Meet the Marvin Andrews and Jane Morris Fellows

Spring 2017 Outstanding Graduates

If there’s a checklist for a career in public service, Blaise Caudill has all the boxes marked with three asterisks next to his name. Read more

Class of 2025

McKenna Hubbard

McKenna Hubbard

Alumnus: Arizona State University
Degree: B.S. Criminal Justice and Criminology
MPA Class of 2025

McKenna Hubbard is pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration with a concentration in Public Finance. She has been selected as the inaugural Jane L. Morris fellow at the School of Public Affairs, a prestigious fellowship named after esteemed city manager Jane L. Morris. In addition to her studies, McKenna will be undertaking multiple leadership responsibilities this year. These include her roles as the Director of Sustainability for the Graduate and Professional Student Association, a co-chair for the student chapter of the International City/County Management Association, and the graduate representative for the Watts College Council. Previously, McKenna held the positions of internship coordinator, outreach and engagement team member, and staff assistant for the City of Phoenix Office of Mayor Kate Gallego.

Sandy Moshi

Sandy Moshi

Alumnus: Arizona State University
Degree: B.S. Criminal Justice and Criminology
MPA Class of 2025

Sandy was raised by immigrant parents who she watched be resourceful, resilient and find humor in every situation. These values became a theme in her life and work that inspired her to pursue a career in public service, with a focus on creating opportunities for underserved communities. Prior to her selection to the Marvin Andrews Fellowship, Sandy worked for Congressman Greg Stanton between his Arizona and Washington, D.C. offices managing operations and outreach, taught rehabilitative programming for formerly incarcerated men at a reentry center, and helps promote voter turnout and engagement. Sandy is now pursuing her Master’s in Public Administration and plans to combine her experience as a Marvin Andrews Fellow to advance innovative, research-driven, and adaptive local governments that meet emerging needs.

Sam Badger

Sam Badger

Alumnus: Indiana University Bloomington
Degree: B.S. Interior Design 
MPP Class of 2025

Sam is a Midwestern transplant from a small tourist town in south-central Indiana. From 2018 - 2022, Sam worked full-time for her university as a designer in the Interiors department of the Capital Projects & Facilities organization. Between work in Interiors and studio projects in the Interior Design program, Sam became fascinated with an extension of environmental psychology: the intersection of social justice and the built environment. Sam wanted her future career to serve people; she wanted to contribute to meaningful change. After consulting with professors and leadership at work, Sam altered her plans for graduate school from architecture to a dual program in urban planning and public policy, determined to advocate for social change in urban environments. Sam is thrilled to have been chosen to be a Marvin Andrews fellow to cultivate the experience which will mold and refine her passion for people into a member of local government who demonstrates authenticity and efficacy.

Martin Moreno

Martín Moreno

Alumnus: Georgetown University
Degree: B.A. Government 
MPA Class of 2025

As a first-generation low-income college student born and raised in beautiful Phoenix, Arizona, Martín's interest in public service sparked out of a necessity to utilize city services. Growing up, he relied on local city libraries, parks and recreation centers, and youth programs to complete homework, socialize, and cultivate his personal development.  Martín's reliance on city services naturally developed close relationships with city staff who incorporated him into advisory boards to make services more efficient, equitable, and impactful. The desire to further understand all aspects of public service drove Martín to pursue a government focused degree in our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. The comprehensive exposure to municipal, state, and federal levels of government led him to conclude that through direct impact and community accessibility, local government is a place to shape our communities from within. Martín is inspired to pay it forward to the place he calls home, and he is grateful to the Marvin Andrews Fellowship for equipping him with the resources necessary to serve our communities!

