Alumni profiles

Christina Aquilina

Alumnus - Class of 2017

Current position: Senior Policy Analyst (Community Safety and Countering Crime Branch),ÌýPublic Safety Canada
Co-op position: Analyst, Statistics Canada
Academic background:ÌýLegal Studies, Arts & Business co-op, minor in Sociology, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ

Julia Ali

Alumnus - Class of 2016

Current position: Research & Policy Analyst, Region of PeelÌý
Co-op position: Health Promotion Assistant, Regional Municipality of Peel
Academic background: History & Peace Studies, McMaster University

Paraniya Balakumar

Alumnus - Class of 2018

Current position: ProgramÌýAnalyst (Provincial Anti-Human Trafficking) Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Co-op position: Policy/Research Assistant, Strategy &ÌýInnovation Branch, Environmental Services, York Region

Jessica Barber

Alumnus - Class of 2018

Current position: Marketing CoordinatorÌýRapid Novor (biotechnology startup)Ìý
Co-op position: Growth Specialist, Hubba (tech startup)Ìý& Usability Researcher, Desire2Learn

Diedre Rozema

Alumnus - Class of 2015

Current position:ÌýClean and Green Coordinator, City of Hamilton
Co-op experience:ÌýAssistant Environmental Planner,ÌýCity of Hamilton
Academic background:Ìý​Political Science,Ìý​McMaster UniversityÌý

Jeff Bunn

Alumnus - Class of 2014

Current position: Deputy Clerk,
Co-op experience:ÌýCommittee Coordinator, Town ofÌýBradford West Gwillimbury
​Academic background:ÌýLegal Studies, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ

Ed Cabrera

Alumnus - Class of 2016

Current Position: Strategic Planning Analyst, Global Affairs Canada
Co-op position: Business Improvement Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Government & Consumer Services
Academic background: Political Science & French, McMaster University

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Rick Camman

Alumnus - Class of 2017

Current position: Head of Regulatory Affairs, Eve & Co IncorporatedÌý
​Co-op position: Analyst, Retail and Service Industries Division at Statistics Canada

Keith Chau

Alumnus - Class of 2013

Current position:ÌýSenior Research Officer, Citizenship, Heritage and Regions - Canadian HeritageÌý
Co-op experience: Economic Research Assistant, Copyright and International Trade Policy, Canadian HeritageÌý
Academic background:ÌýPolitical Science & French, Western University

Ian Chesney

Alumnus - Class of 2015

Current position: Senior Health Care Consultant,ÌýSantis Health
Co-op experience:ÌýPERL Policy Co-op,ÌýON Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing
Academic background:ÌýHistory,ÌýQueen's University

Melvin Christopher

Alumnus - Class of 2019

Current position: Business Advisor, Ontario Digital ServiceÌý
Co-op position:ÌýPolicy and Research Analyst, Treasury Board Secretariat
Academic background: Bachelor of Arts (honours), Political Science, Western University

Khanh Dang

Alumnus - Class of 2014

Current position: Advisor (Health Planning and Performance),ÌýRegion of Peel
Co-op experience:ÌýHealth Promotion Assistant, Region of Peel
Academic background: Political Science and Health Studies, McMaster UniversityÌý

Ashley Dean

Alumnus - Class of 2013

Current career: Modern and Foreign Language Coordinator/Teacher, England
Co-op experience: Junior Program Officer, Environmental Stewardship Branch, Environment Canada; Student Leadership Program Assistant, Organizational and Human Development, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ
Academic background: French, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ

Alana Del Greco

Alumnus - Class of 2013

Current position:ÌýManager (Policy & Government Relations),ÌýThe Association of Municipal Managers,ÌýClerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO)
Co-op experience: Assistant Environmental Officer, Environmental Service Directorate, Public Works and Government Services Canada; Policy Assistant, Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and HousingÌý
Academic background:ÌýHistory & Political Science (York University), Bachelor of Education (University of Toronto)

Erin Dessau

Alumnus - Class of 2016

Current position: Senior Research Advisor for Safety Policy and Education Branch, Ministry of Transportation
Co-op position:ÌýResearch Assistant, Ontario Health Study
​Academic Background: Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University

Emmanuel Dowuona

Alumnus - Class of 2015

Current position:ÌýSenior Policy Advisor, Indigenous Advanced Education & Skills Control
Co-op experience:ÌýJunior Policy Analyst,ÌýON Ministry of Education
Academic background:Ìý​Law and Justice,Ìý​Algoma University

