Alexander (Sasha) Hawman

Student Advocate

Sasha Hawman was born in Moscow, Russia and was placed into an orphanage as an infant. He and his brother were blessed that an American couple adopted them and moved them to Oregon. In 2001, Sasha and his family moved to Tucson where he attended Townsend Middle School and later graduated from Sabino High School. In 2010, Sasha received a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Services and is currently pursuing His Master’s degree in Public Administration, both at the University of Arizona. Coursework in a non-profit management class inspired Sasha to make a difference in this community. He is grateful to work for a single-purpose organization like Youth On Their Own. He is determined to help every homeless youth in Tucson to graduate from high school and develop the skills to become upstanding citizens.