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 […]
Sophie Greco is a PhD student at the BSIA through Wilfrid Laurier University, specializing in Global Governance with a focus on Conflict and Human Rights. Her doctoral research hopes to explore the capacity of Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) programs in Latin America to address and support gender development for women in post-conflict settings. Sophie’s
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
Maha Saymeh is s a student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in the Master of International Public Policy program. Maha completed her undergraduate degree in accounting from the Islamic University in Gaza, Palestine with Distinct which enable her to make a significant stride in her career at the United Nations Relief and Works
Juliana Kuma Kusi is a recent graduate of the University of Ghana, where she gained an undergraduate degree in Business Administration with a major in accounting. During her days at the University of Ghana, she served the student front and the university in numerous capacities and portfolio; social, political, and academics with examples being deputy
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
Leonardo “Lenny” Lombardi is a graduate student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA) where he is pursuing a Master of International Public Policy (MIPP) degree as part of the 2024-2025 cohort. Born in Toronto as the oldest of triplets, he graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2023 with an Honours Bachelor of Arts
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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Arfa Rana is a graduate student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, Wilfrid Laurier University. Her interests are centered around decolonization, migrant identities and global justice. Rana completed her bachelor in journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University in 2023 and joined CBC that summer, where she wrote stories on underrepresented communities and current affairs for
