Staff.
THE CANADA'S WORLD TEAM
L'ÉQUIPE DU PROJET
| Shauna Sylvester, Director/Directrice Fellow, SFU Centre for Dialogue Shauna Sylvester is a Fellow at the Simon Fraser University Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue and the Director of Canada's World - a national citizens' dialogue on Canadian international policy. MORE... Shauna Sylvester est membre du Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue de l'Université Simon Fraser et la directrice de Canada Monde - un dialogue citoyen pancanadien sur la politique internationale canadienne. PLUS... |
  | Mary Pat MacKinnon, Dialogue Convener Senior Fellow, University of Ottawa/ Membre Titulaire, Université d'Ottawa Mary Pat MacKinnon is a Senior Fellow, University of Ottawa, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and consultant working in the field of public and stakeholder engagement - research, policy and practice. MORE... Mary Pat MacKinnon est membre titulaire de l'École supérieure d'affaires publiques et internationales de l'Université d'Ottawa. Elle est également consultante dans le domaine de la recherche sur l'engagement des parties prenantes PLUS... |
 | Sarah Van Borek, Community Outreach Coordinator Sarah comes to Canada's World with an incredible wealth of expertise in the creative arts, community outreach, and youth empowerment. Sarah has worked extensively in Africa and in North America in producing innovative media to address complex global issues. MORE... Sarah amène à l'équipe de Canada Monde une expertise dans les arts créatives, la coordination communautaire, et le développement des jeunes. Sarah a travaillé largement en Afrique et en Amérique du Nord en créant des projets de média dynamiques examinant des problèmes globales complexes. PLUS... |
 | Kaitlyn Braybrooke, Online Community Facilitator and Editor Kaitlyn is passionate about social change and how it can be promoted through online engagement techniques. She has undertaken a variety of communications, graphic design and media-based initiatives for groups across Vancouver and in Las Vegas where she grew up, MORE... |
 | Robert Lutener, Research Assistant Simon Fraser University Robert is a fourth year political science student at Simon Fraser University. His interests lie in statistical analysis, game theory, and Eurasian/East Asian foreign policy. He volunteers with the Simon Fraser University student newspaper The Peak on their board of directors and is a regular student contributor to the newspaper. He was also the administrative editor for the Simon Fraser University Journal of Political Science - Undergraduate. MORE... |
 | Torey Hampson, Community Outreach Coordinator From a very young age Torey has committed herself to various causes by canvassing for donations and spreading the word. She is very excited to be representing Canada's World in outreach and communications work. MORE... |
 | Lily Rodina, Project Assistant Lily is a second year communications student at Simon Fraser University. She is interested in photography, mixed media art, art history and philosophy. She is currently volunteering as a Career Peer and event organizer in the Peer programs. MORE... |
 | Sunmin Kate Lee , Community Outreach Intern Sunmin (Kate) is from Korea and has lived in Vancouver for eight years. She speaks English, Korean and Spanish and is working on French. She loves learning languages and different cultures.MORE... |
 | Mustafa Suleimanji, Community Outreach Intern Mustafa comes to Canada's world with a passion for International Development. Having completed his undergraduate degree in Economics at Simon Fraser University (SFU) and a gradate diploma from School of African and Oriental Studies (SOAS), in London UK, Mustafa has recently returned to SFU to pursue a master's degree in International Development. MORE... |
  | Mariam Klait, Research Assistant Simon Fraser University Mariam is a third-year undergraduate student at Simon Fraser University, majoring in International Studies with a minor in History (concentration in Middle East and Islamic History). She has spent most of her life in Lebanon, returning to Canada for university. MORE... |
 | Leah Nielsen, Online Outreach Intern Leah has a keen interest in how the internet can be used to strengthen social movements. More specifically, she's enthusiastic about using online media to raise awareness, encourage collaboration and engage people around societal causes. MORE... |
 | Trisha Dempsey, Research Assistant Dalhouse University Trisha Dempsey is a graduate student at Dalhousie University studying social anthropology. With plans to pursue her doctorate degree in medical anthropology, Trisha hopes to someday work within the health policy field and become an advocate for health related human rights especially among marginalized sectors of the population. MORE... |
 | Sarina Piercy, Research and Outreach Assistant Sarina is a fourth year undergraduate student at the University of Alberta studying Political Science, Middle Eastern and African studies and Anthropology. She is interested in community-based sustainable development with a particular focus on indigenous rights and utilizing traditional knowledge as an integral aspect of development. MORE... |
 | Guillaume Gaboury, Assistant de Projet Guillaume Gaboury is a student in the international politics and international law program at the Université du Québec à Montréal where he is studying political economy and sustainable development. MORE... Guillaume Gaboury est actuellement étudiant à la maîtrise en politique internationale et droit international à l'Université du Québec à Montréal où il se concentre sur l'économie politique et le développement durable. MORE... |
