WSA Executive Board

President - Ruby Foxall

Hello! I'm Ruby, and it’s an honor to serve as President of the Wagner Student Association for the 2025-26 academic year. I’m a full-time MUP student passionate about transportation and urban planning. I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and went to college in the Los Angeles area, although I’m now proud to live in Queens. Before coming to Wagner, I worked at NYU Shanghai in a staff role at the Academic Resource Center, so I have a unique view of NYU as a complex global institution and a global perspective on urban planning & policy. During the academic year, I work at the NYU Rudin Center for Transportation Policy on the third floor of the Wagner building - come say hi!

These are vital times to pursue public service. I hope that WSA can provide hope and a sense of community through our support for student organizations and advocacy for students. Our new building in Union Square is a great opportunity to connect the Wagner community in academic, professional, and social activities. I can't wait to see you there this year!

Vice President / Ombudsperson - Sebastián Morales Tirado

Hi everyone! I’m Sebastián Morales Tirado, your Vice President and Ombudsperson for this academic year. I’m an MPA-PNP student specializing in Public Policy Analysis, and also exploring in Finance. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, I bring nearly a decade of experience across the public and private sectors, including work at the Comptroller’s Office, and as a paralegal for victims of pharmaceutical malfeasance and corporations. With a background in political science and economics, I’ve published research on Puerto Rico’s status debate and contributed opinion pieces on critical policy issues to the island’s largest newspaper.

At Wagner, I’ve served as First-Year Representative for the Association of Latino Students and Allies (ALAS) and worked with initiatives like Right to Democracy. This year, I’m focused on amplifying student voices, strengthening student organization support, advocating for our needs, and building community-driven spaces in our new home at 105 E 17th. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Students Groups and Events Officer - JJ Briscoe

I was born in Washington, D.C., and raised in the Kansas City Metro area, where I witnessed at a young age the deep discrepancies in public resources children receive in the United States. As an undergraduate student, I conducted research for think tanks such as the Center for an Urban Future and NYU Global TIES for Children, was heavily involved in university DEI initiatives, and organized campaigns at the city, state, and federal levels. I’m currently organizing for a new youth-led organization, Get Free, which has most recently succeeded in pressuring Governor Kathy Hochul to sign onto creating a New York State Reparations Commission. I’m most passionate about advocating for structural reform to balance political power within our democratic system. I’m committed to dedicating my life's work to educating and building skills at the grassroots level to assist citizens in having more autonomy over who becomes their decision-makers within local government. I’m eager to enhance my political organizing and advocacy skills at NYU Wagner through the MPA Public and Nonprofit Management degree program. I hold a BA from NYU Global Liberal Studies with a concentration in politics, rights, and development. As the Student Group and Events Officer, my top priorities for WSA next year are strengthening student group support, increasing collaboration across organizations, and fostering inclusive, community-driven programming.

Student Group Support: I will work to streamline the processes for student group funding, event planning, and administrative approvals. Many student groups struggle with bureaucratic hurdles, limiting their ability to execute impactful initiatives. By advocating for clearer guidelines, timely approvals, and increased accessibility to resources, I will ensure student leaders can focus on their missions rather than logistical challenges.
Increased Collaborations: I will foster greater collaboration between student groups, faculty, and administration to create interdisciplinary events and initiatives. Through networking opportunities, leadership summits, and cross-club partnerships, I will facilitate stronger connections within the Wagner community and beyond.
Inclusive Programming: I will remain steadfast in prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all WSA-supported programming. Drawing from my experience as Director of Diversity, I will work to create programming that highlights underrepresented voices, secures more funding for affinity groups, and ensures accessible event spaces.

Through these priorities, I aim to enhance the student experience at Wagner by making it more inclusive, efficient, and community-driven.

Treasurer - Brynn Adams

Hello! I am delighted to be serving you all as the WSA Treasurer this upcoming year. I am an MPA-PNP student in the Policy specialization. I am originally from North Carolina, but I am so excited to be studying policy in NYC! Prior to Wagner, I was at Oberlin College outside of Cleveland, Ohio, where I majored in Economics. I grew up in a college town, so I am a huge college sports fan (Go Heels), but soccer is by far my favorite sport to watch and play. I am hoping to learn more about how to advocate for the student body within the Wagner faculty and staff spaces. I have already found so much community here in the new space, and I am excited to contribute to its growth in the upcoming year. I want to help student groups better understand how to use their funding to set them up for a successful event. The Office of Student and Alumni Engagement (OSAE) Team and I are learning new things with every event, and I am excited to use what we have learned to make the process easier for years to come. I am also excited to support my fellow WSA members in their endeavors for the academic year.

Secretary - Gari De Ramos

I’m an MPA-PNP student specializing in Social Impact, Innovation & Investment. I’m a dedicated nonprofit professional with a passion for social justice, currently serving as the Strategic Operations Manager at the Committee to Protect Journalists. At CPJ, I leverage my skills to support crucial initiatives in press freedom and human rights. I have an MSc in Communication from Clark University, where I also got my BA in Political Science. My career journey has seen me championing various causes through social media and communications roles at organizations such as Action for the Climate Emergency and MoveOn. In addition, I am the founder of Radical in Progress, an educational platform offering free study guides on essential social justice literature. I’m originally from the Philippines and grew up in Hong Kong and New York City. As Secretary of Wagner’s Student Government, I will work to ensure that every student feels informed, supported, and represented.

