Greg Woods is a Master of International Public Policy (MIPP) candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. He recently graduated from the University of Waterloo, earning an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies with minors in Sociology and Political Science. Greg’s educational background provides him with a unique lens to examine the institutional frameworks within which policies operate and to consider their broader social impacts. He is particularly interested in understanding how policies affect different communities and shape social outcomes.

Beyond the classroom, Greg has gained experience through co-op placements at multiple levels of government. As a policy analyst at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Greg analyzed privacy implications of government programs involving the collection of personal information. As a partner engagement analyst at Environment and Climate Change Canada, he supported the coordination of partnerships and agreements with domestic and international institutions focused on sharing environmental enforcement intelligence. He also worked as a financial analyst at York Region, where he focused on regional economic development and housing policy. These experiences inspired his interests in public service, data privacy, and environmental governance.

At the Balsillie School of International Affairs, Greg is building on his academic and professional experiences while exploring a range of international policy issues. Through the MIPP program, he hopes to develop specific research interests and identify areas where he can contribute to effective, evidence-based policymaking.