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Louise Chaput

Lecturer (French Studies)

Louise Chaput has a PhD in French Linguistics. Her research focuses on journalistic discourse and sociolinguistic. Co-author of the textbooks : Invitation à écrire and Découverte et communication, she is also interested in teaching French as a second language. 

Kate Ryan

Alumnus - Class of 2012

Kate Ryan has long been drawn to education.

At first, she wanted to be a teacher. While studying toward her degree in history at the University of Windsor, she volunteered at her old high school. She soon realized the profession wasn’t for her, but her passion for education remained.

Joyce Wai

Alumnus - Class of 2018

Current position: Economist, Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat 
Co-op position: Research Analyst (Intergovernmental Policy), Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure
Academic background: Philosophy & History, Queen’s University

Roy Norton

Adjunct Assistant Professor, BSIA Fellow

Prior to his appointment as a Balsillie School Fellow, Roy Norton was Diplomat-in-Residence at BSIA in 2019-20. During his career in the Canadian Foreign Service he was posted four times to the USA: twice to Canada’s Embassy in Washington, DC (from 2006-10 as Minister – Congressional Affairs and Media Relations); as Consul General at Detroit (2010-14); and as Consul General at Chicago (2014-16). From 2016-2019, Roy was Canada’s Chief of Protocol, based at Global Affairs in Ottawa.

Irfan Gova

Alumnus - Class of 2014

Current employer: Business Expertise Advisor, Service Canada 
Academic Background: Political Science, Simon Fraser University

Jordan Hughes

Alumnus - Class of 2016

Current Position: Project Evaluator, Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change 
Co-op Position: Assistant Project Officer, Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change 
Academic Background: Criminal Justice & Public Policy, University of Guelph

Diedre Rozema

Alumnus - Class of 2015

Current position: Clean and Green Coordinator, City of Hamilton
Co-op experience: Assistant Environmental Planner, City of Hamilton
Academic background: ​Political Science, ​McMaster University 

Aleksandr Eng

Alumnus - Class of 2018

Current position: Senior Systems Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Education
Co-op position: Economic Development Coordinator, City of Waterloo
Academic Background: Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability, Governance and Community, University of Waterloo

Daniel Henstra

Former Director, Master of Public Service | Professor (Political Science)

Professor Henstra's research centres on public administration and public policy. In his work on emergency management and climate change adaptation, he has studied the policy process of federal, provincial and municipal governments, and has analyzed the complex, networked relationships among elected officials, public servants, stakeholders and the public.

Read Daniel Henstra's full profile.

Jessica Wu

Program Assistant

The go-to-person for current students, Jessica is a graduate of the Master of Public Service program and the recipient of the 2014 MPS Excellence Award. Before making the move to Waterloo, she completed her B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (Law and Society) at the University of British Columbia.

Devon Power

Alumnus - Class of 2018

Academic background: Communications and Multimedia Studies, McMaster University
Co-op position: Junior Economist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Khanh Dang

Alumnus - Class of 2014

After completing her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Health Studies at McMaster University, Khanh Dang wasn’t exactly sure which career to pursue, but she knew she was interested in health policy.

John Milloy

Lecturer

John Milloy was first elected Member of Provincial Parliament for Kitchener Centre in 2003 and was re-elected in 2007 and 2011. John was appointed Government House Leader in 2011. He has also served as Minister of Community and Social Services, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities and Minister of Research and Innovation.

Melvin Christopher

Alumnus - Class of 2019

Current position: Business Advisor, Ontario Digital Service 
Co-op position: Policy and Research Analyst, Treasury Board Secretariat
Academic background: Bachelor of Arts (honours), Political Science, Western University

Emmanuel Dowuona

Alumnus - Class of 2015

Current position: Senior Policy Advisor, Indigenous Advanced Education & Skills Control
Co-op experience: Junior Policy Analyst, ON Ministry of Education
Academic background: ​Law and Justice, ​Algoma University

Anusha Malik

Alumnus - Class of 2018

Current Position: Policy Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Education
Co-op Position: Business Analyst, eHealth Ontario & Research Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure

Frederick Bird

Research Professor (Political Science)

A graduate of Harvard (Magna cum lauded in History), Harvard Divinity School, and the Graduate Theological Union (Thesis on the history of American responses to poverty), Frederick Bird is a Research Professor at the University of Waterloo and Graduate Officer for the MA in Political Science. He is also a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Concordia University, where previously he was a professor of Religion and a Concordia University Research Chair in Comparative Ethics.

