Our Alumni Network
FPGA alumni were among Carleton’s first students, studying journalism and public policy in downtown Ottawa in the 1940s. The number of degree programs grew, and in 1997, the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs (FPGA) brought together twelve units that deal directly with government, civil society, and the relationship between the two.
Today, we boast an alumni community that’s more than 34,246. It includes well-known journalists, top government leaders, diplomats, and many more graduates making an important contribution to our society.
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Careers After FPGA: Stories from Our Graduates
Discover how FPGA graduates are building meaningful careers, making an impact, and shaping change in Canada and around the world.
Désirée Sauve: From Summer Student to Chief of Staff at Transport Canada
FPGA alumna Désirée Sauve built a wide-ranging career in the federal public service and now mentors the next generation as Chief of Staff at Transport…
Shaping Canada’s Defence Conversation: Kevin Budning’s Path from NPSIA to the CDA Institute
After his PhD, Kevin Budning moved from classified oversight to shaping Canada’s public defence dialogue as Director of Scientific Research at the CDA Institute.
CKCU 93.1 FM: Community Radio at Carleton University
For 50 years, CKCU 93.1 FM has amplified local voices across Ottawa-Gatineau while training generations of Carleton students in broadcasting and media.
Holly Laurenzio: Building a Career Through Global Experience
Holly Laurenzio’s internship in Peru sparked a chain of experiences that led to her dream job in climate-resilient food systems at IDRC.
Gelila Geremew: From Carleton Intern to Parliament Hill
Carleton Political Science alumna Gelila Geremew shares how an internship and campus leadership led to her career on Parliament Hill.
Kristy Kirkup: From Parliament Hill to Canada’s National Health Beat
A Globe and Mail national health reporter and Carleton Journalism alumna, Kristy Kirkup shares her journey from Parliament Hill to deeply personal health reporting.
Destination Dreaming: Carleton Grad Turns Love of Travel into Career
A seasoned public relations professional specializing in tourism and hospitality, Mandy Sinclair knows how to tell her clients’ stories.
Carleton Grad Builds Community Through Skateboarding
To Aaron Cayer, a skateboard is the perfect vehicle for learning how to navigate through life.
From Sports Journalism to the Sens: J-School Grad Ian Mendes Rejoins Ottawa’s NHL Team
Journalist Ian Mendes returns to the Ottawa Senators, bringing deep hockey insight and a familiar voice back to the organization.
Alumni News
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Alumni Entrepreneur Camille Dundas Calls for Change in Journalism
Camille Dundas called on the journalists and journalism educators in the audience at the first annual Mary Ann Shadd Cary Lecture to show compassion for—and…
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Carleton Grad Serves as Canada’s New Ambassador to Austria
Canada’s new ambassador to Austria is one of five Carleton University alumni recently appointed to lead overseas missions, a demanding role in an era of…
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Fourteen FPGA Alumni Elected to Parliament
The Faculty of Public and Global Affairs (FPGA) is proud to celebrate the success of our alumni in Canada’s most recent federal election in which…
