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 student in the Global Governance Program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs (Wilfrid Laurier University). She graduated with an MA in Global Governance from the University of Waterloo and the Balsillie School of International Affairs in 2010. While there, she researched under the supervision of Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Dr.
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
Leah Lawrence is a recognized and award-winning leader of organizations focused on delivering social impact. As the president and CEO of Sustainable Development Technology Canada, she transformed the organization, making it a champion for young companies and providing over $1 billion to aspiring entrepreneurs focused on developing technologies to tackle the world’s largest sustainability challenges.
Emily Loeven is a student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in the Masters of Arts in Global Governance Program. She recently graduated from Carleton University with a Bachelor of Global and International Studies Honours and a Minor in Economics. Throughout her undergraduate experience, Emily specialized in global development through an interdisciplinary approach. In
