Jennifer Amuah is a dedicated advocate for international development, currently working as an Activist with One Canada on the Beijing Platform for Action. She has a strong track record of working with global institutions, including the United Nations and the World Bank, where she has contributed to policy discussions and youth empowerment initiatives. Her expertise […]
Holly Davis is a graduate student in the Masters of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She recently graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University, earning an honors bachelor of arts in Political Science. It was throughout her time in this undergraduate degree that she developed a passion for international affairs, particularly
Ryan Durante (he/him) is a PhD student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. His research is currently exploring the emerging tensions over access to water resources in transboundary regions and the potential for conflict in longstanding cooperative relationships in the face of accelerating climate change. After completing his BA at Wilfrid Laurier University, Ryan
John McMurry recently graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of Waterloo. During his undergraduate degree, John developed a strong interest in Migration Studies, as well Political Economy of the Environment. In his final year, John has the opportunity to complete an Honours Thesis on the topic of Far-Right proliferation
Emma Sonnemann is a graduate student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in the Master of Arts in Global Governance program. She is a recent graduate of Trent University where she completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies and International Development. During her time at Trent, Emma completed research on topics including
Joshua Wright is a graduate student in the Masters of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Before attending the Balsillie School of International Affairs, Joshua attended Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, achieving an Honours Bachelor of Arts with a major in Political Studies, a minor in History and a certificate
Hannah Barbero is a student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in the Master of International Public Policy program. She graduated from Simon Fraser University (SFU) in 2020, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies with a concentration in economics, development, and environmental issues. During her studies, Hannah spent four months studying
Sierra Van Tent is a current graduate student in the Master of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She earned a BA with distinction in Political Science from the University of Waterloo in 2023, with Minors in Legal Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies. Sierra has previously worked for the
Kianna Low-A-Chee (She/Her) is an incoming Master of International Public Policy candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Kianna graduated with Honours in Political Science from Wilfrid Laurier University in December 2022. Throughout her undergraduate degree, Kianna found her passion for human security, environmental security, and the political economy. Off campus, Kianna was the
Nathalie Gatti is a graduate candidate in the Master of Arts in Global Governance program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She is a recent graduate from St. Francis Xavier University, where she completed an Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Development Studies and Political Science. Throughout her undergraduate degree, Nathalie’s research was focused
Hailing from Sackville, New Brunswick, Ainsley graduated from Mount Allison University with an Honours BA in International Relations and a double minor in Political Science and History in 2023. Throughout her undergraduate degree, she was a part of several volunteer organizations that centered around youth led initiatives to improve various aspects of rural life, including
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Anastasia is a community-based environmental social scientist with several years of experience conducting research in both academic and consulting spaces. Her doctoral dissertation will explore how regional and international food networks that connect local food producers can be better supported by the global food system with particular attention to governance mechanisms that could support local
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