PAGE Student Association

The Public Affairs and Global Enterprise Student Association (PAGE) is a student-based, university-recognized organization for all University of Utah MPA, MPP, and MIAGE students. PAGE is a student group that organizes and creates academic, professional, and networking opportunities for all MPA, MPP, and MIAGE students. Such opportunities are beneficial in that they:

Help students solidify and actualize their career goals through professional development
Support and aid students in their pursuit of academic excellence
Allow students the opportunity to integrate themselves socially and professionally with their peers
Help the community through the planning and execution of service projects

PAGE BOARD 2025-26

Michael Erling

[MIAGE]

Michael Erling

My name is Michael Erling, and I’m honored to serve as President of PAGE (Public Affairs & Global Enterprise Student Association) at the University of Utah. I’m currently pursuing a Master’s in International Affairs and Global Enterprise with a focus on counterterrorism. I earned my undergraduate degree in Economics and Finance from Utah State University. I have experience in security systems, policy research, economic analysis, and athletics development, including work with R&N Systems Design, American Legislative Exchange Council, and Utah State Athletics. I’m passionate about public service, national security, and creating a strong student community. As PAGE President, my goal is to help students build meaningful connections, gain real-world skills, and shape the future of our field.

Tiffany Taghvaiee

[MIAGE]

Tiffany Taghvaiee

My name is Tiffany Taghvaiee, and I’m honored to serve as Vice President of PAGE (Public Affairs & Global Enterprise Student Association) at the University of Utah. I’m currently pursuing a Master’s in International Affairs and Global Enterprise with interests in international education, global diplomacy, and foreign policy. I have experience in student leadership, program development, international affairs, and community partnership work.

I’m passionate about increasing global understanding, expanding students’ engagement with international issues, and building spaces where future practitioners can connect theory with real-world global challenges. As Vice President of PAGE, my goal is to develop opportunities for students to explore foreign policy, diplomacy, and international problem-solving while strengthening collaboration and community across the School of Public Affairs.

Lucas Souza Rodrigues

[MIAGE]

Lucas Souza Rodrigues

My name is Lucas Souza Rodrigues, and I am a graduate student in the Master of Science in International Affairs and Global Enterprise program at the University of Utah. I am from Brazil, where I completed my Bachelor of Laws at the Federal University of Santa Catarina and worked as a lawyer and in the public sector before coming to Utah. I am particularly interested in studying and talking about international trade, development economics, energy policy, and global politics. I am very happy and proud to bring my international experience and perspective to the Public Affairs & Global Enterprise Student Association, and I hope to meet new people and help other students acquire skills and interact with diverse perspectives that can support them in their careers and in their lives.