Mael-Sanh Perrier

Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs

CLASS YEAR: 2026

Mael-Sanh Perrier is pursuing master’s degrees in Public Administration and International Relations. Originally a French national, he was raised in New York City and completed his undergraduate studies in materials engineering at Georgia Tech. His interest in public service cemented after spending a term with AmeriCorps working in a mental health facility. Mael-Sanh is passionate about emergency management, community resilience, and homeland security. Having completed multiple disaster deployments as a volunteer for Team Rubicon, he is a Certified Emergency Manager for the state of Georgia. Mael-Sanh’s many jobs have included bartending, coaching rugby, political organizing, and a year working on strategic partnerships for the City of Atlanta.