About Me

Welcome!  My name is Simon Briesacher, I’m a sophomore at American University in Washington D.C.  I’m studying political science in the school of public affairs and Advanced Leadership Studies in the SPA Leadership Program.  I was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, where I attended Judge Memorial Catholic High School with a passion for leadership.  I care about a number of issues in our country such as climate change and ending racial injustice in our country.

At AU I bring my leadership skills to the different groups and projects I work on.  I like to get things done in an orderly way that includes all members and complements all their skills.  Whenever theres a leadership opportunity I seize it and thats what landed me in the SPA Leadership Program.  While attending American University and participating in this program I plan on further developing my skills as a leader so that one day I can implement them in the workplace.

When looking at the future I plan on doing something that impacts people in a positive way.  Helping people unconditionally is very important to me and I want to be apart of something that does that very thing.  My father is a big inspiration to me and taught me to always be kind to those who need it.  I’d like to follow in his footsteps and do some real good for those in need.  Whether thats an administrative role in a nonprofit organization or even a role in politics, if that job is truly helping people I want in.  I plan on using the resources and opportunities at AU as a stepping stone to a career that makes a difference in the world around me.