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Saturday, February 1, 2025

Policy and Programs Analyst, Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Laura

Laura is a 2012 BKI grad working at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency as a Policy and Programs Analyst with the Fertilizer Safety Section. During her time in KI, Laura completed a minor in Biology before obtaining a Master of Science in Biology.

Laura has worked for both the provincial and federal governments and developed a passion for plants while working in the agriculture sector. In addition to her current role, she serves as Community Liason on the Board of Directors for the North Grenville Learning Center.

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Saturday, February 1, 2025

Lawyer & Consulting, Hellinga Law & Consulting

Evaleen

Evaleen is a 2015 BKI grad who is self-employed as a Lawyer and Consultant at her business, Hellinga Law & Consulting. While in Knowledge Integration, Evaleen completed minors in Philosophy and Psychology. After graduation, she worked for a design and strategy consulting firm for a couple of years and then completed her JD at Osgoode Hall Law School.

Evaleen shares that she, "regularly uses the critical thinking and interdisciplinary problem-solving skills she developed in KI to support and advocate for her clients."

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Lawyer, Kitchener Crown Attorney

Erin

Erin is a 2017 BKI grad who has been working as a lawyer at the Kitchener Crown Attorney's office since 2021 after her call to the bar and completing her JD from Queen's University. Erin is recently working on a team that deals primarily with youth accused people, as well as people whose mental health has a nexus with their offending behaviour.

She says, "KI taught me so much about making connections and communicating at different levels. Those are skills I employ every day in my advocacy."

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Senior Policy Analyst, Global Affairs Canada

Caroline

Caroline is a 2013 BKI grad working as a Senior Policy Analyst in the Foreign Policy Planning branch of Global Affairs Canada. In this role, Caroline provides non-partisan expertise, advice, and policy development at Canada's foreign ministry. She works with a team creating policy pieces for audiences as diverse as the Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, academic and civil society partners, and senior management of Canada's foreign service.

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Policy Analyst, OECD, Environment Directorate

This 2012 BKI grad is working in the Climate, Biodiversity and Water Division in the Environment Directorate as a Policy Analyst. As a KI student, she completed a Mathematics minor and Option in International Relations, and participated in the Beyond Borders program. After graduation, she went on to complete a Masters in Comparative International Studies and a PhD in Political Economy at ETH Zurich, Switzerland.

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

Chief of Staff, Region of Waterloo

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Matthew is a 2015 BKI grad working as Chief of Staff with the Region of Waterloo. Matthew holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and was a 2018-19 Action Canada Fellow with the Public Policy Forum. Prior to his current position, he was director of policy and senior advisor to three cabinet ministers. He has worked and volunteered with organizations including the British Consulate, Sustainable Waterloo Region, and Churchill Society for Parliamentary Democracy.

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