Support for International Students
Student Engagement & Representation
Institutional Accountability & Advocacy

Communications Officer - Janani Venkataramanan

I’m an MPA candidate in my second year at Wagner. I grew up in Bangalore, India. Growing up in a family that loved to cook, I developed a love for the culinary arts. In 2018, I began my culinary journey at the Culinary Institute of America. During this time, I was deeply involved in the student community, working as a tutor, resident assistant, and peer mentor. In my final year, I founded a food and sustainability club that continues to play a role in student life today. It was a reading in my food studies class, “The Pleasures of Eating,” by Wendell Berry (I highly recommend reading this), that sparked my interest in food justice, public health, and food access. I came to Wagner to merge my two passions: social justice and food, after three years of working in New York City restaurants. I am an intern at a startup named FoodStream Network, a company that connects people with food to people in need of food.

After graduating, I hope to work for the Mayor’s office of Food Policy to pursue plant-forward, sustainable, and equitable policies for food in New York. I’m a dancer and a runner. I spend most of my time with friends and advocating for animal rights. In my free time, you can find me watching Star Wars, Monk, or Tamil movies. On occasion, I host private multi-course dinners to raise funds for various causes. As the Communications Officer, I want to boost engagement on our social media platforms and keep students informed about upcoming events, important updates, and exciting opportunities relevant to the student body. I also want to make a concerted effort to promote student group events. Since reels are the best way to gain traction on Instagram, I would like to start making and posting reels to encourage student participation or to highlight pertinent happenings in the community. Lastly, I want to include polls and calls to action to keep students involved in campus happenings both in person and online.

Senator - Pat Apap

I'm an MPA student specializing in Advocacy and Political Action. I was born in New Jersey, lived in Arizona for 18 years, and got my Bachelor's in Public Service and Public Policy at Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University. I moved back to the East Coast last summer and now live with my grandparents in Staten Island, so I commute daily into the city for classes and work. Some of my interests include my love for Broadway, and I've been fortunate enough to see many Broadway musicals like Hadestown and Sweeney Todd. I'm also a big fan of sports like football, baseball, soccer, and F1, and my favorite teams are the New York Mets, Arizona Cardinals, and Bayern Munich (and I love Carlos Sainz for sure). I also enjoy things like Dungeons and Dragons, and I try to play when I can. My priorities for WSA as Senator are:

Adding things to enhance our space (vending machines, expanding charging stations, comfortable furniture in the wellness room on floor 2, decorations for blank walls, and more).
Enhancing our space through promoting and planning more interactive and entertaining programming, including things in our large event space on the lower level.
Working on using a larger range of funding possibilities for Wagner projects, such as the SGA Initiative Fund.
More interactive opportunities for our student body to interact with WSA, so there is clear and strategic communication and we are transparent.
Work with our administration to promote further collaboration and cross-minded consideration for ideas like professional development-based events.
Promoting Wagner within the broader NYU community to promote our presence and spirit.

First-Year Representative - Lincoln Anniballi

I am an MPA-PNP, and I’m excited to serve as a First-Year Representative for Wagner students this year. I am coming from Wagner straight from undergrad. I attended Hofstra University on Long Island, but I am originally from Massachusetts. At Hofstra, I studied Political Science, History, and Philosophy of Law, and was very engaged in student affairs, serving as President of the Student Government for two years.

At Wagner, I hope to be a resource for students to bring their concerns to and a friendly face. I’d like to build more community with students coming from undergrad and support student organizations. Please reach out if you ever need anything, and be sure to say hello if we happen to pass in Union Square!

First-Year Representative - Maria Paz Neyra Zenteno

Hi everyone! I’m María Paz Neyra, your First-Year Representative for the 2025–26 academic year. I’m a first-year MPA-PNP student specializing in International Development, passionate about education, governance, and environmental justice. Before coming to Wagner, I worked as Territorial Coordinator at Enseña Perú in the Amazonas region, leading school leadership and literacy initiatives across 75 public schools and coordinating inter-institutional efforts to strengthen education governance and prevent gender-based violence.

I also worked as a consultant for International IDEA in Peru, organizing national dialogues on democracy and civic participation, and previously served as a Legal Assistant at the Peruvian Society for Environmental Law, focusing on Indigenous rights and environmental governance.

I’m excited to represent the first-year class and help build an inclusive and collaborative community here at Wagner!

First-Year Representative - Glory Phipps

Hey everyone! My name is Glory Phipps, and I am your First-Year Representative for the 2025-26 academic school year. I am a Brooklyn native, first-year student specializing in policy analysis, who is passionate about volunteerism and fighting poverty. Before Wagner, I spent two years at a non-profit organization called City Year New York, where I mentored students in impoverished neighborhoods and created civic engagement events to provide resources for their physical and socio-emotional needs.

I obtained my bachelor's in Philosophy from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. I was very involved at my university through my involvement in many clubs focused on community, culture, and care, and served as Vice President of the Student Council.

I am so honored to be a first-year representative and hope to create a resourceful and uplifting community at Wagner for us!

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