Noha AlSharif

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Undergrad - B.A., First Honours, French Language Studies, King Abdulaziz University

Career Interests - Risk management; crisis management; media and communications; project management; policy development

Personal Strengths - Trilingual: Arabic, English and French; disciplined and adaptable; productive in teams and independently; strong interpersonal and communication skills; analytical and critical thinker; strong organizational and time management skills; problem solver

Internship - Evaluation Analyst at NS Labour and Advanced Education Department

Morgan Beatty

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Undergrad - B.Comm, Public Management, University of Guelph

Career Interests - Public policy; democratic reform; business-government relations

Personal Strengths - Self-starter; analytical and strategic thinker; strong problem-solving skills; energetic drive to learn new things

Internship - Privy Council Office

Kaylea Cassano

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Undergrad - Double Honors B.A., History and Political Science , McMaster University

Career Interests - Grass-roots initiatives; environmental and historical preservation; parks and recreation

Personal Strengths - Leadership; written and verbal communication; efficient individual analysis; team-oriented and collaborative

Internship - Student Intern, Indigenous Northern Affairs Canada

Kaitlyn Cleary

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Undergrad - B.A., Dalhousie University

Career Interests - Program officer; policy analysis; project management

Personal Strengths - Writing and communication; interpersonal skills; adaptable; thrives in both independent and team settings

Internship - Department of Labour and Advanced Education, Professional Services Division

TJ Courtney

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Undergrad - B.B.A., University of Prince Edward Island

Career Interests - Strategic policy; public sector finance; economic development

Personal Strengths - Public speaking; leadership abilities; analytical thinking

Internship - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency – Policy, Advocacy, & Coordination Branch

Steven Cvitko

Edmonton, Alberts, Canada

Undergrad - B.Sc, University of Alberta

Career Interests - Health care policy; education policy; economics

Personal Strengths - Collaboration and leadership; outcome oriented; analytical; adaptable

Internship - Higher Education Branch, Department of Labour and Advanced Education

Nicole Eyselein

Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada

Undergrad - Honours B.A. in Psychology, Research Specialist, Wilfrid Laurier University

Career Interests - Public health policy; health care administration; program evaluation; strategic planning

Personal Strengths - Interpersonal skills; detail-oriented; confidential correspondence; intrinsically motivated

Internship - Assistant Evaluator in Environment Canada's Audit and Evaluation Branch

Amy Fisher

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Undergrad - B.A. Business Communication, Marketing & Human Resources, Brock University

Career Interests - Policy analysis; consulting; change management; government communications

Personal Strengths - Analytical; strategic thinker; problem solver; effective communicator; adaptable; team player

Internship - Business Improvement Assisstant at National Defence

Shawn Flanagan

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Undergrad - B.A. Honours Political Science, Wilfrid Laurier University

Career Interests - Public policy; communications; municipal/provincial government

Personal Strengths - Motivated and adaptive team member with strong interpersonal skills; open-minded, positive attitude; problem-solving skills

Internship - Junior Analyst at Nova Scotia Department of Intergovernmental Affairs

Meagan Franciscus

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Undergrad - B.A. (Honours) Major in Global Development, Minor in Political Studies, Queen's University

Career Interests - Policy analysis and operations at the Federal or Provincial level; consulting; government relations

Personal Strengths - Detail oriented; proactive; strong critical thinking; adaptable leader; analytical and collaborative

Internship - Policy Analyst, Sustainability Directorate, Strategic Policy Branch, Environment Canada

Erik Fraser

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Undergrad - B.A., Mount Allison University

Career Interests - Policy development and analysis; consulting; municipal government; sustainability planning

Personal Strengths - Leadership; interpersonal skills; issue analysis; research; public speaking; adaptable

Internship - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Paige Jenkins

Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Undergrad - B.Sc. Environmental Science, Dalhousie University

Career Interests - Renewable energy; sustainable development; environmental protection; project management; consulting; program evaluation

Personal Strengths - Motivated with strong research and analytical skills; able to work collaboratively and independently; adaptable to shifting priorities; strong communication skills

Internship - Policy Analyst with the Sustainability Directorate of Environment Canada, Gatineau, Quebec

Evan Lanni

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Undergrad - B.A, History, St. Francis Xavier University

Career Interests - Project management; consulting; policy analysis

Personal Strengths - Problem solving; analytical and creative thinking; interpersonal and communication skills; policy research; writing; leadership; teamwork; thriving under pressure; self-motivation

Internship - Province of Nova Scotia, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal

Julia Locke

Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

Undergrad - B.Sc. in Chemistry, University of Prince Edward Island

Career Interests - Medical doctor; health policy; environmental policy

Personal Strengths - Effective collaboration and communication; analytical problem solving; leadership; research and policy analysis

Internship - Student Policy Analyst, Safety Branch, Department of Labour and Advanced Education

Amy Mackay

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Undergrad - B.A., Acadia University

Career Interests - Government relations; policy analysis; program coordination; local government; economic development

Personal Strengths - Project management; relationship-building; attention to detail; flexibility; problem solving; event planning; effectively managing deadlines; identifying priorities

John Richards

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Undergrad - B.A. in Western History and Global Development, Queen’s University

Career Interests - Economic development; immigration; local government; international relations

Personal Strengths - Charisma; leadership and interpersonal skills; analytical problem solving; communication

Internship - Nova Scotia Office of Immigration

Gareth Savage

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

Undergrad - B.A. (Hons), Queen's University

Career Interests - Strategic communications; citizen engagement; public policy analysis; non-profit advocacy

Personal Strengths - Collaborative problem solving; adept communication; strategic thinking; thriving under pressure

Internship - Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada

Kate Somers

Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

Undergrad - B.Sc. (Honours) Biology with a Minor in Business, Dalhousie University

Career Interests - Education; not-for-profit; government; consulting

Personal Strengths - Highly motivated; detail-oriented; organization; problem-solving; relationship-building

You Wu

Jiangxi, China

Undergrad - B.Mgmt, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture

Career Interests - Non-profit organizations; government

Personal Strengths - Communication skills; interpersonal skills; presentation skills

Internship - NS Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal