Inderjit Saini (he/him) is a PhD student in the Global Governance program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA). His research examines Canadian policy responses to AI-mediated misinformation, focusing on how an understanding of human–machine relationships can inform more effective approaches to misinformation governance. Previously, Inderjit completed an MA in Communication Studies at Wilfrid
Sa’ad is a Master of Development Practice candidate at the University of Waterloo, with an academic background in Political Science, International Development, and International Studies. His interests centre on international development, public policy, governance, and international cooperation, particularly how policy can better reflect the realities and priorities of the communities it is intended to serve.
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A PhD student in Global Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, Ahmad Reza Ehsanian Mofrad focuses his work on International Political Economy. He is pursuing a joint PhD degree in Applied Economics, and he is ABD. His research is informed by a blend of Middle East political economy, and he has developed a
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Marita is a graduate student in the Master of Development Practice (MDP) at the Balsillie School of International Affairs through the University of Waterloo. She recently obtained a Planning degree from the University of Waterloo with a Specialization in Land Development. Her academic background focuses on land use planning, environmental policy and the connection between
Moteniola Akingbade is a Master of International Public Policy (MIPP) student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She is a Barristers and Solicitors of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and and a media and communications professional. Over the years, she has worked across the creative industry as a lawyer, project manager, and operations manager,
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Saman Qureshi is a graduate student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, where she is pursuing a Master of International Public Policy. She earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with specialization in public policy from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2025. Throughout her undergraduate studies, Saman developed a strong foundation in comparative
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Gabriel completed his PhD and Master’s degrees in International Relations at Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia in 2024 and 2021, respectively. For his PhD dissertation, he examined regional security cooperation between the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations from 2001 to 2022. Currently, he writes and moderates discussions on defense and
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Selina graduated from Mount Allison University with an Honours Bachelor of Arts, double-majoring in International Relations and Sociology. Her academic and professional work is grounded in a strong commitment to human security, social justice, and community-led initiatives and advocacy. She has worked with Prince Edward Island’s Advisory Council on the Status of Women, where she
Jayce Abrams is a Master of Arts in Global Governance candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, focusing on digital and data sovereignty in Canada. He is a graduate of the University of Windsor, where he completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Criminology and Political Science and was named to the
Efua Edufua Abekah is a Master of Development Practice (MDP) student at the University of Waterloo. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and French from the University of Ghana and has professional experience in administration, human resources and nonprofit work. Through her work with the Accra Resource Center, a nonprofit organization focused on education,
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Armandeep Dhillon is a graduate student in the Master of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Justice Studies from the University of Guelph-Humber and a diploma in Police Foundations from Humber Polytechnic. His undergraduate studies developed his interests in public policy, community
Sharmin Subrina is a graduate student in the Master of International Public Policy (MIPP) program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She holds Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Business Administration from Bangladesh, with academic specialization in Finance and Human Resource Management. She has further strengthened her expertise through professional certifications and international
