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
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
Shereen El Feki has more than two decades of experience in advancing social and behavioral change in challenging political and cultural contexts, with a focus on global public health, HIV, sexualities and gender equality. Shereen is the former Regional Director for Middle East and North Africa at UNAIDS, leading the HIV response across 19 countries
Political Science
University of Waterloo
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Ryan Durante (he/him) is a PhD Candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. His research explores the potential for transboundary water conflict in longstanding cooperative basins of North America and Europe in the face of accelerating climate change. He is a Graduate Research Fellow at the Global Centre for Climate Change and Transboundary Waters,
Sophie Greco is a PhD student at the BSIA through Wilfrid Laurier University, specializing in Global Governance with a focus on Conflict and Security. Her doctoral research aims to explore the impact of gendered movements/mobilizations/organizations in Latin America on the construction of post conflict “peace”. Sophie’s academic foundations include an MA in Criminology and Criminal
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
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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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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