Joseph (Joey) Hansen

2013-2017

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Joseph (Joey) Hansen

800

Students Enrolled

15

Hours per week in specialized arts training

98%

Graduation Rate

3000+

Alumni

What have you been doing post OSA?

I went onto St. John's University in NYC for the first part of undergrad and switched to a Joint BA/MA Program at the Middlebury Institute studying Nonproliferation (WMD) and Terrorism. I just got my master's in December 23' and have been working for Rep. Barbara Lee in Oakland!

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How did attending OSA impact your life and career?

Taught me discipline more than anything, and how to deeply study and learn something.

What does being from Oakland (or the greater Bay Area) mean to you?

It means everything! This place represents so much culture and vigor, it has its problems, but I love Oakland and the people.

What is your fondest memory of being a student at OSA?

Playing at Yoshi's with Pete Escovedo and having Mr. Aton tell him crazy stories with his signature "back in chicago" opening line.

Please share which teacher/class at OSA had the greatest impact on you and why:

Mock Trial w/Ms. Kuzmeski. It wasn't just the way it aligned with my interests as a student, it was functionally about professional life skills and has been so useful in my life!

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