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
Spring 2026 Events Overview
Monthly Meetings: GAPPS Monthly Meetings will be held on the FIRST MONDAY of each month at 6:30PM. Join in-person at the Hartford Times Building 4th Floor SPP Student Lounge or virtually via Teams. If you cannot attend that day, join SPP Peer Connect Hours during the same week for a monthly meeting debrief!
GAPPS Peer Connect Hours: HTB Fourth Floor Graduate Student Lounge || Monday-Wednesday, 2:00-4:00 PM
Current Event Listings (To Be Updated During Spring ’26 Semester)
| Event | When | Details |
| SPP Peer Connect Hours | M-W, 2:00-4:00pm | HTB, 4th Floor, SPP Student Lounge |
| GAPPS Monthly Meeting | Monday, February 2, 2026
6:30-7:00pm |
HTB, 4th Floor, SPP Student Lounge
OR Check email for Teams Link |
| IPP Interview Prep w/ Current IPP Students | Wednesday, February 18, 2026
2:00-4:00pm |
Join current IPP students for informal interview prep |
| SPP Alumni Connection | Tuesday, February 17, 2026
2:00-4:00pm |
Network and ask questions with SPP Alum, Tara Downes, Deputy State Comptroller at Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller! |
| SPP Alumni Connection | Tuesday, February 24, 2026
2:00-4:00pm |
Network and ask questions with SPP Alum, Tony Patelunas, Senior Strategic Engagement Lead, Public Sector at Datavant! |
| SPP Peer Connect Hours | M-W, 2:00-4:00pm | HTB, 4th Floor, SPP Student Lounge |
| GAPPS Monthly Meeting | Monday, March 2, 2026
6:30-7:00pm |
HTB, 4th Floor, SPP Student Lounge
OR Check email for Teams Link |
| CT Alzheimer’s Action Day | Wednesday, March 11, 2026
9:00am-12:00pm |
Join fellow Alzheimer’s advocates for an annual gathering at the CT State Capitol! |
| IPP Packet Review w/ Current IPP Students | Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2:00-4:00pm |
Packet released March 2, Applications due on March 24 |
| JJPOC Youth Day | March 19, 2026
2:00-4:00pm |
Details TBD |
| Unofficial Policy Club | Tuesday, March 24, 2026
6:30-8:00pm |
Hangout with peers after class for trivia at Bear’s Smokehouse! |
| SPP Alumni Connection | TBD | Network and ask questions with SPP Alumni! |
| SPP Peer Connect Hours | M-W, 2:00-4:00pm | HTB, 4th Floor, SPP Student Lounge |
| GAPPS Monthly Meeting | Monday, April 6, 2026
6:30-7:00pm |
HTB, 4th Floor, SPP Student Lounge
OR Check email for Teams Link |
| Impact Through Action | Friday, April 10, 2026
9:30-11:30am |
Volunteer with peers at Hands on Hartford! |
| Wadsworth Museum Visit | (Tentative Date) Friday, April 17, 2026
12:00-2:00pm |
$10/ticket |
| Unofficial Policy Club | Tuesday, April 28, 2026
6:30-8:00pm |
Hangout with peers after class for trivia at Bear’s Smokehouse! |
| SPP Alumni Connection | TBD | Network and ask questions with SPP Alumni! |
| SPP Peer Connect Hours | M-W, 2:00-4:00pm | HTB, 4th Floor, SPP Student Lounge |
| GAPPS Monthly Meeting | Monday, May 4, 2026
6:30-7:00pm |
HTB, 4th Floor, SPP Student Lounge
OR Check email for Teams Link |
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 |