Mary Harper is a Master of Arts in Global Governance candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She is a recent graduate of the University of Waterloo with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Minors in Classical and Legal Studies. Throughout her undergraduate experience she explored and developed her interest in […]
Ryan Umphrey is a current graduate student in the Master of International Public Policy program at Balsillie School of International Affairs. Before attending the Balsillie School, Ryan graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University, earning an Honours Bachelor of Arts with a major in Political Science, a minor in North American Studies, and an International Policy Option.
Taylor is a dedicated student in the MIPP program at BSIA. He graduated from Trent University in 2025 with a BAH in Global Development Studies & Anthropology and a specialization in African Studies. Throughout his undergraduate studies, Taylor participated in a year abroad in Ghana, during which he completed a 3-month internship with a social
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Saihaj Kaur Rehsi holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Guelph, graduating with distinction in Honours Political Science Co-op. Her research interests include globalization and power distribution as they relate to the economy, society, international organizations, and more. She is also generally interested in trade & development, and social justice. Over
Alexander M. Michael-Handal is a graduate student in the Master of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. He is a graduate of the University of Waterloo, where he completed a Bachelor of Environmental Studies in International Development with distinction, alongside a Diploma in Spanish Language, in June 2025. Alexander has
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Caroline is a graduate student in the Master of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2025, majoring in Political Science with the Management option and a minor in English. During her bachelor’s degree, Caroline spent a semester studying at Sciences Po Lille in
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Rachel Francis graduated from Carleton University in 2023 with an Honours Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management with high distinction, specializing in Development Policy Studies (Global Economic Relations), and minoring in Economics. Throughout her undergraduate studies, Rachel took courses from a variety of disciplines, including economics, law, political science, geography, and public affairs. These
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
