Chelsea is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Political Science at Carleton University. She holds a Master’s in Political Studies from Queen’s University and a Bachelor’s in Political Studies and International Development from Trent University. Her current research investigates the gendered impacts of infrastructure destruction resulting from precision-guided munitions missions, focusing on the actions of the Canadian Armed Forces and the United States Military in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2022. Specifically, she questions how these operations disproportionately affect women and asks: “What are the gendered consequences of infrastructure destruction in PGM missions?” The study argues that such missions often overlook the long-term gendered repercussions of destruction, neglecting both their strategic implications and the broader societal effects on women. Previously, Chelsea’s master’s thesis explored Canada’s strategic engagements in Jordan, Iraq, and Syria.
Throughout her academic career, Chelsea has served as a teaching assistant, leading university courses on topics such as democracy, women’s rights, law, and international relations. She has also contributed to research projects in various capacities, including as a research assistant at Carleton University’s Institute of European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies, where she focused on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Additionally, Chelsea worked with the Carleton University Legal Studies Department, analyzing and coding thousands of civilian casualty reports related to U.S. airstrikes in Iraq and Syria. She also served as a research assistant at the Centre for International and Defence Policy in Kingston, Ontario, concentrating on Pan-Domain/Multi-Domain Operations.