Alizeh Jaffrey, MPNL
My education and career journey has been a striking juxtaposition of the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. I did my undergraduate degree in business administration at the Schulich School of Business and then pursued a career in social sector development, which proved to be an incredibly fulfilling decision every day. For the past few years, I have been working in fundraising, and I chose Carleton University’s Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership program as the next step in a constant learning journey to introduce disruptive and ground-breaking ideas to the philanthropic sector. The MPNL program is structured to allow students to continue working full-time, and I have found the balance between work and studies to be both manageable and positive.
The unparalleled professional experience and expertise of faculty members, as well as the tight-knit cohort experience specifically drew me to the MPNL program. The program facilitates both academic and peer-to-peer learning, which creates an incredible overall experience. Two semesters in, I am thoroughly enjoying learning about aspects of the nonprofit sector that I don’t interact with in my daily work, as well as selecting courses that allow me to develop my area of professional specialization.
Although courses are online this year, Carleton University has adapted the MPNL program to allow for an uninterrupted learning process. As a cohort, we have built virtual friendships and continue to support each other as we learn together. I am excited to continue collaborating with this wonderful group of professors and classmates over the coming year.