GPS will last alifetime. Thank you to all of the amazing friends, peers, faculty,
and staff that have made this such a unique and transformative
experience.

Emily Louise Harris
MPPCLASS OF 2024

Thank you to my family and friends for supporting me

Salvador Hernandez Jr.
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

Today marks not just the culmination of our hard work andlearning but the beginning of a journey where we carry forward
the legacy of excellence, armed with knowledge, compassion, andthe courage to make a difference in the world.

Junyi Hua
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

As we reach the end of this journey, I'm overflowing with gratitude
for the incredible people who've supported me. To my partner
Leslie, my amazing friends and cherished study group, and myloving family—your unwavering support has meant everything.
While there are too many names to list, each of you has left anindelible mark on my journey. It really takes a village and together,you've formed the village that's made all the difference. Let's carry
this spirit forward as we strive to make the world of policy a better
place for all. Thank you for being part of my story.

Jocelyn Huitron Gutierrez
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

I would like to thank my family, friends and colleagues forsupporting me through an incredible journey at the School of
Global Policy and Strategy at UC San Diego. I love you all.

Karlo Imper-Vuletic
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” - Martin
Luther King Jr.

Marzhan Ismailova
MPPCLASS OF 2024

Yoshitake Ito
MPPCLASS OF 2024

These past two years at GPS have been amazing! I learned somuch from the great faculty, staff and the friends I've made along
the way. I'd like to thank my mom, dad, Reva, Nanu and Cooper,
who supported me from home, and of course, Rohan for all the
fun memories we've created in San Diego!

Rhea Kalra
BA-MPPCLASS OF 2024

Thank you all for everything!

Hiroaki Kato
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

Michael Kennedy
MPPCLASS OF 2024

Kate and Grace, I love you.

Dongki Kim
MPPCLASS OF 2024

Sangwook Kim
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

Thank you so much to wonderful GPS friends, teachers and staff!
It was a wonderful journey, and I am so glad I was able to be apart of it!

Kazuhiro Kotabe
MPPCLASS OF 2024

"To be a star, you must shine your own light, follow your path, anddon't worry about the darkness, for that is when the stars shine
brightest.
Always do what you are afraid to do." -------Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Siyuan Li
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

My years at GPS Academy have been an indispensable chapter in my life. I would
like to thank my family and my friends, whose support and encouragement havebeen the driving force behind my efforts. I also want to express my gratitude to
every student at GPS; I am very happy to have made progress together with youall. Additionally, I must thank every teacher who not only imparted knowledge but
also taught me how to apply this knowledge to solve real-world problems. Eleanor
Roosevelt said, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their
dreams." I look forward to applying my knowledge and abilities in my upcoming
career, making a contribution to society.

Xiaoran Li
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

To dear GPS people: thank you for being a part of this remarkable
memory of my life, I wish you all the best!

Yumeng Liu
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

Yay, I have finally completed this 18-year-long journey. Thank you
so much to my parents who have been very open and supportiveof any decision I have made. And a big thank you to all myteachers, friends, and seniors who have helped me, you havebrought me so many wonderful experiences and memories thatare invaluable to me. For myself in the future, I would like to givemyself the words that have inspired me in difficult times, "Do goodthings, don't ask questions about your future 但行好事 莫问前
程", and I hope that you all can achieve the future that you desire!

Chen Long
MPPCLASS OF 2024

Thanks to my parents and those who have supported me along theway.

Pengyu Lu
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

I would like to thank my family for supporting me these past few
years. Justin, thank you for being my favorite shoulder to lean on.
Mom, I could not have done this without you. You're unwavering
love and support have been the pillar of my education. Thank you
for inspiring me.
"Fight for the things you care about, but do it in a way that willlead others to join you." -Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Kayla Lutes
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

"In the journey of life, embrace both the peaks and the valleys, forthey are the landscapes that shape our character and reveal the
beauty of resilience." - Unknown

Randi Macrorie Fairweather
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

There is a particular sad beauty well-known to the companionlessforeigner as he walks the streets of his adopted city. I have sooften shared the day's glittering discoveries with... no one at all.
But always, somewhere along the avenue or boulevard: There is atable set for me. A cook, a waiter, a bottle, a glass, a fire. It is asolitary feast that has been my great comfort and fortification. Roebuck Wright

Zachary McKenzie
BA-MPPCLASS OF 2024

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You
can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own.
And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide
where to go...” - Dr. Seuss

Mizuki Murashima
MPPCLASS OF 2024

I appreciate all the classmates, staff, and faculties at GPS. I also
thank my wife for her support.