Chloe Wilson

Chloe Wilson

Alumnus: Rice University
Degree: B.S. Political Science (concentration in American Politics) and Religion
MPP Class of 2025

Chloe Wilson started her career in public service while finishing her senior year at Rice University, as an intern and then field organizer on the Todd Litton for TX-02 in 2018. After graduation, she worked as Field Director on an At Large City Council campaign in Houston (2019), followed by Campaign Manager for a Harris County Commissioner's seat (2020). After a brief stint working for a Houston based fundraising firm, Chloe moved to Arizona, to work for Senator Mark Kelly's re-election campaign (2022). She is now pursuing her Master's in Public Policy at Arizona State University as a Marvin Andrews Fellow, in addition to serving as National Finance Advisor to Senator Kelly.

Zach Hill

Zach Hill

Alumnus: UC San Diego
Degree: B.A. in Sociology and Linguistics
MPA Class of 2025

Zach received his B.A. in Sociology and Linguistics from UC San Diego, and is currently pursuing his Master's in Public Administration at ASU. His interest in local government stems from a passion for social justice and sustainability. Zach is currently serving as a management intern in the Phoenix City Manager's Office, where he is gaining valuable insight into the functioning of municipal governance. He hopes to channel his experience into a career in local government dedicated to making our cities safer, greener, and more equitable for all.

Class of 2024

Dillard Collier

Dillard Collier

Alumnus: University of Louisville
Degree: BS Political Science (Concentration in Law & Public Policy)
MPP Class of 2024

I was born and raised in rural Kentucky, so local governments dedicated to the needs of close-knit communities have played important roles in my life. I've been fortunate enough to experiment with and hone a public service profession through amazing opportunities with the Kentucky General Assembly and Louisville's city government. These opportunities revealed my deep passion for policymaking and the critical importance of well-informed policy decisions by local government leaders. The Marvin Andrews Fellowship in Urban Management is the optimal route for pursuing a future as one of these leaders and making vital connections with communities and experts.

Armando Esparza

Armando Esparza

Alumnus: Arizona State University
Degree: BSP, Urban Planning
MPP Class of 2024

I am an Arizona native; born in Yuma and raised in San Luis on the US-Mexico border. In 2014, I moved to Tempe to pursue my Bachelor in Urban Planning at ASU; which enriched my passion for urbanism, infrastructure, and sustainability. I have had the opportunity to work in several economic development organizations including the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Arizona Commerce Authority, and Small Business Development Center in various areas including research and strategy, marketing, rural development, and business development. My interest in local government is due to the many times I have worked with Arizona’s economic developers at the local level; which happen to be some of the most hard-working, dedicated, and smart professionals. The Marvin Andrews Fellowship in Urban Management is the next stepping stone in my journey to help local governments find innovative solutions to our world’s greatest challenges. I am excited and grateful to be part of this fellowship and I am looking forward to new connections and opportunities to come.

Willard Huyck

Willard Huyck

Alumnus: Winona State University
Degree: BS Public Administration
MPA Class of 2024

I have always found that the capacity to deliver tangible change overwhelmingly lies with local government. As the director of an economic development program in rural Minnesota, I discovered firsthand the transformative effect that strong leadership can have on a community. It is this capacity for change which draws me to city and county management.

As both a student and professional, I will strive to be a driver of progress in my community and a champion of professionalism in local government. The Marvin Andrews Fellowship brings a distinguished opportunity to grow into this role. It will provide me with an unparalleled experience in government leadership, management and the effective delivery of public services, all within the incomparable setting of the Phoenix area’s local government network. I am beyond humbled to have been accepted into this role, and I look forward to learning, growing and serving at ASU and beyond.

Aaron Wodka

Aaron Wodka

Alumnus: University of Southern California
Degree: BA Law, History and Culture
MPA Class of 2024

I am a native of Nogales, Arizona, and value the opportunity to grow up on an international border. I earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern California, where I was awarded membership in The Order of Troy. I began my professional career working on some of the country's most impactful elections, including roles on two presidential campaigns, Mark Kelly for US Senate, and then transitioned into the Office of Legislative and External Affairs for the City of Los Angeles. My goal is to take my background in electoral politics and external and legislative affairs, and use it to build a career in government, focused on finding community-driven solutions to some of our most pressing challenges. This fellowship is a prime opportunity to prepare me for those roles.