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Ryan Hardmeyer
CONTACT: president@aposdsu.org
Hometown: Rocklin, California
Major: Political Science
Minor: Public Policy Economics & Honors Interdisciplinary Studies
Pledge Class: Phi (Fall 2018)
Hometown: Rocklin, California
Major: Political Science
Minor: Public Policy Economics & Honors Interdisciplinary Studies
Pledge Class: Phi (Fall 2018)
About Me:
Coming from hundreds of miles away from my hometown, the initial transition to life at SDSU was quite difficult. There were many times I felt like I didn’t have a place on campus and lacked the sense of purpose I sought after. However, after discovering Alpha Phi Omega as a shy first year, I joined & never looked back and I can confidently say that was the best decision I’ve made in college thus far. Since then, I’ve had the pleasure of serving in 5 different Executive capacities as: Pledge Service Vice President, Webmaster, Service Vice President, Academic Chair, and now as Chapter President. These leadership opportunities have given me unparalleled avenues for personal growth within the areas of communication, time management, and professionalism. Through APO, I’ve met some of my best friends that have been by my side through it all and I know I’ll cherish far into the future. Most of all, this organization has given me so much purpose through service. Our Chapter partners with countless organizations throughout San Diego, providing service ranging from food service for people experiencing homeless and food insecurity, to providing after-school tutoring and mentorship to kiddos at Boys and Girls Club, to helping facilitate major charity events for San Diego Non-Profits. All in all, I am so grateful for all of the opportunities APO has blessed me with and I wish nothing but the same for you.
Though COVID-19 has brought forth unprecedented challenges for our organization, my main goals for this semester are to foster a strong, member-oriented atmosphere, continue to provide excellent service to those most in need during this time, & continue to build upon the strong legacies which predate this semester.
When not doing something APO related, you can likely find me studying at a coffee shop with friends, going on sunset drives & blasting my favorite Spotify playlists, or watching YouTube & TikToks. I also love meeting new people & learning about their experiences + passions, so if you ever see me around, don’t hesitate to come up & say hi!
Favorite Memory in APO:
My favorite memory in APO thus far has been picking up my Little Sis McKenzie. Every pledging semester, our new pledge members are paired with Bigs to provide them mentorship as they complete their pledging process & into the future. Since becoming McKenzie’s Big Bro, I have seen her grow so much and have made so many amazing memories with her - from making frequent runs to Tacos El Gordo & our favorite boba spots, to enjoying our favorite music together, to getting to know each other more & be there for each other, I’ve enjoyed the process so much and can’t wait to make countless more memories with her in the future.
Coming from hundreds of miles away from my hometown, the initial transition to life at SDSU was quite difficult. There were many times I felt like I didn’t have a place on campus and lacked the sense of purpose I sought after. However, after discovering Alpha Phi Omega as a shy first year, I joined & never looked back and I can confidently say that was the best decision I’ve made in college thus far. Since then, I’ve had the pleasure of serving in 5 different Executive capacities as: Pledge Service Vice President, Webmaster, Service Vice President, Academic Chair, and now as Chapter President. These leadership opportunities have given me unparalleled avenues for personal growth within the areas of communication, time management, and professionalism. Through APO, I’ve met some of my best friends that have been by my side through it all and I know I’ll cherish far into the future. Most of all, this organization has given me so much purpose through service. Our Chapter partners with countless organizations throughout San Diego, providing service ranging from food service for people experiencing homeless and food insecurity, to providing after-school tutoring and mentorship to kiddos at Boys and Girls Club, to helping facilitate major charity events for San Diego Non-Profits. All in all, I am so grateful for all of the opportunities APO has blessed me with and I wish nothing but the same for you.
Though COVID-19 has brought forth unprecedented challenges for our organization, my main goals for this semester are to foster a strong, member-oriented atmosphere, continue to provide excellent service to those most in need during this time, & continue to build upon the strong legacies which predate this semester.
When not doing something APO related, you can likely find me studying at a coffee shop with friends, going on sunset drives & blasting my favorite Spotify playlists, or watching YouTube & TikToks. I also love meeting new people & learning about their experiences + passions, so if you ever see me around, don’t hesitate to come up & say hi!
Favorite Memory in APO:
My favorite memory in APO thus far has been picking up my Little Sis McKenzie. Every pledging semester, our new pledge members are paired with Bigs to provide them mentorship as they complete their pledging process & into the future. Since becoming McKenzie’s Big Bro, I have seen her grow so much and have made so many amazing memories with her - from making frequent runs to Tacos El Gordo & our favorite boba spots, to enjoying our favorite music together, to getting to know each other more & be there for each other, I’ve enjoyed the process so much and can’t wait to make countless more memories with her in the future.
