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 on social media. John also worked as an RA for Professor Anna Esselment during that time.

Outside of academia, John can be found spending time with friends and family, usually playing sports, cooking, or watching movies. John has been an active member of the Waterloo Minor Hockey community for almost two decades. His favourite meal to make is seafood risotto, and he greatly enjoys the mystery genre.

While at the Balsillie School, John hopes to explore the relationship between state sovereignty and refugee’s rights.