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After completing her MAIS in 2018 with a specialization in the Middle East, Tuba Bal莽谋kl谋 started her career as a humanitarian in Turkish Red Crescent, International Relations Department where she supported relations with the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement and assisted the former Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Socities (IFRC). Her role at Turkish Red Crescent also involved doing humanitarian diplomacy in international platforms to advocate for the vulnerable, mainly in the areas of migration, youth and volunteering, gender, and climate change.

She also supported the response to the devastating earthquake in T眉rkiye in early 2023, a disaster which killed thousands of people and left millions homeless. Her field experience during the response led her to switch from humanitarian diplomacy to project implementation. Currently Tuba works as Project Coordinator in an INGO running healthcare projects in Northwest Syria.

As a former journalist who worked for Haberturk News Agency, she continues to publish articles on humanitarian issues in various media outlets in her free time.

Tuba was interested in learning the narrative about the Middle Eastern politics outside of her home country. Her MAIS experience gave her the opportunity to study different perspectives through reading materials from a wide range of resources and its academic staff and guest speakers from various backgrounds. She finds the perspective and understanding she received during her studies at SFU very critical in understanding today's most sensitive issues, such as Ukraine and Palestine. In particular, the deep research she carried out on Syrian refugees in T眉rkiye helped her better comprehend the Syrian context and has been extremely useful for her work as a humanitarian implementing projects in Syria.

Born and raised in Nigeria, Benedicta Bawo has developed a keen interest in law, mental health, and international development. In 2019, she moved to Canada and enrolled in the Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) where she served as a research assistant to Dr. Elizabeth Cooper.  From the onset, Benedicta was driven by a deep passion for African feminism, mental health and issues of social justice. During her time in the MAIS program, she enjoyed all courses especially those focused on the African region like 鈥楽ocial Movement in a Changing Africa', which honed her research skills and policy brief writing abilities. 

During her program, Benedicta was committed to community service and volunteered with Coast Mental Health and WAVAW (now SALAL Sexual Violence Support Centre). Here, she gained valuable insights into the challenges faced by marginalized individuals, especially those living in low-income conditions. 

After obtaining her MAIS degree in 2021, Benedicta began working at the Downtown Eastside Women鈥檚 Centre (DEWC), channeling her passion into action. She currently works as a Policy Analyst at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS) where she utilizes an intersectional and trauma-informed approach to address gender-based violence in the Urban Indigenous community. Her work includes creating and facilitating training on safety planning, financial literacy and abuse, all while emphasizing Indigenous ways of supporting survivors of gender-based violence. 

Benedicta cherishes the bonds forged with her course mates and mentors during her MAIS journey. She remains grateful for the program's transformative impact, the guidance of her mentors, and the lifelong friendships she has cultivated.

In addition to her MAIS degree, Benedicta holds a B.Sc. degree in International Law and Diplomacy from Babcock University (2017). Today, she resides in Vancouver with her partner, cherishing moments with family and friends. 

Tanner Boisjolie graduated from the MAIS program in 2016 with a concentration in International Development. He considers the program to have been an invaluable experience that allowed him to strengthen his research and analytical skills, develop new interests, and make strong connections with advisors and classmates.

During his time at SFU, Tanner virtually interned with the United States Agency for International Development鈥檚 office in Jakarta, Indonesia, where he provided research assistance to the agency鈥檚 South-South and Triangular Cooperation program. With the support of a Graduate International Research Travel Award, Tanner was able to complete a thesis on the institutional arrangements supporting Indonesian and South African South-South Cooperation programs.

Following graduation, Tanner worked at the U.S. Consulate in Vancouver鈥檚 management section, where he was responsible for project management and logistics.

After passing the 2018 United Nations Young Professionals Programme (YPP) exam in Social Affairs, Tanner was offered a position as an Associate Economic Affairs Officer at the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) in Beirut, Lebanon. Tanner currently serves in ESCWA鈥檚 coordinating cluster on the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals, which provides analytical support to the implementation and follow-up and review of the agenda in the Arab region.  

Tanner also holds a B.A. in International Relations from the University of San Diego.

Jenna Dixon (BAIS 2010, MAIS 2015) currently works as the Special Assistant, Political Affairs to the Chief of Staff for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) in Baghdad. Since starting her career with international organizations in mainly conflict and post-conflict zones she has supported efforts in peace-building, political inclusion and humanitarian issues. Jenna previously worked for the UN Verification Mission (UNVMC) in Colombia, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE SMM) in eastern Ukraine, the UN Assistance Mission to Somalia (UNSOM) in Mogadishu and UNHCR in Ecuador and Costa Rica.