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Ed Cabrera

Alumnus - Class of 2016

Current Position: Strategic Planning Analyst, Global Affairs Canada
Co-op position: Business Improvement Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Government & Consumer Services
Academic background: Political Science & French, McMaster University

Why did you choose Waterloo’s Master of Public Service program?

Frank Denton

Advisory Group Member

Frank Denton is the CEO of the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority, a regulatory body overseen by the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.  He spent 25 years working in the Ontario Public Service in a variety of senior executive positions.

Joshua Mariampillai

Student - Class of 2023

Co-op position: Master-Level Policy Analyst, Strategic Policy, Research, and Innovation Division, Ministry of the Solicitor General
Academic background: Political Science and Public Law, University of Toronto

Christopher Gunn

Alumnus - Class of 2014

Current position: Director of Enteprise Sales, Degreed Canada
Co-op experience: Analyst, Regional Economics & Innovation Unit, Ontario Ministry of Finance
Academic background: Political Science, University of Waterloo

Jasjeet Kiler

Alumnus - Class of 2019

Current position: Policy Analyst (Cannabis Retail Implementation), Ontario Ministry of Finance 
Co-op position: Policy Analyst, Human Services Integration Office, Ministry of Community and Social Services

Mathura Karunanithy

Alumnus - Class of 2015

Academic background: ​English, Religion, Women's Studies, ​University of Toronto
Co-op position: Research Assistant, Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration

Emmett Macfarlane

Professor (Political Science)

Professor Macfarlane’s research explores the relationships between rights, governance, and public policy, with a particular focus on the Supreme Court of Canada’s impact on public policy and political discourse under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. His current research examines legislative responses to court rulings on rights and the implications these interactions have for policy change, institutional relationships, and the meaning of the Constitution. Another project involves comparative study of bills of rights in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

Read Emmett Macfarlane's full profile.

Rayeh Kashef Al-Ghetaa

Alumnus - Class of 2016

Current position: Senior Economist, Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat 
Co-op position: Junior Business Analyst, eHealth Ontario
Academic Background: Political Science, McMaster University

Rachel High

Alumnus - Class of 2018

Current position: Policy Specialist (Strategic Policy & Government Relations), Halton Region 
Co-op position: Health Promotion Assistant, Region of Peel
Academic background: Honours Double Major in Political Science & Sociology, McMaster University

Sheila McConnell

Program Officer
The go-to-person for the program, Sheila spends her days building a community at the MPS program space and her nights with her golden retriever Lucy. She is an alumnus of Waterloo’s Honours B.A. program in Rhetoric and Professional Writing with an option in Speech Communications, Western’s M.A.

Ed Cabrera

Alumnus - Class of 2016

 

Current Position: Strategic Planning Analyst, Global Affairs Canada
Co-op position: Business Improvement Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Government & Consumer Services                                                           Academic background: Political Science & French, McMaster University

Harleen Kahlon

Alumnus - Class of 2019

Current position:  Planner (Provincial Planning Office), Ontario Ministry of Transportation 
Co-op position: Advisor, CleanTech & Advanced Manufacturing Branch, Ontario Investment Office (OIO), Ministry of Economic Development and Growth

Academic background: ​Economics, Finance Specialization- International Studies option, ​University of Waterloo
Co-op position: Assistant Analyst, Treasury Board of Canada, Secretariat

Nicholas Johnston

Student - Class of 2021

Academic background: Political Science and Economics, University of Waterloo 
Co-op position: Policy Analyst, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Rosemary McGowan

Associate Professor, Leadership (WLU-OB/HRM)

Dr. Rosemary A. McGowan is an Associate Professor in the Leadership Program at Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford campus.  Dr. McGowan’s research explores organizational discourse and focuses on women in management, perceptions of employment equity, work and family/eldercare challenges, as well as managerial roles and identities. In addition, she has co-authored papers on the experiences of college transfer students attending university. She is a published case writer. Her teaching interests include leadership, organizational behaviour, project management, and organization theory.

