What is GAPPS-ICMA?
The Graduate Association of Public Policy (GAPPS-ICMA) – International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is the primary organization for the UConn School of Public Policy (SPP). Its goal is to serve as a social and intellectual forum for students pursuing a degree or certificate in the School. GAPPS-ICMA is committed to public service, professional development, and having fun. Throughout the academic year GAPPS-ICMA hosts a number of events that enrich students’ social and academic experiences.
GAPPS is an International City/County Management Association (ICMA) student organization.
2025-2026 Chapter Officials:
- President: Joey Morgan
- Vice President: Chelsea Smith
- Treasurer: Daniel Parker
- Secretary: Bridget Foley-Johnson
Upcoming Events
October 2025 GAPPS Events
SPP Peer Connect Hours – All Month Long!
Need support, advice, or just someone to talk to? Drop by SPP Peer Connect Hours hosted by second-year SPP students! Whether you have questions about classes, want to talk through ideas, or just need a quick check-in, SPP Peer Connect Hours are a relaxed space to connect with your peers.
Where: HTB Fourth Floor Graduate Student Lounge || When: Monday-Wednesday, 2:00-4:00PM all month!
CTCMA: Quarterly Meeting
Event Name: Smooth Council Transitions: Best Practices for Onboarding and Change Management.
Description: This timely panel discussion will focus on council transitions, offering best practices for preparing and onboarding new council members and effectively navigating the dynamics that come with a change in leadership.
Where: Square Peg Pizzeria, 400 New Britain Ave, Plainville, CT 06062 || When: Thursday, October 16, 12:00-1:30PM
Sign Up Here: https://ctcmagov.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=8&ts=1759086682
Professional Development @ Connecticut Foodshare
Knock out a professional development requirement with GAPPS and Connecticut Foodshare! Join us for a facility tour, career conversation, lunch, and food sorting! Make sure to sign up and add to your calendar. See you there!
Where: 2 Research Pkwy, Wallingford, CT 06492 || When: Friday, October 24, 10:00AM-3:00PM
Sign Up Here: https://ctfoodshare.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/UConn/event/2b1975b9-e56a-40cd-ade9-9ba3cf5fba72
GAPPS Monthly Meeting
Stay informed and engaged with the School of Public Policy community.
Where: HTB Fourth Floor Graduate Student Lounge and Microsoft Teams || When: October 27, 6:30PM
Past Chapter Officials
| President | Vice President | Treasurer | Secretary | |
| 2024-2025 | Chase Prentiss | Emma Paynter | Daryl Bodrick II | Noel Sosnoski |
| 2023-2024 | Brighten Critchfield | Kemrodge Bell | Rachel Boward | Anna Bella D’Amico |
| 2022-2023 | Jack O’Connor | Mary Greenwell | Cristian Corza | Patrick Faria |
| 2021-2022 | Paula Norato | Ryan Chester | Camila Bortolleto | Christopher Amaya |
| 2020-2021 | Caleb Pittman | Alexandra Gusciora | Lordie Rene | Olena Nagorna |
| 2019-2020 | Carol Miranda | Steven Della-Giustina | Rachel Dzialo | Haley Gillman |