This work builds on the interest and expertise in International Security, Conflict and Development that Jenna developed through her studies as an undergraduate and graduate student at the SIS. During her BA, Jenna completed an extended minor in Latin American Studies as well as an exchange term at the University of Belgrano in Buenos Aires. In the MA program, Jenna focused one of her final extended essays on the Colombian refugee situation.

Jenna chose the MAIS program mainly because of the excellent experience she had with the SIS professors and staff while in the undergraduate program at SFU. She left SFU with a network of colleagues and former professors who continue to support her in her career.

Nikita Laranjeira (BA 2019, MAIS 2021) is a policy and program specialist working at the intersection of housing, migration, and social equity. She currently serves as the Strategic Planning Housing Coordinator at MOSAIC, a Vancouver-based immigrant and refugee-serving organization. In this role, she leads housing initiatives for refugee claimants across British Columbia, facilitates cross-sector collaboration, and engages with government and community stakeholders to address systemic housing barriers.

Before joining MOSAIC, Nikita held policy and coordination roles with the British Columbia Ministry of Education and Child Care, where she worked on legislative reporting, Indigenous engagement, and intergovernmental affairs. She also interned with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Ottawa, contributing to national resettlement advocacy and refugee casework. 

Nikita holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science from Carleton University, with a focus on Comparative Politics of the Global South. Her academic and professional path has consistently centered on issues of forced migration, equity, and housing justice.

Vanessa Milost graduated from MAIS in 2020 with a thesis that delved into the impact of collaborative research between higher education institutions in the Global North and Global South. Her research examined its role in bridging gaps in knowledge production and its potential to either mitigate or perpetuate power imbalances between wealthier and less affluent countries, using her home country of Brazil as a case study.

During her two-year tenure at SFU, she had the opportunity to explore a diverse range of interests, including research, teaching, and entrepreneurship. This experience equipped her with knowledge and skills that have proven invaluable in pursuing her passion for amalgamating business and social impact. Concurrently with her studies, Vanessa served as the Operations Director for Aplica!, an educational advisory company she co-founded in 2016 to assist Brazilian students in their pursuit of higher education in the US and Canada. Aplica! received the Coast Capital Savings Venture Connection Female Founder Award in 2019 and remained engaged with the Coast Capital Venture Connection at SFU until 2021.

Since her graduation, Vanessa has been dedicated to her career as a project manager. Initially, she worked at SkyHive, a B Corp-certified technology startup specializing in labor market analytics and reskilling. More recently, she has been with Taking Root, where she focuses on advancing value chains for smallholder farmers involved in Nicaragua's largest reforestation project. This involves promoting sustainable harvesting of wood and its transformation into products within the circular economy framework.

Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics and International Studies from Bryn Mawr College (2014) and is currently enrolled in the Business Management Certificate program at SFU's Lifelong Learning.

Daniel Mundeva graduated from the MAIS program in 2016. He is currently an Associate Program Manager at the Mastercard Foundation where he supports initiatives and programs that aim to address youth unemployment in sub-Saharan Africa (Daniel鈥檚 motherland). With this role, Daniel travels extensively to different African countries to support organizations that work with the Foundation to improve education and skills training for young, African leaders.   

Daniel credits a few opportunities he accessed during his MAIS studies to helping him get to where he is today. For instance, while he was writing his thesis, he undertook an internship with Vancouver鈥檚 Local Economic Development Lab (LEDlab). During this work, Daniel supported grassroots initiatives that promote income-generating activities for marginalized communities in the Downtown Eastside. Within this role, he learned a lot about project management and gained stakeholder engagement knowledge, which are crucial skills that he uses in his current work.

Daniel found the MAIS program to be a great program and stepping stone for individuals who are interested in international work. He also enjoyed the flexibility that the program provided to students. In his case, the program allowed him to develop research skills he needed to explore issues affecting the natural resource sector in his home country of Tanzania. Daniel also has a BA in Environment and Sustainability from the University of British Columbia.

Kyle Nelstead had originally intended to work in the field of international studies after completing his undergraduate degree in 2012 but found himself working in the Information Technology (IT) field instead.  After graduating from the MAIS program in 2019, Kyle was able to pivot his career back toward his passion of working in the International Studies/Relations field.  

During his studies at SFU, he focused most of his work 鈥� including both extended essays 鈥� on international refugee issues.  He also volunteered as a section editor for the ISSA journal and its first publication.

After graduating, he worked for an NGO helping to sponsor refugees to come to Canada through Canada鈥檚 Private Refugee Sponsorship program.  Today, he works for the federal government with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) managing grant and contribution agreements for settlement organizations across the province that provide support to newcomers to Canada.  

Brittney Potvin graduated from the MAIS program in 2015 with a specialisation in Governance and Conflict.