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Niké Gichuru

Alumnus - Class of 2016

Current Position: Senior Consultant, Ernst & Young
Co-op Position: Business Intelligence Coordinator, Regional Municipality of Peel 
Academic Background: Political Science, International Relations & Global Governance, University of Waterloo

Sonal Patel

Alumnus - Class of 2018

Current position: Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development 
​Co-op position: Policy Analyst, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Rachel Skinner

Alumnus - Class of 2014

Current position: Senior Policy Analyst, Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat 
Co-op position: Policy Assistant, Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Toronto (Government of Ontario)
Academic background: Philosophy, Brock University

Erin Dessau

Alumnus - Class of 2016

Current position: Senior Research Advisor for Safety Policy and Education Branch, Ministry of Transportation
Co-op position: Research Assistant, Ontario Health Study
Academic Background: Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University

Kyla Mackenzie

Alumnus - Class of 2019

Academic background: Bachelor of Arts, double major in English Literature/Law/Justice & minor in Philosophy, Laurentian University
Co-op position: Project Management Coordinator, Office of the Auditor General of Canada

Vydehi Kamalanathan

Alumnus - Class of 2015

Academic background: Arts and Business- History, Human Resources Specialization, University of Waterloo
Co-op position: Service Design & Transition Assistant, Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services 

Christine Dang

Student - Class of 2021


Co-op position: Research Analyst, Behavioural Insights Unit, Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat
Academic background: Bachelor of Science in Health Studies with Gerontology Minor, University of Waterloo

Alana Del Greco

Alumnus - Class of 2013

Current position: Manager (Policy & Government Relations), The Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO)
Co-op experience: Assistant Environmental Officer, Environmental Service Directorate, Public Works and Government Services Canada; Policy Assistant, Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 
Academic background: History & Political Science (York University), Bachelor of Education (University of Toronto)

Julia Ali

Alumnus - Class of 2016

Current position: Research & Policy Analyst, Region of Peel 
Co-op position: Health Promotion Assistant, Regional Municipality of Peel
Academic background: History & Peace Studies, McMaster University

Sami Elfar

Alumnus - Class of 2017

Current position: Policy/Program Advisor (Strategic Policy & Transportation Economics), Ministry of Transportation 
Co-op positions: Safety Research Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Assistant Project Officer, Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change 

Alex Pontieri

Student - Class of 2019

Academic Background: Honours Double Major in Business & Political Science, University of Waterloo.
Co-op Position: Economic Analyst, Ministry of Finance.

Whitney Philippi

Alumnus - Class of 2015

Current position: Policy and Issues Analyst, Capital Policy and Programs Branch, Ministry of Education
Co-op experience: Junior Policy Analyst, ON Ministry of Education
Academic background: English, Trent University
 

Khanh Dang

Alumnus - Class of 2014

Current position: Advisor (Health Planning and Performance), Region of Peel
Co-op experience: Health Promotion Assistant, Region of Peel
Academic background: Political Science and Health Studies, McMaster University 

Sarah McMaster

Student - Class of 2021

Co-op position: Policy Analyst, Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
Academic background: Health Studies, Bachelor of Science (Honours) & Minor in Gerontology, University of Waterloo

Keith Chau

Alumnus - Class of 2013

Current position: Senior Research Officer, Citizenship, Heritage and Regions - Canadian Heritage 
Co-op experience: Economic Research Assistant, Copyright and International Trade Policy, Canadian Heritage 
Academic background: Political Science & French, Western University

Michelle D'sa

Alumnus - Class of 2016

Current position: Senior Policy Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Government & Consumer Services
Co-op position: Project Coordinator, Ericsson Canada  
Academic background: Gender Studies & Political Science, Queen's University

Paraniya Balakumar

Alumnus - Class of 2018

Current position: Program Analyst (Provincial Anti-Human Trafficking) Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Co-op position: Policy/Research Assistant, Strategy & Innovation Branch, Environmental Services, York Region

John Johnston

Alumnus - Class of 2014

Current position: Policy Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs
Co-op experience: Organizational Effectiveness Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs
Academic background: Communication Studies and Performing Arts, St. Lawrence University

