Rachael Vriezen is a PhD student in the Global Governance program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Her doctoral dissertation will focus on the effects of climate change on the global agrifood industry and the resultant implications for food security. Rachael’s other research interests include evidence synthesis, research quality, consumer food choices and food […]
Hannah recently graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science specializing in Research with a minor in Geography. Throughout her undergraduate degree, Hannah developed a strong interest in researching gender, development, peace, and conflict. In the final year of her undergraduate program, Hannah had the opportunity as one of
Justin Barnes is a PhD candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, a Research Fellow at the North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network (NAADSN), and Canada Fellow at Polar Research and Policy Initiative (PRPI). Justin serves as Assistant Editor at the Arctic Yearbook (arcticyearbook.com), an annual interdisciplinary peer-reviewed volume focused on Arctic
Madison Lee (she/her) is a Ph.D. student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She also recognizes her position as a settler on the traditional territories of the Neutral, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. She completed her BA at Wilfrid Laurier University and her MA at the University of Waterloo. Madison’s MA focused primarily on cryptocurrencies
James Orr is a PhD student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs through Wilfrid Laurier University. His research focuses on the sociological legitimacy of the International Criminal Court throughout Africa. More broadly, he is interested in how international institutions with primarily Western foundations are perceived in the Global South. James completed a MA in
Matthew Olsen is a student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in the Master of Arts in Global Governance program. He graduated in 2022 from the University of Waterloo with a degree in Political Science and Business and a minor in public policy. During his undergraduate degree, Matthew was highly involved on campus as
Abigail Ollila graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History. She owes her passion for governance to this academic background. Examining the systems of the past informed and compelled her desire to contribute towards a brighter future. Abigail engaged deeply with her undergraduate community and served in a variety
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Fatmanur Delioglu is a PhD student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, Wilfrid Laurier University. Her interests are centered around integration policies, refugee solidarity networks, gender, border policies and social cohesion. Fatmanur Delioglu completed her BA in Political Science and International Relations at the Yildiz Technical University, in 2016 with a dissertation on Syrian Refugee
Nicole Bulger (Burns) (she/her) is a settler on Turtle Island and has been living on the traditional territories of the Attawandaron, Anishnaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples for the last decade. Nicole is a PhD candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, University of Waterloo, specializing in Global Justice and Human Rights. Nicole’s master’s research focused
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Alexander Waworuntu is a PhD in Global Governance candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. He is a recent graduate of the Balsillie School’s Master of Arts in Global Governance program and additionally holds a Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management from Carleton University. Alexander has extensive experience working on Indo-Pacific region issues.
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Claudia Gallant is a student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in the Master of Arts in Global Governance program. She recently graduated from the University of Western Ontario with an Honours Bachelor of Arts, Political Science. Throughout her undergraduate experience, Claudia had the opportunity to study and explore a variety of disciplines including
Brandon Dickson (he/him) is a PhD candidate (ABD) at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. His research focuses on the international drivers of sustainability decision making in organizational policies. Previously, Brandon’s research programme has focused on the politics of education in the wake of mass atrocities. Brandon has worked in various research roles in academic,
