Radha Krishna Panday is a retired Canadian diplomat with four decades of experience in trade, diplomacy, and development finance. His career spanned Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), and the Asian Development Bank. He holds a BA (1984) and an MA (1987) in Economics from the University of Toronto. Mr. Panday combined
Dr. Krystle Shore is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA) working on the Disruptive Technologies: Canada-UK Research Partnership, a collaboration between the BSIA, the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). The partnership seeks to understand and advance dialogue on the national security implications
Saja is a graduate student in the Master of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2023 with an Honours BA in Global Studies, concentrating in International Development. During her undergraduate degree, Saja was actively involved in International Students Overcoming War (ISOW), a student-led
Ruth Dunham is a graduate student in the Master of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Education, with a minor in English, from Wilfrid Laurier University. Her experience includes academic research in education and leadership, education programming, and community outreach. In 2023,
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Zohal Akbari is a graduate student in the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science with a minor in Psychology from the University of Waterloo, as well as a Biotechnology Diploma (Co-op) from Mohawk College. Her scientific training, combined with experience across both the provincial and federal public
Zeena Abdi Omer is a graduate student in the Master of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She graduated from Brock University in 2025, earning an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Gender Studies. During her time at Brock, Zeena completed a co-op placement with
Rielle Miller is a graduate candidate in the Master of Arts in Global Governance program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She completed her 4-Year Bachelor’s degree in Human Rights at the University of Winnipeg, minoring in Conflict Resolution Studies. Throughout her undergraduate studies, Rielle developed a strong interest in the intersection of human
Noah Mrdovic is from Milton, Ontario, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies with a specialization in Peace and Conflict Studies and a minor in Political Science from Wilfrid Laurier University. Driven by a commitment to addressing international security and governance challenges, he brings a background in multilateral communications, municipal policy, and community-level
Taslimat Adeogun is a graduate student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs whose journey has been shaped by her passion for art, education and creating meaningful change. Her liver for the arts began at a very young age and eventually led her to Carleton University, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Art History.
Dr. Dawn Buzza brings expertise and leadership in human development, higher education, teacher education, and policy analysis. She received an MA in Education (Counselling) and a PhD. in Educational Psychology from Simon Fraser University. Dawn joined Laurier in 2007 as a founding member of the Faculty of Education. Her work included undergraduate and graduate teaching,
Etsubdink Addis Kasu is a graduate student in the Master of International Public Policy at the Balsillie School of International Aff airs. She is a 2026 graduate of the University of Waterloo, where she earned a Bachelor of Environmental Studies in International Development with a minor in Urban Studies. During the final year of her
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