Christina Aquilina

Alumnus - Class of 2017

Current position: Senior Policy Analyst (Community Safety and Countering Crime Branch), Public Safety Canada
Co-op position: Analyst, Statistics Canada
Academic background: Legal Studies, Arts & Business co-op, minor in Sociology, University of Waterloo

Jessica Barber

Alumnus - Class of 2018

Current position: Marketing Coordinator Rapid Novor (biotechnology startup) 
Co-op position: Growth Specialist, Hubba (tech startup) & Usability Researcher, Desire2Learn

Janet Standen

Alumnus - Class of 2015

Current position: Records Clerk, City of Waterloo
Co-op experience: Junior Research/Policy Analyst, City of Waterloo
Academic background: Philosophy and Leadership Studies, University of New Brunswick

Matthew Johnson

Alumnus - Class of 2012

Congratulations to Matthew Johnson, MPS Class of 2012, who recently began the City of Windsor's new Economic Development Officer position.

Amisha Patel

Alumnus - Class of 2013

Current position: Business Improvement Analyst, Health Performance and Accountability, Regional Municipality of Peel
Co-op experience: Student Coordinator, Volunteer Resources Team, Health Services; Evaluation Assistant, Health Performance and Accountability, Regional Municipality of Peel
Academic background: Criminology and Law, University of Toronto

Emma Weel

Alumnus - Class of 2016

Current position: Senior Policy Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development 
Co-op position: Junior Policy Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Academic background: Philosophy, Western University

Leah Myers

Advisory Group Member

Leah Myers is the former Assistant Deputy Minster responsible for income security and pension policy at the Ontario Ministry of Finance. 

Jeff Bunn

Alumnus - Class of 2014

Current position: Deputy Clerk, Town of Tillsonburg
Co-op experience: Committee Coordinator, Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
​Academic background: Legal Studies, University of Waterloo

Barrie Li

Alumnus - Class of 2017

Current position: Business & Fiscal Planning Lead, Ontario Ministry of Transportation 
Co-op position: Research Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Finance
Academic background: Classical Studies, Queen's University

Patricia Kulaga

Alumnus - Class of 2019

Current position: Policy Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Co-op position: Policy and Programs Assistant/Research Marketing Associate, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Belqies Dagenais

Alumnus - Class of 2013

Current position: Policy Analyst (National Office for Victims), Public Safety Canada 
Co-op experience: Analyst-Researcher, Industry Canada 
Academic background: Political Science, University of Toronto

Kayla McKinnon

Communications Support (Contract)
Kayla is an alumnus of the Master of Public Service program, and was the Master of Public Service Association’s Director of Administration from 2010 – 2011. Prior to graduate studies, she completed her B.A. in Social Development Studies (Hons) at the University of Waterloo.

Ashley Dean

Alumnus - Class of 2013

Current career: Modern and Foreign Language Coordinator/Teacher, England
Co-op experience: Junior Program Officer, Environmental Stewardship Branch, Environment Canada; Student Leadership Program Assistant, Organizational and Human Development, University of Waterloo
Academic background: French, University of Waterloo

Lise Kay

Alumnus - Class of 2012

Current position: Senior Program Officer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada  
Co-op experience: Policy Analyst, Natural Resources Canada 
Academic background: Arts and Science, University of Guelph

Frankie Condon

Associate Professor (English Language and Literature)
Dr. Condon completed her BFA at York University in Theatre (Performing Arts, Honours), her MA at Clarion University of Pennsylvania, and her PhD at the University at Albany (State University of New York). Prior to her arrival at the University of Waterloo, she taught at Siena College in Loudonville New York, St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, and at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr.

Ryan Kleinau

Alumnus - Class of 2017

Current position: Parliamentary Assistant, Parliament of Canada 
Co-op position: Constituency Assistant to the Hon.Bardish Chagger, Member of Parliament for Waterloo riding 
Academic background: Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management, Minor in Law, Carleton University

Jessica Goddard

Alumnus - Class of 2019

Current position: Analyst, Manufacturing and Life Sciences Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) 
Co-op position: Analyst, Manufacturing and Life Sciences Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) 

Anindya Sen

Former Director | Professor (Economics)

Anindya Sen is a professor at the Department of Economics where he has taught since 1998; the current director of Master of the Public Service program; the Associate Director for Waterloo Cybersecurity & Privacy Institute; and the Director for Graduate Diploma in Computational Data Analytics for the Social Sciences & Humanities (CDASH).

