Leslie Savath

Since graduating from Carleton University with a doctorate degree, Leslie started working for the federal government in Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP). As an ATIP Analyst, she helps to enhance the transparency and accountability of governmental institutions, as well as to protect the privacy of individuals when it comes to their personal information and provide them with access to such information. On a daily basis, she makes use of the skills she developed throughout her academic career. Leslie conducts meticulous research on government programs and projects, performs close-reading analyses on a multitude of records in accordance with the Access to Information and Privacy Acts, and communicates regularly with stakeholders including subject-matter experts, other government officials, and third-party executive-board members.

How has your Carleton English degree informed your professional and/or creative path?

The time Leslie spent studying at Carleton University provided her with the opportunity to hone the skills she had been developing over the course of her academic career. These transferable skills allowed her to make great strides in her professional career and she is happy that she gets to perform in-depth research and close-reading analyses day in and day out!

Why Carleton? What specific experiences or opportunities did you benefit from while studying English at Carleton?

Leslie knew she wanted to study at Carleton University after visiting the campus and its faculty members during an open-house event. She immediately felt welcomed and knew she would be well supported during her doctoral studies. In working with the English department professors (as well as those from other departments), not only did she gain an in-depth understanding of her field of study, but she also learned how to rethink her research topics using various linguistic and cultural perspectives.