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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Before joining the SPPA, I worked in various roles for Employment and Social Development Canada for 12 years. Most recently, I worked as a researcher looking at various labour market issues immigrants face. I also studied the Master’s in Public Administration program at Dalhousie University, and before that a Bachelor of Business Administration... More
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Prior to joining the SPPA, I enjoyed a five year career working in and around politics including time on Parliament Hill and serving several Health Ministers. This work helped solidify my overall career outlook in terms of a desire to serve Canadians. I finished this section of my career as a Senior Policy Advisor... More
Carleton has always been my first choice to study policy because it offered the right balance of academic and quantitative rigor, excellent faculty, course flexibility and institutional reputation along with a student body that is passionate about affecting change. I was also drawn to the SPPA due to its location in Ottawa at the... More
Friday, November 19, 2021
I obtained a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Science and Nutrition degree at Carleton University before joining SPPA. During this time, I was heavily involved in the Food Science student society and worked as a student at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. As a result of this time, I developed an interest in... More
Friday, November 12, 2021
When I decided to return to school to pursue master’s degree, I had a very broad idea of what I wanted to study and where I saw it taking me in my career. Through some trial and error, I found the Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) program at Carleton and haven’t looked... More
After having worked extensively in leadership positions in the international and nonprofit sectors, Fahad Ahmad joined the PhD in Public Policy program with the hope to gain an in-depth understanding of how public policy is crafted. "I gained so much more than that!" he says. "Yes, the program expanded my theoretical understanding of... More
Although the Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (MPNL) was designed as an online program well before the pandemic, the program usually begins with a two-week, intensive in-person summer institute in July where students really get to know each other before online classes start. "I was really excited about the prospect of connecting... More
"I wasn't quite sure what to expect coming into the program, but it definitely exceeded whatever expectations I might have had," says Silke Popescu who is graduating with a Master of Arts in Sustainable Energy (Policy). "Since the program is so interdisciplinary, I was constantly challenged and learning new things." The sustainable energy program... More
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
I’ve worked for a number of different non-profit organizations in communications, event-planning and administration on a range of issues, from civil liberties and human rights, to open access and equity in education, and most recently sustainable food systems. I am interested in applying what I’ve learned in the non-profit sector to a career... More
Saturday, October 30, 2021
Pursuing a career in government has been a goal of mine since I was young. I believe the best way to contribute back to and improve society is through effective public policy. I pursued my undergraduate in public sector management at Dalhousie University which provided me with a balanced perspective of how to manage... More
Monday, October 25, 2021
Prior to starting the graduate program in SPPA, I was working as a senior expert in digital transformation including human-centered design and business architecture and analysis. I was interested in a career transition that draws on my academic background in social science to work in areas more directly applicable to social change which improves... More
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
I am happy I´ve joined the DPPE program as its comprehensive and modular structure allows me to deepen my knowledge about evaluation while gaining hands-on experience. Having recently moved to Canada, this program is a perfect match for me as it facilitates my transition to the labour market. I find this program unique as... More
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