Ben Schnitzer

Alumnus - Class of 2012

Current position: Senior Policy Analyst, Periodical Programs Directorate, Canadian Heritage 
Co-op experience: Policy Analyst, Canadian Heritage
Academic background: Music, University of Manitoba 

Amna Khan

Student - Class of 2021

Co-op position: Trade Commisioner (Special Projects), Global Affairs Canada 
Academic background: Political Science (B.A), University of Toronto 

Erin Dessau

Student - Class of 2016

Academic background: Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University
Co-op position: Research Assistant, Ontario Health Study 

Genelle Martin

Alumnus - Class of 2019

Academic background: Political Science and Business, Wilfrid Laurier University
Co-op position: Junior Business Advisor, Ontario Investment Office, Ministry of Economic Development and Growth 

Rick Camman

Alumnus - Class of 2017

Current position: Head of Regulatory Affairs, Eve & Co Incorporated 
Co-op position: Analyst, Retail and Service Industries Division at Statistics Canada

Nathan Tasker

Student - Class of 2019

Academic background: Social Development Studies, University of Waterloo
Co-op position: Documents and Logistics Branch Forms Management Project Assistant, Ministry of Government and Consumer Services

Angela V. Carter

Associate Professor, Department of Political Science & Balsillie School of International Affairs

Professor Carter’s research highlights the ecological and political-economic risks of fossil fuel dependence while advancing new policy measures to wind down fossil fuel extraction and production. Working alongside a community of scholars and policy advocates, she aims to reimagine Canadian and international climate policy. Visit angelavcarter.ca for more details about her research and grants, publications, teaching, graduate student supervision, and public engagement.

Matthew Johnson

Alumnus - Class of 2012
Current position: Executive Director (Strategic Partnerships & Innovation), WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation
Co-op work experience: Project Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; Economic Development Consultant, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs 

Lauren Li

Student - Class of 2021

Co-op Position: National Cybercrime Coordination Unit (NC3) at Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Academic Background: Honours Legal Studies and Biology, University of Waterloo Co-op Position: National Cybercrime Coordination Unit (NC3) at Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

Ashish Sharma

Alumnus - Class of 2014

Current position: Policy Analyst, Canadian Heritage
Co-op experience: Data Analyst, Periodical Publishing Policy, Canadian Heritage; Research Assistant, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, Gatineau
Academic background: Business Administration, Simon Fraser University
 

Keegan Filion

Alumnus - Class of 2016

Current position: Senior Analyst (Economic Strategy Tables Bureau), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada 
Co-op position: Research Intern, Niagara Parks Commission
Academic background: Political Science, Bishop's University

Raquel Damiao

Student - Class of 2019

Academic background: Bachelor of Arts, major in Legal Studies & minor in Political Science, University of Waterloo
Co-op position: Junior Program Officer, Income Security and Social Development Branch, Employment and Social Development Canada

Ian Chesney

Alumnus - Class of 2015

Current position: Senior Health Care Consultant, Santis Health
Co-op experience: PERL Policy Co-op, ON Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing
Academic background: History, Queen's University

Beverly Leung

Alumnus - Class of 2017

Current position: Senior Policy Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities 
Co-op position: Research & Insights Analyst, Toronto Transit Commission
Academic background: Global Development & Gender Studies, Queen’s University

Christie Wong

Alumnus - Class of 2018

Current position:  Business Intelligence Specialist, Blue North Strategies
Co-op position: Junior Operations Analyst (Business Planning & Analytics), Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.

Alexander Lanoszka

Director, Master of Public Service | Associate Professor (Political Science)

Dr. Alexander Lanoszka's research centres on international security. In his work on foreign and defence policy issues, he has studied how military alliances operate, whether to reassure its own members of continued support or to prevent adversaries from going about different types of aggression. He has made media appearances in CBC radio and television programming, The Economist, and many other outlets around the world. 

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Ju Hee Lee

Program Assistant

The go-to person for current students, Juhee blends academic insight with professional guidance, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. She is an alumnus of Waterloo's B.A. program in Sociology, Honours, and Arts and Business, Co-op.