2022 Graduation Archives | Faculty of Public Affairs

June 21, 2022

Lisa Wright | Legal Studies

Early in her research, Lisa Wright met Raffi, the director of a harm reduction site for people who use drugs in Toronto. He piqued her interest with his definition of harm reduction that went beyond... More

June 20, 2022

Gayani Chandrakumaran | Criminology

When Gayani Chandrakumaran was growing up, people would blame Indigenous people and racialized minorities for the crime rate. Through her studies in criminology, Chandrakumaran has come to realize it’s not that simple. “It's not always... More

June 20, 2022

Nour El Farouk | Political Management

Growing up in the United Arab Emirates, Nour El Farouk never imagined a career in politics. “Entering the field of politics would have never crossed my mind. When thinking of the future, I saw myself... More

June 20, 2022

Alexander Zelenski | Economics

As a child who grew up on different continents, Alexander Zelenski was always interested in a broader view of how the world works. He found that big-picture mindset in the Department of Economics. “You really... More

June 20, 2022

Max Lee | Global And International Studies

There is something special about being one of the first students in an academic program. As you take classes, meet friends and embark on new experiences, a community is formed that will shape the program... More

June 20, 2022

Amal Syed | Communication And Media Studies

When Amal Syed came to Carleton as an international student to enroll in Communication and Media Studies, she veered from the typical path taken by others in her community. “My family is from the city... More

June 20, 2022

Danielle Saj | Political Economy

The working conditions in long-term care homes were brought into stark relief during the Covid-19 pandemic. Workers were burnt out, stressed, and understaffed. As a Winnipeg native and a political economy student, Danielle Saj was... More

June 20, 2022

Eesha Affan | Journalism

Eesha Affan always knew that she loved writing. So, she was surprised when she joined Carleton’s journalism program and discovered her favourite assignments involved working in the radio and television studios. “Carleton has these great... More

June 20, 2022

Maude Marquis-Bissonnette | Public Policy

Whether it’s climate change, a pandemic, or immigration, the biggest issues of our day end up being dealt with at the local level. Maude Marquis-Bissonnette knows this well. While she pursued her PhD in the... More

June 20, 2022

Natania Olusanya | Public Affairs And Policy Management

When Natania Olusanya was looking at university programs, her main priority in selecting a program was broadening her understanding of the world. “I was looking for something interdisciplinary,” she explains. “I was interested in philosophy,... More

June 20, 2022

Dani Belo | International Affairs

A lot has happened in Dani Belo’s life since he earned his PhD from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) last fall. He has continued his work with NPSIA Professor David Carment while... More

June 20, 2022

Shamiso Manyozo-Scoggan | Social Work

Regardless of where she was in her life, Shamiso Manyozo-Scoggan always gravitated to the role of caregiver. She came to Canada from Zimbabwe in 1997 after marrying a Canadian. As he travelled for work, she... More