After completing the degree, Brittney undertook an internship in Ottawa as the Government Relations, Movement Relations and International Humanitarian Law Intern with the Canadian Red Cross International Operations Department. Shortly after, she had the opportunity to participate in the International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) working in Nicaragua as a communications intern through a government-funded program for young development professionals with CUSO International. Upon returning to Canada, Brittney became involved with the Inter-Council Network (ICN), a coalition of Provincial and Regional Councils representing members of Canada鈥檚 international cooperation sector. This led her to Whitehorse, where she was employed first as Program Coordinator and later Program Manager at the Northern Council for Global Cooperation (NCGC), organising initiatives focused on engaging Canadians as global citizens. 

In 2021, Brittney joined the team responsible for the renewal of Canada鈥檚 third National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, bringing her skills in gender, monitoring, evaluation and learning and civil society engagement to her new role in the public sector with Global Affairs Canada. 

Brittney currently works as the Program Coordinator for the Australian Coalition on Women, Peace in Security. She is in her second year of the Juris Doctor program at the University of Sydney, where she was awarded the Law School Dean鈥檚 Scholarship to support her studies.

For Brittney, it was the interdisciplinary nature of the degree and its complementarity to her undergraduate studies in law and human rights that drew her to the MAIS program. She especially enjoyed her elective courses 鈥淭ransitional Justice鈥� and 鈥淪ocial and Political Change in Latin America,鈥� and the practicality of 鈥淚nternational Policy and Practice鈥� which provided an introduction to policy writing that would later be relevant in her work in the non-profit sector and government. 

Brittney is grateful to the MAIS teaching staff, especially Professor Feldman, Professor Cooper and former Simons Research Fellow Izabela Steflja for contributing to her enriching experience as a graduate student. For Brittney, the diverse and global career she and many members of her cohort have pursued is a direct testament to the breadth of opportunities available to MAIS graduates. 

Born and raised in Malawi, the "Warm Heart of Africa," Pamela developed a passion for international development and bridging the global North-South divide. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics with First Class Honours from the University of Nebraska and completed her Master of Arts in International Studies at A片资源吧 in 2015.

Pamela is the Operations Manager at the Supply Chain Sustainability School in Dublin. She oversees partner engagement, event management, marketing, and resource management to promote sustainable practices in supply chains. Previously, she held key roles within the British Columbia Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development, and Innovation, where she facilitated business engagement and supported small and medium-sized enterprises in expanding to international markets.

Pamela credits the MAIS program for enhancing her analytical and writing skills, which have been crucial in her fast-paced professional roles. The program's focus on international development and the opportunity to delve into specific issues through extended essays were particularly beneficial for her career.

Kayley Toonders graduated from the MAIS program in 2022. She was drawn to the program鈥檚 multidisciplinary focus and the opportunity to learn from faculty whose expertise helped her strengthen her research, analysis, and briefing skills. A highlight of her studies was the co-op program, which led to two work placements with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).

During these placements, she supported the delivery of grants and contribution programs, which resulted in a full-time position at the end of her term. The hands-on learning through co-op was a key part of her graduate studies, giving her the opportunity to apply policy analysis and research skills in practical settings. 

After completing her extended essays, Kayley remained at ECCC before joining Justice Canada, where she contributed to Indigenous-led, community-based initiatives addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system. Today, she is a Commerce Officer at Natural Resources Canada in Vancouver, where she takes a collaborative approach to advancing wildfire resiliency efforts in partnership with provincial and territorial governments across Canada.

Kayley values the MAIS program for its emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and practical experience, which helped launch her career in the federal public service and continues to shape her work today. 

After completing their MAIS coursework and extended essays, Tori moved to Ottawa for two co-op positions with the federal government 鈥� first with Global Affairs Canada to work on international food security policy, then with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada working on Indigenous economic development. Following these co-ops, Tori was 鈥渂ridged鈥� into full time, indeterminate employment.

Tori has since taken on many new experiences and files within the federal government, including at Environment and Climate Change Canada where they worked on Canada鈥檚 review of its environmental assessment and regulatory processes, and Indigenous Services Canada where Tori worked on international engagements and supporting Indigenous businesses to export. Since 2019, Tori has been with Women and Gender Equality Canada and is currently a Senior Policy Analyst working to advance and implement Canada鈥檚 first National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.

For Tori, the MAIS program was a valuable experience because of the opportunities it afforded them to work with accomplished, multidisciplinary faculty and peers. As well, the option to complete co-op terms was a key factor that influenced Tori鈥檚 decision to enroll in the SIS for graduate school, as this was a springboard for work experience and career development.

Tori continues to be active with our MAIS program, offering advice to our students about work with the federal government.

Tori also holds a B.A. in International Relations from the University of British Columbia and has been a visiting student at the University of Victoria and L鈥橴niversit茅 Sainte-Anne. They have relocated back home to Vancouver, BC (taking advantage of remote work!) with their wife and two rescue dogs.