 | Jennifer Worboys, Community Outreach Intern Jennifer Worboys is a first year graduate student at the University of Calgary working on a Master of Strategic Studies, at the Centre for Military and Strategic Studies. Jennifer completed a Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree at Ryerson University, with a major in Criminal Justice and minor in Sociology. MORE... |
 | Negin Shamshiri, Community Outreach Intern University of Toronto Negin Shamshiri is a first year student in the 2011 Master of Public Policy program at the School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto, where she is focused on immigration, citizenship, and disability. MORE... |
 | Talar Sahakian, Assistante de Projet Talar Sahakian is a master's student in International Relations in her final semester at the University of Montreal. Her main areas of interest are international developmental economics and the struggle for human rights and equality worldwide. This was made clear to her during her internship with the Institute for Democracy and Human Rights in 2008. MORE... Talar Sahakian est étudiante de maîtrise en relations internationales dans sa derniere session à l'Université de Montréal. Ses principaux domaines d'intérêt sont l'économie du développement internationale et la lutte pour les droits humains. Cela a été évident pour elle au cours de son stage à l'Institut pour la démocratie et des droits de l'homme en 2008. PLUS... |
 | Phuong-Anh, Assistante de Projet Phuong-Anh collabore avec Canada Monde via un stage qu'elle doit effectuer dans le cadre de son programme universitaire. Elle termine d'ailleurs sa dernière année de maîtrise en études internationales à l'Université de Montréal. PLUS... Phuong-Anh is doing an internship with Canada's world through her Master's program. In fact, this is her last year in a Master of International Studies program at the University of Montreal. She obtained her bachelor's degree in International Relations in Geneva in 2008. MORE... |
 | Marie-Hélène Lafond, Assistante de Projet Marie-Hélène est actuellement candidate à la maîtrise en science politique et relations internationales à l'Université du Québec à Montréal. Après avoir complété un baccalauréat en communication et journalisme à l'Université d'Ottawa, Marie-Hélène a accumulé plusieurs expériences professionnelles à titre de jeune journaliste pour le Carrefour international de la Presse universitaire francophone et la presse étudiante internationale au Manitoba, au Kenya et à New York. PLUS... |
 | Rucha Deshpande, Community Outreach Intern Rucha is a 2008 graduate of University of Toronto's Co-op International Studies and Political Science program. She was interested in international trade for a while and worked in container shipping. MORE... |
 | Neha Bangar, Community Outreach Intern Simon Fraser University Neha is currently finishing up a 2 year Master of Public Policy Degree at Simon Fraser University. For her Master's thesis she is analysing how prevention and management techniques can be used to decrease the incidence of Type 2 Diabetes among South Asians in Metro Vancouver. Along with a keen interest in Canadian foreign policy, Neha is passionate about issues of human development and international trade. MORE... |
 | Reilly Yeo, Former Online Community Facilitator/ Coordinatrice de la Communauté en ligne Reilly comes to Canada's World with a background in comparative politics, and experience working in international relations and media both at home and abroad. MORE... Reilly a intégré l'équipe de Canada Monde en ayant une expertise en politique comparée et en relations internationales ainsi qu'une expérience au sein des médias locaux et internationaux. PLUS... |
 | Elodie Jacquet, Former Community Outreach Coordinator After graduating from University Paris XIII in ethology and psycho-physiology, Elodie worked for several years for Microsoft France, organizing events at the Paris Conference Center and later on coordinating the Microsoft Technology Center. MORE... Après avoir obtenu son diplôme de l'Université de Paris XIII en éthologie et psycho-physiologie, Elodie a travaillé pendant plusieurs années pour Microsoft France, à l'organisation d'événements au Centre de Conférence de Paris. PLUS... |
 | Tasha Nijjar, Former Community Outreach Coordinator Tasha is a graduate of McGill University with a double major in international development and economics. Tasha has a long history of involvement with youth and cultural organizations both in British Columbia and Québec. MORE.. Tasha est diplômée de l'Université McGill en développement international et économie. Depuis longtemps, Tasha est impliquée auprès des jeunes et des organisations culturelles de Colombie-Britannique et du Québec. PLUS... |
 | Laura Solberg, Community Outreach Intern Laura is an undergraduate student at Simon Fraser University's School for International Studies. Laura returned to university in September 2008 after a seven-year break during which she gained extensive experience working with youth, people with disabilities and the non-profit sector. MORE... |
 | Jamie Tromp, Community Outreach Intern Jamie is in her final semester at Simon Fraser University's School of Communication where she is specializing in dialogue, media and culture. While attending SFU Jamie discovered dialogue in 2007 by participating in the Undergraduate Semester in Dialogue on Adaptations to Human Environmental Impacts. MORE... |
 | Chris Kang, Youth Civic Action Strategy Coordinator Chris Kang has over 13 years of experience as a community builder and has served as Executive Director of Schools Without Borders since he co-founded it as a charity in 2003. MORE... Chris Kang a plus de 13 ans d'expérience en travail communautaire et a été directeur exécutif d'Écoles Sans Frontières depuis qu'il l'a co-fondée en tant qu'organisme de bienfaisance en 2003. PLUS... |
