Miguel Ilustre is a Master of Arts in Global Governance student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. He graduated from the University of Waterloo in 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts in Honours Political Science, specializing in International Relations, and Honours Legal Studies. Through the University of Waterloo’s co-op program, Miguel has completed internships […]
Emmanuella Kanoba is a Master of Arts student in Global Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She holds a Bachelor of Science in International Relations from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. After completing her undergraduate studies, she obtained a Certificate of Proficiency in the Portuguese Language. She previously worked in Nigeria’s civil service
Ganiyat Sadiq is a Nigerian-Canadian advocate, researcher, and non-profit specialist dedicated to eliminating systemic barriers faced by marginalized communities. She served as the Co-Founder and Co-Executive Officer External of the Black Inclusion Association, a non-profit organization committed to advancing equity and social justice for Black Albertans. Ganiyat holds a Master’s in International Affairs from Carleton
Emily Kelndorfer is a graduate student in the Master of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She recently graduated from the University of Alberta, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with distinction. During her undergraduate career, Emily was actively involved in various student groups; most notably, she was
Emily Griffiths is a graduate student in the Master of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She graduated from the University of Ottawa in 2021 with a joint honours undergraduate degree in Political Science and Feminist studies, where she focused on transnational feminist networks, international political relations related to human
Kian Khosravi is a Master of International Public Policy (MIPP) student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs having completed his undergraduate degree at Wilfrid Laurier University, graduating with a major in Political Science and a concentration in French. His academic training has provided him with a strong grounding in international relations theory as well
Jordan Prentice is a Master of International Public Policy student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, specializing in International Economic Relations and Human Security. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a specialization in Legal Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University, where she was recognized on the Dean’s List. Grounded in
Ajmal Ramyar is a current graduate student in the Master of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, specializing in Global Migration and Human Security. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Kardan University, Kabul, Afghanistan. Ajmal has experience in nonprofit leadership, youth engagement, and policy advocacy. He leads Afghans
Brandon Mattalo is a lawyer and an assistant professor of Strategic Management at Wilfrid Laurier University. Brandon’s legal practice focuses on complex commercial litigation while his research focuses on the intersection of law and technology. He teaches both business law and the law and ethics of data analytics at the undergraduate and master’s levels. Brandon’s
Dr. Cannon is researching transformative technologies and the governance of undersea cables.
Political Science
University of Waterloo
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Pegah Jamalof (PJ) is a PhD candidate in Global Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Her research focuses on the United Nations’ Global Digital Compact and its implications for regulating social media companies, protecting human rights, and fostering multistakeholder collaboration. Her work examines the intersection of social media governance, corporate social responsibility, and
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