Jessica Uitvlugt is a current graduate student at the Basillie School of International Affairs pursuing her Master’s degree in International Public Policy. Before attending the Basillie School of International Affairs, Jessica attended Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, achieving a Honours Bachelor of Arts with a major in political studies, a minor in philosophy and a […]
Julye-Anne McKenny is a student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in the Master of International Public Policy program. She recently graduated from Thompson Rivers University (TRU) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and a minor in creative writing. At TRU Julye-Anne was deeply involved on campus. She worked for four
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Khai Phan recently graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Philosophy. During his time there, he developed an interest in public policy, specifically in the international economy and its impact on Canadians. He is particularly intrigued by the recent exponential increase in natural disasters and their
Libbey Dresser is a current graduate student in the International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Prior to her acceptance into the program, she graduated with Honours in the International Bachelor of Arts program in Political Science from Glendon College – York University in 2020. During her undergraduate studies, she also
Mohammad Nazer Alemi is a student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in the Master of International Public Policy program. He holds a B.A degree in Journalism & communication from Balkh University of Afghanistan. He also holds a master’s degree in counseling from Tata University, Mumbai, India through a scholarship funded by OSF New
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Olubunmi Onilude holds a Bachelor of Science degree in International Law and Diplomacy (honours) from Babcock University in Ogun state, Nigeria. She is also a graduate student of the 2023/2024 Master of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Olubunmi’s ambitions reflect a holistic dynamic to global development that leverages international
Adeniran Akanni is a PhD student in Global Governance at Balsillie School of International Affairs, Wilfrid Laurier University specialising in Global Environmental Governance. Adeniran started his scholarship in environmental governance in 2006 when he won the UNEP/UNESCO/BMU fellowship for training in Urban Environmental Governance at the Centre for the International Postgraduate Studies in Environmental Governance
Hope Elizabeth Tracey is a Ph.D. candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the University of Waterloo, specializing in the field of Global Environmental Governance. Hope earned an M.A. in Political Science from the University of Waterloo in 2022, and a B.A. in History from the University of Western Ontario in 2019. Hope’s
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Rachael Vriezen is a PhD student in the Global Governance program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Her doctoral dissertation will focus on the effects of climate change on the global agrifood industry and the resultant implications for food security. Rachael’s other research interests include evidence synthesis, research quality, consumer food choices and food
Zijie Zhang is a student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in the Master of International Public Policy program. His research interests center around the constructive role of middle powers like Canada in establishing new norms in the Indo-Pacific in the fields of global governance. He received his doctoral degree in International Relations from
Hannah recently graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science specializing in Research with a minor in Geography. Throughout her undergraduate degree, Hannah developed a strong interest in researching gender, development, peace, and conflict. In the final year of her undergraduate program, Hannah had the opportunity as one of
Blayne Haggart is an associate professor of political science at Brock University in St. Catharines and a senior fellow with the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) in Waterloo. His research focuses on the international political economy of knowledge, including intellectual property, and internet and data governance. He has written extensively for popular and academic
