Graduate Council
The Public Policy Graduate Student Council seeks to represent the graduate students of the Public Policy Program. Its mission:
- To promote a vibrant, inclusive community that builds a strong network within the Public Policy Program
- To provide opportunities for debate and round-table discussions outside of the classroom, giving all students a voice
- To enhance learning, networking, and idea sharing among all students in our community that come from a diversity of experiences and interests
- To maintain strong relationships with other academic departments, private organizations, and public entities
- To act as an intermediary between the Public Policy administration and the Public Policy graduate student body on all affairs that affect students
Suha Choi
suhachoi [at] stanford.edu (suhachoi[at]stanford[dot]edu)
Co-President
Suha Choi is a coterminal master’s student in Public Policy at Stanford University, where she also earned her B.A. in Classics and International Relations with Honors. Previously, she served as a research assistant at the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center and the Hoover Institution. She also wrote her honors thesis on North Korea’s nuclear program through Stanford’s Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) Honors Program. In her free time, she enjoys practicing yoga, reading—especially works by Joan Didion and James Baldwin—and going on walks with friends. She is excited to help foster a welcoming, connected community within the Public Policy graduate program.
Sophie Molins
somolins [at] stanford.edu (somolins[at]stanford[dot]edu)
Co-President
Sophie Molins is a Master of Public Policy student at Stanford University, where she also earned her bachelor’s degree in Economics with a minor in History. She has spent summers as a Research Assistant at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research and the Bill Lane Center for the American West. Her love of travel has taken her abroad, from studying in Santiago, Chile, to joining a global seminar on technology and society in Argentina. At Stanford, Sophie also competed on the lightweight rowing team for four years, enjoying mornings on the bay with her teammates, including her older sister Emily. Attending Stanford alongside both of her sisters has been especially meaningful, giving her the chance to share classes and campus life with family. Looking ahead, Sophie is excited to spend time with her peers and contribute to the Public Policy community in the year to come.
Adrianna Zhang
adzhang [at] stanford.edu (adzhang[at]stanford[dot]edu)
Co-President
Adrianna Zhang grew up in San Francisco and has been involved in the Public Policy program since her freshman year. She received her BA and is continuing on for her MPP. Throughout her time at Stanford, she has been involved in Stanford Women in Politics, Stanford in Government, and various California policy/politics research and alumni networks. She was also a part of the Stanford in Washington program in Fall 2024. She brings a strong passion for Bay Area politics, having worked in government offices at the local, state, and federal level and in various political consulting firms. Adrianna serves as an elected delegate representing San Francisco to the California Democratic Party. She is excited to connect Stanford students with public policy professors, Stanford organizations, and with civic engagement opportunities beyond Stanford.