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ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives has passed House Resolution 1238 commending Georgia State University’s Public Policy Club for its commitment to civic engagement, public service and policy education. The measure, introduced by state Rep. Jasmine Clark (D-Lilburn) and several bipartisan cosponsors, was read and adopted Feb. 4.
The club had been inactive for several semesters before Clinical Assistant Professor of Public Management and Policy Tammy Greer encouraged a small group of students to relaunch the organization. Senior Maya Moultrie stepped into leadership during the relaunch and now serves as president. Under the new student leadership team, the club has focused on expanding civic action among Georgia State students.
The organization has expanded its executive board and steadily grown its membership by recruiting at student involvement fairs and through classroom outreach. Leaders have focused on bringing in students from across majors and degree programs, welcoming both undergraduate and graduate students who want to better understand how policy shapes the issues they care about.
“The biggest thing we focus on is just getting people to show up,” Moultrie said. “Policy can feel complicated and intimidating, but once people see how it connects to issues they care about, they realize they belong in the conversation.”
The club has also developed an active Instagram presence that highlights opportunities to engage with public policy. Posts share updates from the Georgia Capitol, explain current policy issues and encourage students to attend events, apply for internships and participate in civic conversations. The account also documents student visits to the Capitol, where members observe legislative sessions and meet with policymakers.
One initiative, “Policy of the Week,” introduces students to policy topics that shape daily life. These posts break down issues such as education funding, transportation and economic development in clear, accessible language designed for students encountering policy discussions for the first time.
For Greer, the recognition of her students’ efforts reflects the broader purpose behind the club’s revival.
“Policy shapes every issue our students care about,” Greer said. “When they begin to see that connection, they understand they have a role to play in improving their communities.”
Follow @publicpolicyclub_gsu to watch engagement happen in real time as Georgia State students step into the policy conversations shaping their communities.