 | Gavin Sheppard, Youth Civic Action Strategy Coordinator Gavin Sheppard is the founder of I.C. Visions--North America's first government-funded hip hop recreational centre-- and the Remix Project --an urban arts training centre where youth develop skills, gain confidence, develop and implement their own plans for success. MORE... Gavin Sheppard est le fondateur de I.C. Visions, le premier centre de loisirs hip hop d'Amérique du Nord financé par le gouvernement. Il a est le créateur du Remix Project, un centre de formation d'art urbain où les jeunes peuvent développer leurs compétences, leur confiance, et planifier leur succès. PLUS... |
  | Julie Demers, Assistante de Recherche Université de Montréal Julie collabore avec Canada Monde via un stage qu'elle doit effectuer dans le cadre de son programme universitaire. Elle termine d'ailleurs sa dernière année de maîtrise en science politique à l'Université de Montréal. PLUS... |
 | Kara Edwards, Research Assistant University of Ottawa Kara is part of the initial class of the University of Ottawa's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and plans on specializing in public policy. Previously, she completed an undergraduate degree in political science and Canadian studies at the University of Ottawa. MORE... |
  | James Haga, Outreach Intern James Haga is 4th year student at Simon Fraser University's School for International Studies, with his academics focused on issues of International Development. A graduate of Capilano College's Global Stewardship program, James has a deep-seated desire to contribute to positive social change, both at the local and global level. MORE... |
  | Myriam Hebabi, Outreach Intern University of Ottawa
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 | Yishin Khoo, Research Assistant University of Toronto Scarborough Yishin is in her final year of the International Development Studies program at the University of Toronto. She brings with her several years of research and virtual community management experience to the Canada's World project team. MORE... |
 | Todd Lane, Research Assistant University of Toronto Todd Lane is a Master's student at the Centre for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies (CERES) at the Munk Centre in the University of Toronto. He currently holds a Fellowship at the University of Toronto as well as the Petro Jacyk scholarship. He was chosen for the Young Israel Scholar's program in 2008-2009. MORE... |
 | Na?ké Ledan, Assistante de Recherche
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  | Leah Marchuk, Research Assistant Leah Marchuk holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in International Relations from the University of British Columbia. She currently works as Project Coordinator for the GLOBE Foundation, helping to organize an international conference on business and the environment. MORE... |
 | Joel Marion, Research Assistant Joel is a graduate of the University of Winnipeg and Menno Simons College (BA Honours, 2008), with a double-major in Politics and Conflict Resolution Studies. Joel is an alum of Canada World Youth, participating in the 2000-01 Ontario-Thailand agricultural exchange. MORE... |
  | Adriana Miljkovic, Research/Writer Adriana Miljkovic worked as a Researcher/Writer with Canada's World through the summer of 2007. Adriana's position was made possible by a grant from the Simons Foundation. Adriana is pursuing her Masters in International Relations at L'Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Lille, France. MORE... |
 | Shantha Priya Morley, Community Outreach Intern Priya is an undergraduate student at the University of British Columbia, where she studies International Relations. She has experience volunteering in Vancouver, including tutoring children in an inner city Vancouver school with the UBC Learning Exchange Program and working as a Page for the UBC Model United Nations. MORE... |
 | Ben Prichard, Community Outreach Intern York University Ben Prichard is currently working on an MA with the cultural anthropology department at York University, after completing his undergraduate education at Trent University with majors in History and Anthropology. Ben is engaged in outreach work for Canada's World in the Greater Toronto Area. MORE... |
 | Gloria Roheim, Researcher/Writer Munk Centre, University of Toronto Gloria's internship has been made possible through a grant from the University of Toronto Munk Centre for International Studies. Gloria has a BA in Political Science and Canadian Studies from McGill University and is an MA candidate in European, Russian and Eurasian Studies at the University of Toronto. MORE... |
 | Corinne Segura, Online Engagement Intern University of Toronto Scarborough Corinne is a student of International Development and Anthropology at the University of Toronto. She has recently returned from a year long internship with World University Service of Canada (WUSC) in Ghana MORE... |
 | Carli Teteris, Research Assistant University of British Columbia Carli Teteris has joined Canada's World as a Research Assistant with the Liu Institute for Global Issues at the University of British Columbia. Carli is in her final year of completing a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in International Relations and an Asian Studies minor. MORE... |
 | Elsa Wyllie, Research Assistant Elsa Wyllie has a particular interest in international conflict and security. Elsa holds a B.A. from the University of British Columbia in International Relations and Political Science, and a M.A. in International Peacekeeping and Security from the University of Birmingham. MORE... |
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