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 […]
Joshua Wright is a graduate student in the Masters of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Before attending the Balsillie School of International Affairs, Joshua attended Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, achieving an Honours Bachelor of Arts with a major in Political Studies, a minor in History and a certificate
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
Sierra Van Tent is a current graduate student in the Master of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She earned a BA with distinction in Political Science from the University of Waterloo in 2023, with Minors in Legal Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies. Sierra has previously worked for the
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
Fabrice is student in the Master of Public Policy. He holds a bachelor’s degree in international studies and political science from Bishop’s University. He has extensive professional experience in policy making and international relations within the Quebec government, working as both an international affairs advisor for the Ministry of Higher Education and an international trade
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Callan Zackri Woolnough is a student in the International Public Policy Masters program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Before starting with the institution he graduated with Honours with an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2022. During his undergraduate degree, he made a conscious effort to be involved amongst
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Finn O’Connor is a graduate student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs pursuing a MAGG. His research focuses on the political and economic implications of developing technologies, exploring a wide range of topics including international security, intrastate conflict, and infrastructure development. He previously graduated from the University of Waterloo with a BA in Political
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
