Association of Public Policy Students (APPS)
The Association of Public Policy Students (APPS) is the official student association of the School of Public Policy at LSE.
Our remit involves connecting current students with alumni, developing students’ career potential, engaging the student body in the local community, coordinating social activities and organising a formal Ball at the end of the Winter term.
Our goal is to help all SPP students make the most of their time at the LSE and form meaningful connections with their fellow classmates, SPP faculty and staff, and the broader LSE community.
Meet your Committee
Ania Latrofa is an MPA in Data Science for Public Policy student from Italy, she holds a BSc in Economics and Finance from the University of Bologna. She has professional experience as a Business Analyst Intern, AI Data Analyst, and Research Assistant, with research interests in international banking systems and trade policy. During her first year at LSE, she served as a Cohort Representative on the Student-Staff Liaison Committee and as an SPP Departmental Representative.
Outside academics, Ania is passionate about sports as a way of bringing people together at LSE, and she enjoys exploring London's museums and cultural events. She is looking forward to organizing social events to help make the SPP community as vibrant and welcoming as she experienced it during her first year!
Hannah Salazar is an MPA Student from the United States pursuing her degree at the London School of Economics and Political Science. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania.
She has worked in U.S. Federal Government and state level political campaigns. She began in the U.S. House of Representatives under former Democratic Majority Leader, Steny Hoyer, assisting in House Floor vote procedures and operations. She moved to the U.S. Department of Health of Human Services in the Immediate Office of the Secretary, where she scheduled and conducted political advance and protocol for former Secretary Xavier Becerra. She continued with the former Secretary as his Scheduler at the launch of Becerra’s California Gubernatorial campaign before coming to the LSE. She is deeply interested in strategic policy implementation, governance, and effective political communication.
Hannah loves the arts - frequently visiting art museums, seeing West End shows, and talking about her previous time in marching band! She loves the LSE and is excited to organize more opportunities for the SPP community to connect!
Sarah Swackhamer is a second-year MPA student from the United States. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with a concentration in cultural and social change from Rice University in Houston, Texas.
Before coming to LSE, she spent several years working in the Voluntary Carbon Market, with a focus on nature-based solutions and empowerment of underserved landowners. In her first year at LSE, Sarah was part of the SPP’s team for the Turner MIINT Impact Investing Competition and served as a MPA year 1 student representative on the Student-Staff Liaison Committee.
Sarah is passionate about building community in the SPP, and looks forward to planning events this year to help make sure all students feel welcomed, supported, and included.