Masaki Nakamura
MPPCLASS OF 2024

Fair Winds and Following SeasJohn Austin Newcomer
MPPCLASS OF 2024

Bryce Sungjin Park
BA-MPPCLASS OF 2024

George Popp
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

The chief principal of government spending is why build only one
thing when you can build two for twice the price? - S.R. Hadden,
Contact

Daniel Pryke
BA-MPPCLASS OF 2024

Thank you to my family and friends who have supported me along
this journey. Thank you for believing in me and inspiring me! I am
so excited to celebrate my graduation with all of you.

Gabriela Emilia Quintanilla
MPPCLASS OF 2024

My dad sent me a note when I was doing my summer internshipthat said "There are going to be a hundred little things to figure
out, but you are the perfect person to solve them." It was exactly
what I needed to hear at the time and I still have the note hanging
in my room. I'm so grateful for the belief and support from myfamily and friends. I love you all!

Courtney Ransom
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

Masaaki Sato
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

Thank you to my friends and family, and everyone at GPS who hasmade this an unforgettable 2 years!

Dylan Schneider
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

Thank you all for the support in completing this program!

Archita Sharma
MPPCLASS OF 2024

Masahiro Soji
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

My time at GPS has been a pivotal chapter in my life. Beyond the technicalknowledge gained from the courses, it was the GPS community - myclassmates, professors, staff, career coach, alumni and friends - that truly
deepened my experience. I can say that I have found my tribe, which has
guided me to identify weaknesses and encouraged my growth both personallyand professionally. This robust support network has not only boosted myconfidence but also transformed and empowered me in significant ways. I am
deeply grateful to have shared this journey with each of you.

Angela Solanilla
MPPCLASS OF 2024

Reflecting on this incredible journey, each step has been aprofound learning experience. Through late nights tacklingassignments and the tough times, we've learned to appreciateeach other more. I'm deeply grateful to everyone who has beenpart of my path. Thank you for the wisdom, the memories, and the
support. Here’s to our shared journey and the adventures that lie
ahead!

Drew Peeyapat Suthipongchai
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

Thank you GPS for the best two years of my life! Not only did I
achieve my dream of completing a Master of Public Policy, but I
met amazing friends, professors and peers that will accompany
me throughout the rest of my life. I will always cherish thememories we made together and the lessons learned - even QM.
Here’s to new beginnings and the exciting journey ahead!

Alejandra Toro Delgado
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

Julian Tiberius Verdon
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order toenable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with afiner spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich theworld, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand. Woodrow Wilson

Michael Thomas Wagner
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but
oneself - Virginia Woolf

Xuran Wang
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

Emily Wentworth
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

I want to extend my deepest gratitude to my parents for their unwavering love andsupport. Their constant encouragement has been my anchor through the mostchallenging yet rewarding two years of my life. Meeting the incredible individuals
at GPS has been an immense blessing. Their kindness, inspiration, and camaraderie
have truly shaped my experience. Moreover, the myriad of career opportunities I've
encountered here have provided invaluable insights into the contributions I aspireto make in the world. I am truly grateful for this transformative journey, madepossible by the support of my loved ones, the exceptional GPS community, and thecountless enriching experiences along the way.

Joy Werner
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

Sock has given Dobby a master. Dobby is free. -- the greatest elf
Dobby

Di Wu
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

Yiyang Wu
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

I want to thank all the amazing people I met at GPS. I enjoyed thetwo years we spent together, and I couldn't have achieved what I
have today without your love and support. I know it might be a bitscary not knowing what our future holds, but life is full of
unlimited possibilities. My biggest wish for us is that we lead ourlives with self-discovery and independence, living every day
happily and freely.

Ruixuan Xiang
MPP

CLASS OF 2024

Thank you, Kaoru, Natsu, Shuya!

Daisuke Yamakawa
MPPCLASS OF 2024

GPS was Optimal! Thank you family, friends & educators.
I am grateful for everyone along this journey.
Now I am ready for the next step!

Aoi Yamashita
MPPCLASS OF 2024

This above all: To thine own self be true. —William Shakespeare

Daichi Yamashita
MPPCongratulations Class of 2024
The GPS community commends you!