Adam Ladha is a Master of Arts in Global Governance candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Justice, Law & Order from McMaster University. During his studies at McMaster, he completed research focusing on global conflict and security, Canadian foreign […]
Leah Jones-Crank is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Environment (School of Environment, Resources, and Sustainability) at the University of Waterloo. As an interdisciplinary sustainability scholar, her research and teaching explores collaborative governance within the food-energy-water nexus for improved decision-making and for sustainable outcomes. She examines how such collaborative governance approaches can improve pathways
Justin is a graduate student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in the MAGG program. He graduated with highest distinction from McMaster University in 2023, receiving a combined Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics. During his undergraduate studies he sought learning opportunities at the intersection of his two majors, and explored
Rumana Khorshed is a PhD student in the Global Governance program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Her doctoral dissertation will focus on skilled labour migration. Rumana’s other research interests include sustainable development and public policy. Rumana holds a master’s in environmental studies in Sustainability Management from the University of Waterloo. Her master’s thesis
Mikayla MacIntyre graduated from Trent University in June 2022 with an Honours in International Development and a minor in Political Studies. While at Trent University, she completed an experiential learning year abroad in Ghana which allowed her to pursue various participatory learning approaches, including an Internship with the Ghana Refugee Board. While at Trent, Mikayla
Reagan holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto (UofT). At UofT, she majored in Political Science and minored in Environmental Policy and Professional Writing and Communication. Throughout her undergraduate career, Reagan worked at student unions, representing her university locally and nationally. She specialized in equity issues, advocating for food security
Katelyn Shantz is a recent graduate of the University of Waterloo, holding a Bachelor of Arts in the Honours Arts and Business program with a Social Development major and Legal Studies minor. The interdisciplinary nature of her undergraduate degree allowed her to explore various social issues from a multitude of perspectives and nurtured her interest
Marika Jeziorek is a PhD Candidate in Global Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, where her research focuses on temporary protection mechanisms (TPMs) and the institutionalization of precarity in global migration governance. Her dissertation examines how TPMs — such as Canada’s CUAET and the EU’s Temporary Protection Directive — normalize temporary, selective responses
Eunice Ngiengi is a student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in the Master of International Public Policy. She recently graduated from the University of Waterloo, earning a Bachelor of Environmental Studies in International Development with a research specialization and a minor in legal studies. During her time at the University of Waterloo, she
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Erika Campos-Hohn is a graduate student pursuing a masters degree in International Public Policy with the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She recently graduated with distinction from Wilfrid Laurier University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Honours Political Science coupled with the successful completion of the Co-operative education program. Erika spent two work-terms with the Federal
Ahmad Fareed Khan is a Ph.D. candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs interested in the Global political economy, particularly economic sanctions. Ahmad’s interest is centric on Economic sanction’s impact on third-party states. Ahmad’s master research paper analyzed the discourse around economic sanctions in the mainstream media. Ahmad has completed two MAs: One in
Jessica Stewart is a graduate student participating in the Master of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Criminal Justice and Public policy, minor in Sociology, and a Business Certificate from the University of Guelph in 2023. Prior to her
