Isabella Mena is a student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, pursuing her Master’s degree in International Public Policy. She graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2025, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, specializing in public policy with a minor in economics. Isabella’s areas of interest include environmental policy and international […]
Sarah Harvey (she/her) is from Mississauga, Ontario, and holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies with a specialization in International Development (Honours) from the University of Waterloo. A recent graduate with a strong passion for advancing global equity and sustainability, she has experience working with NGOs in East Africa and Canada, engaging in cross-cultural collaboration and
Farhad Khosrojerdi earned his Ph.D. in Information Technology and Computer Science from Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO). Pursuing a new research interest at the intersection of AI and policymaking, he is currently enrolled in the Master of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. He also holds an M.Sc. in
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Mary Harper is a Master of Arts in Global Governance candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She is a recent graduate of the University of Waterloo with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Minors in Classical and Legal Studies. Throughout her undergraduate experience she explored and developed her interest in
Nashmia Aamir is a 2022 graduate of the University of Waterloo, where she earned her degree in International Development. Originally from Pakistan and having spent much of her life in Saudi Arabia, she relocated to Waterloo in 2018 to begin her post-secondary education. Nashmia is currently pursuing a master’s in international public policy. During her
Ryan Umphrey is a current graduate student in the Master of International Public Policy program at Balsillie School of International Affairs. Before attending the Balsillie School, Ryan graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University, earning an Honours Bachelor of Arts with a major in Political Science, a minor in North American Studies, and an International Policy Option.
Taylor is a dedicated student in the MIPP program at BSIA. He graduated from Trent University in 2025 with a BAH in Global Development Studies & Anthropology and a specialization in African Studies. Throughout his undergraduate studies, Taylor participated in a year abroad in Ghana, during which he completed a 3-month internship with a social
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Katie Burry is a graduate student in the Master of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She earned her Bachelor of Arts with Distinction from the University of Alberta, majoring in Political Science and Women’s and Gender Studies. She also completed a Certificate in Globalization and Governance, which strengthened her
Sarah is a graduate of the University of Toronto Mississauga with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Criminology, Law & Society. Throughout her undergraduate degree, Sarah developed a strong interest in researching transitional justice, diplomacy, and issues of conflict and security. In her final undergraduate year, Sarah undertook research in each of
Meghan Purkis is a current graduate student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, pursuing her master’s degree in International Public Policy. Before attending the Balsillie School of International Affairs, Meghan graduated with distinction from Wilfrid Laurier University, earning an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, as well as a Minor in Criminology. In
Prishaa Rajalathan is a graduate student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in the Master of Development Practice (MDP) program. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences with a concentration in Biomedical Science from Lakehead University. Her undergraduate thesis focused on microbial biotechnology for sustainable pharmaceutical applications. The research she conducted
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Maham Naweed is a PhD Candidate in Global Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, admitted through the University of Waterloo. She completed her Bachelor of Law (Honors) from the Lahore University of Management Sciences in Pakistan and her Master of Laws (LLM) from Yale Law School in the United States. Maham is a