Michelle D'sa

Alumnus - Class of 2016

Current position: Senior Policy Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Government & Consumer Services
Co-op position: Project Coordinator, Ericsson CanadaÌýÌý
Academic background:ÌýGender Studies & Political Science, Queen's University

Sami Elfar

Alumnus - Class of 2017

Current position: Policy/Program Advisor (Strategic Policy & Transportation Economics), Ministry of TransportationÌý
Co-op positions: Safety Research Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Assistant Project Officer, Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate ChangeÌý

Aleksandr Eng

Alumnus - Class of 2018

Current position: Senior Systems Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Education
Co-op position: Economic Development Coordinator, City of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ
Academic Background: Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability, Governance and Community, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ

Keegan Filion

Alumnus - Class of 2016

Current position: Senior Analyst (Economic Strategy Tables Bureau),ÌýInnovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaÌý
Co-op position: Research Intern, Niagara Parks Commission
Academic background: Political Science, Bishop's University

Niké Gichuru

Alumnus - Class of 2016

Current Position:ÌýSenior Consultant,ÌýErnst & Young
Co-op Position: Business Intelligence Coordinator, Regional Municipality of PeelÌý
Academic Background:ÌýPolitical Science, International Relations & Global Governance, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ

Irfan Gova

Alumnus - Class of 2014

Current employer:ÌýBusiness Expertise Advisor, Service CanadaÌý
Academic Background: Political Science, Simon Fraser University

Christopher Gunn

Alumnus - Class of 2014

Current position:ÌýDirector of Enteprise Sales, Degreed Canada
Co-op experience: Analyst, Regional Economics & Innovation Unit, Ontario Ministry of Finance
Academic background: Political Science, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ

Jessica Goddard

Alumnus - Class of 2019

Current position:ÌýAnalyst,ÌýManufacturing and Life Sciences Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Ìý
Co-op position:ÌýAnalyst, Manufacturing and Life Sciences Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Ìý

Belqies Dagenais

Alumnus - Class of 2013

Current position:ÌýPolicy Analyst (National Office for Victims), Public Safety CanadaÌý
Co-op experience:ÌýAnalyst-Researcher, Industry CanadaÌý
Academic background:ÌýPolitical Science, University of Toronto

Rachel High

Alumnus - Class of 2018

Current position: Policy Specialist (Strategic Policy & Government Relations), Halton RegionÌý
Co-op position:ÌýHealth Promotion Assistant, Region of Peel
Academic background: Honours Double Major in Political Science & Sociology, McMaster University

Jordan Hughes

Alumnus - Class of 2016

Current Position:ÌýProject Evaluator, Ministry of the Environment and Climate ChangeÌý
Co-op Position:ÌýAssistant Project Officer, Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate ChangeÌý
Academic Background:ÌýCriminal Justice & Public Policy, University ofÌýGuelph

John Johnston

Alumnus - Class of 2014

Current position: Policy Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs
Co-op experience: Organizational Effectiveness Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs
Academic background: Communication Studies and Performing Arts, St. Lawrence University

Matthew Johnson

Alumnus - Class of 2012
Current position: Executive Director (Strategic Partnerships & Innovation),ÌýWindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation
Co-op work experience: Project Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; Economic Development Consultant, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural AffairsÌý

Harleen Kahlon

Alumnus - Class of 2019

Current position:Ìý Planner (Provincial Planning Office), Ontario Ministry of TransportationÌý
Co-op position: Advisor,ÌýCleanTech & Advanced Manufacturing Branch, Ontario Investment Office (OIO), Ministry of Economic Development and Growth

Rayeh Kashef Al-Ghetaa

Alumnus - Class of 2016

Current position: Senior Economist, Ontario Treasury Board SecretariatÌý
Co-op position: Junior Business Analyst, eHealth Ontario
Academic Background: Political Science, McMaster University

Lise Kay

Alumnus - Class of 2012

Current position:ÌýSenior Program Officer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada Ìý
Co-op experience: Policy Analyst, Natural Resources CanadaÌý
Academic background: Arts and Science, University of Guelph

Jasjeet Kiler

Alumnus - Class of 2019

Current position:ÌýPolicy Analyst (Cannabis Retail Implementation), Ontario Ministry of FinanceÌý
Co-op position: Policy Analyst, Human Services Integration Office, Ministry of Community and Social Services

