Deputy Director of Administrative Affairs

Dawn Adrian

Graduate School of Education (GSE)

Operations Division

I am an MSEd Candidate at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. My research examines the intersection between indigenous populations, education, and economic development, with a regional focus on Sarawak, Malaysia. I currently serve as the President of the Graduate School of Education Student Government (GSESG), a board member of the International Student Advisory Board (ISAB), and a Perry World House Graduate Associate. Before UPenn, I worked as a Special Projects Associate in Teach For Malaysia, was an English Literature and ESOL teacher, and obtained a degree in Bachelor of Art from the University of Exeter

Tell us one sentence about what brought you to GAPSA

I had previously served as a GAPSA Rep in 2021-22 and this year I serve as a G12 President for the Graduate School of Education. In both capacities, being a part of GAPSA has allowed me to serve our student body through advocacy and programming.

Give a brief blurb about your position and high-level goals for the year

The Deputy Director of Administrative Affairs supports the operations team through information tracking and documentation. My goal is to create structures in administration to ensure that GAPSA's processes are transparent and efficient.

If you have ideas or suggestions you would like to share about GAPSA, please do not hesitate to contact Dawn at
adrianda@upenn.edu.