Dr. Dawn Buzza brings expertise and leadership in human development, higher education, teacher education, and policy analysis. She received an MA in Education (Counselling) and a PhD. in Educational Psychology from Simon Fraser University. Dawn joined Laurier in 2007 as a founding member of the Faculty of Education. Her work included undergraduate and graduate teaching,
Etsubdink Addis Kasu is a graduate student in the Master of International Public Policy at the Balsillie School of International Aff airs. She is a 2026 graduate of the University of Waterloo, where she earned a Bachelor of Environmental Studies in International Development with a minor in Urban Studies. During the final year of her
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Anoosha Rahim, a Master of Development Practice (MDP) student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and University of Waterloo, is passionate about building livelihoods that are sustainable, accessible and safe for families – particularly women. Her path here began in grassroots welfare work across social risk mitigation and social safety net portfolios, where she
Aidan Goulart is a graduate student in the Master of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, specializing in Human Security and Digital Policy Innovation. Prior to attending BSIA, Aidan graduated from the University of Western Ontario, earning an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Relations, and a certificate
Samuel Ameh is a graduate student in the Master of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. He is a public policy and community engagement professional with a Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of Waterloo and extensive experience in community leadership, governance, stakeholder engagement, and organizational development.
Inderjit Saini (he/him) is a PhD student in the Global Governance program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA). His research examines Canadian policy responses to AI-mediated misinformation, focusing on how an understanding of human–machine relationships can inform more effective approaches to misinformation governance. Previously, Inderjit completed an MA in Communication Studies at Wilfrid
A PhD student in Global Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, Ahmad Reza Ehsanian Mofrad focuses his work on International Political Economy. He is pursuing a joint PhD degree in Applied Economics, and he is ABD. His research is informed by a blend of Middle East political economy, and he has developed a
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Isaac Van Pelt is a graduate student in the Master of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Relations and Philosophy from Redeemer University. During his undergraduate studies, Isaac served as a Teaching and Research Assistant for Dr. Robert Joustra,
Adheesha Perera is a mid career professional from Sri Lanka with over 15 years of experience in policy and practice in Sustainability and Sustainable Finance domains. Over the past decade, he has served in expert committees appointed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Banks’ Association’s Sustainable Banking Initiative and The Ceylon Chamber
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Milka Milicevic completed George Brown Polytechnic’s interdisciplinary Honours Bachelor of Food Studies program and graduated with Honours in 2026. In that program, she gained a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of contemporary food system issues, while also having the opportunity to critically examine food systems and their impact on society, health, and the environment. Previously
Lina Belbouche is a Master of Arts in Global Governance student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and holds a Combined Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Business Technology Management and Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Calgary. Her academic interests lie at the intersection of global governance, political economy, corporate governance,
Kingsley M. Okoduwa is a contract and policy professional with expertise in contract lifecycle management, procurement, policy development, operational analytics, and regulatory compliance. He combines analytical insight with strategic governance to improve organizational performance, strengthen accountability, and mitigate risk. Most recently, Kingsley served as a Contract Analyst with the Northern Health Authority in British Columbia,
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