Ryan Kleinau

Alumnus - Class of 2017

Current position: ParliamentaryÌýAssistant, Parliament of CanadaÌý
Co-op position: Constituency Assistant to the Hon.Bardish Chagger, Member of Parliament for À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ ridingÌý
Academic background: Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management, Minor in Law, Carleton University

Patricia Kulaga

Alumnus - Class of 2019

Current position: Policy Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Co-op position: Policy and Programs Assistant/Research Marketing Associate, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Cohen Langerak

Alumnus - Class of 2013

Current position: Senior Business Consultant,
Co-op experience: Advisor, Science and Technology Branch, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment
Academic background:ÌýArts & Science, University of Guelph

Beverly Leung

Alumnus - Class of 2017

Current position:ÌýSenior Policy Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Colleges and UniversitiesÌý
Co-op position:ÌýResearch & Insights Analyst, Toronto Transit Commission
Academic background: Global Development & Gender Studies, Queen’s University

Barrie Li

Alumnus - Class of 2017

Current position:ÌýBusiness & Fiscal Planning Lead, Ontario Ministry of TransportationÌý
Co-op position: Research Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Finance
Academic background: Classical Studies, Queen's University

Amisha Patel

Alumnus - Class of 2013

Current position: Business Improvement Analyst, Health Performance and Accountability,
Co-op experience: Student Coordinator, Volunteer Resources Team, Health Services; Evaluation Assistant, Health Performance and Accountability, Regional Municipality of Peel
Academic background:ÌýCriminology and Law, University of Toronto

Sonal Patel

Alumnus - Class of 2018

Current position: Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic DevelopmentÌý
​C´Ç-´Ç±è position:ÌýPolicy Analyst, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Kyla Mackenzie

Alumnus - Class of 2019

Academic background: Bachelor of Arts, double major in English Literature/Law/Justice & minor in Philosophy, Laurentian University
Co-op position:ÌýProject Management Coordinator, Office of the Auditor General of Canada

Anusha Malik

Alumnus - Class of 2018

Current Position: Policy Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Education
Co-op Position: Business Analyst, eHealth Ontario & Research Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure

Genelle Martin

Alumnus - Class of 2019

Academic background: Political Science and Business, Wilfrid Laurier University
Co-op position:ÌýJunior Business Advisor, Ontario Investment Office, Ministry of Economic Development and GrowthÌý

Whitney Philippi

Alumnus - Class of 2015

Current position:ÌýPolicy and Issues Analyst, Capital Policy and Programs Branch, Ministry of Education
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Co-op experience:ÌýJunior Policy Analyst,ÌýON Ministry of Education
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Academic background:ÌýEnglish,ÌýTrent University
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Devon Power

Alumnus - Class of 2018

Academic background: Communications and Multimedia Studies, McMaster University
Co-op position:ÌýJunior Economist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Ben Schnitzer

Alumnus - Class of 2012

Current position:ÌýSeniorÌýPolicy Analyst, Periodical Programs Directorate, Ìý
Co-op experience: Policy Analyst, Canadian Heritage
Academic background:ÌýMusic, University of ManitobaÌý

Ashish Sharma

Alumnus - Class of 2014

Current position:ÌýPolicy Analyst,
Co-op experience:ÌýData Analyst, Periodical Publishing Policy, Canadian Heritage; Research Assistant, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, Gatineau
​Academic background: Business Administration, Simon Fraser University
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Rachel Skinner

Alumnus - Class of 2014

Current position: Senior Policy Analyst, Ontario Treasury Board SecretariatÌý
Co-op position: Policy Assistant, Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Toronto (Government of Ontario)
Academic background: Philosophy, Brock University

Janet Standen

Alumnus - Class of 2015

Current position: Records Clerk, City of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ
Co-op experience:ÌýJunior Research/Policy Analyst,ÌýCity of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ
Academic background:ÌýPhilosophy and Leadership Studies, University of New Brunswick

Joyce Wai

Alumnus - Class of 2018

Current position: Economist, Ontario Treasury Board SecretariatÌý
Co-op position:ÌýResearch Analyst (Intergovernmental Policy), Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure
Academic background: Philosophy & History, Queen’s University

Emma Weel

Alumnus - Class of 2016

Current position: Senior Policy Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills DevelopmentÌý
Co-op position: Junior Policy Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Academic background: Philosophy, Western University

Christie Wong

Alumnus - Class of 2018

Current position:Ìý Business Intelligence Specialist, Blue North Strategies
Co-op position: Junior Operations Analyst (Business Planning & Analytics), Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.