Kirsten Mosey is a passionate advocate, accomplished researcher, and emerging leader in international policy. A recent graduate of the University of Waterloo with a BA in political science, Kirsten now serves as a Policy Officer in the Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Division at Global Affairs Canada, where she works to advance global security and disarmament initiatives, with a specific focus on nuclear disarmament.
As one of 10 individuals selected from over 6,500 applicants, Kirsten served as a United Nations Youth Champion for Disarmament during her undergraduate studies. In this role, she addressed government leaders, UN staff, students, and the Conference on Disarmament, advocating for inclusive and sustainable disarmament policies. Kirsten has published extensively, with contributions to Project Ploughshares and the Sankofa Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, and self-published An Intersectional Guide to Disarmament.
Kirsten’s professional experience includes over two years working with universities and non-profits in roles such as communications assistant, researcher, and field aid worker in refugee camps in Southern Europe. Her commitment to addressing forced migration, inequality, and global disarmament reflects her dedication to social equity and peacebuilding.
