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 […]
Daniela Mendoza graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bechelor of Arts in Political Science and a Minor in Spanish Language and Literature in 2024. Her research interests include International Political Economic and Diplomacy. During her Bachelor’s, she had the opportunity to complete two work experiences focused on International Trade. During eight months, Daniela
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Frances Northeast (she/her) recently graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Arts with high distinction, double majoring in Critical Studies in Equity and Solidarity (CSES) and Public Policy, with a minor in Political Science. She is an uninvited, radicalized settler living in Canada due to circumstances beyond her control. During her
Lilla Eperjesi is a student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in the Masters of Arts in Global Governance Program. She recently graduated from the University of Guelph with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Throughout her undergraduate degree, Lilla developed a strong interest in researching gender, security, peace and conflict. During
Ishmael Philip Carrey is a dedicated graduate student in the International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. He graduated with honours from Lancaster University, Ghana campus, where he earned his Bachelor’s in Economics and International Relations, with a concentration in International Relations. During his academic journey, Philip has demonstrated a deep passion
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Carissa Hubbard is Master of Arts candidate in Global Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She recently graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations. Throughout her undergraduate degree, Carissa had the opportunity to study and learn within a variety of disciplines including political science,
Farzana is a student in the Master of International Public Policy program (MIPP) at the Balsillie School of International Affairs from Fall 2023. She graduated from Dhaka University with an Honours degree in Economics (Bachelor of Social Sciences, B.S.S.) followed by a master’s degree (master’s in social science, M.S.S.) in the same area. After her
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Adam Ladha is a Master of Arts in Global Governance candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Justice, Law & Order from McMaster University. During his studies at McMaster, he completed research focusing on global conflict and security, Canadian foreign
Rumana Khorshed is a PhD student in the Global Governance program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Her doctoral dissertation will focus on skilled labour migration. Rumana’s other research interests include sustainable development and public policy. Rumana holds a master’s in environmental studies in Sustainability Management from the University of Waterloo. Her master’s thesis
Mikayla MacIntyre graduated from Trent University in June 2022 with an Honours in International Development and a minor in Political Studies. While at Trent University, she completed an experiential learning year abroad in Ghana which allowed her to pursue various participatory learning approaches, including an Internship with the Ghana Refugee Board. While at Trent, Mikayla
Katelyn Shantz is a recent graduate of the University of Waterloo, holding a Bachelor of Arts in the Honours Arts and Business program with a Social Development major and Legal Studies minor. The interdisciplinary nature of her undergraduate degree allowed her to explore various social issues from a multitude of perspectives and nurtured her interest
Marika Jeziorek is a PhD student in the Global Governance Program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs (Wilfrid Laurier University). She graduated with an MA in Global Governance from the University of Waterloo and the Balsillie School of International Affairs in 2010. While there, she researched under the supervision of Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Dr.
