Meet the 2026 - 27 School of Public Affairs Ambassadors - a cohort of student volunteers dedicated to welcoming first-year, sophomore and incoming graduate students into the SPA community. Let them help you get connected.
Student Ambassadors
The Ambassadors Program is intended to jumpstart the relationship, beginning when a new student chooses ASU-SPA or a current student engages in exploration, preparation, or advancement of public service. Ambassadors support undergraduate and graduate students through a student-to-student peer advisory network.
In 2025 - 2026 an inaugural cohort of eight student volunteers welcomed and guided first-year, sophomores, and incoming graduate students into the SPA community of experiences. Ambassadors provided personalized interactions over the course of an academic year, helping new students feel connected to SPA, and gain an understanding of how to leverage ASU’s vast resources for academic and career growth and engagement.
The program offers Ambassadors the opportunity to share learned experiences in support of fellow students, foster life-long connections to SPA, and promote the profession of public service. Ambassadors and students learn about the power of cultivating a professional network and how to share their knowledge with others through positions of servant leadership. Ambassadors look forward to guiding incoming students in 2026 - 27.
 | Hi! My name is Katie Spreitzer, and I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. I am currently a graduate student at Arizona State University, getting my degrees in Sustainability Solutions and Public Policy. I am passionate about renewable energy, environmental education, and environmental policy making at all levels of government. Professionally, I work at the ASU College of Global Futures to promote sustainability programs to high school students, and I am also a program organizer for Arizonans for a Clean Economy, a clean energy nonprofit in Arizona. I enjoy walking my dog, Tofu, road tripping to national parks, and eating delicious foods. Ask me about sustainability and sustainable policies and practices, and how you can get connected as an undergraduate or graduate student. |
 | Hello! I’m Diego, and I majored in Public Service and Public Policy. When I first started at ASU, I had no idea of what I wanted to do. I knew I wanted to dedicate my life to something meaningful, but I wasn't sure what that would be. Ultimately, I chose to commit my career to the service of others and improving our government, so it works for everyone. Now, as a Master of Public Administration graduate candidate, and in my role as Council Aide to a Phoenix City Council member I want to share my professional insight and network with others. Undergraduate students with interests in public service, or what I like about working for elected council members in local government, reach out! |
 | I’m Bradley Honer, a U.S. Air Force veteran and junior at Arizona State University’s School of Public Affairs, pursuing both a Bachelor’s in Public Service and Public Policy and a Master of Public Administration concurrently. I serve as a School of Public Affairs Ambassador, to support student engagement, recruitment, and institutional outreach across ASU’s public-service programs. I also hold leadership roles with ASU’s Next Generation Service Corps and work with the Arizona State Legislature’s Veteran Caucus Advisory Board on veteran-focused policy initiatives. With a background in national-security operations and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance, I bring a real-world perspective to public administration and governance. My academic and professional focus centers on veteran advocacy, public accountability, and the effective delivery of government services. |
 | Hi, I’m Katie Ritchie, and I am a junior in Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University, studying Public Policy and Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership. I am passionate about public service, leading initiatives to increase educational access at the Arizona Governor’s Office and as a Student Advisor to Arizona’s State Superintendent. My work extends beyond Arizona, driving national impact. I have completed internship experiences in Washington, D.C., with the U.S. Department of Education and the YMCA of the USA’s Policy and Government Affairs team, supporting federal policy priorities. |
 | My name is Sean Geraghty and I am an accelerated Master of Public Policy student in the School of Public Affairs. I earned Bachelor’s degrees in Urban Planning and Public Service and Policy: Law and Policy. I am a full-time Transportation Planner at Michael Baker International and previously worked at Valley Metro as a planning intern and with the Morrison Institute as a graduate research fellow. I can offer guidance with navigating double majors, the accelerated master’s program, and finding/preparing for internship or research opportunities. |