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 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.
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
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.
Current employer: Business Expertise Advisor, Service Canada
Academic Background: Political Science, Simon Fraser University
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
Meet MPS alum Kirstin Alleyne
Current position: Clean and Green Coordinator, City of Hamilton
Co-op experience: Assistant Environmental Planner, City of Hamilton
Academic background: Political Science, McMaster University
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
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.
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.
Academic background: Communications and Multimedia Studies, McMaster University
Co-op position: Junior Economist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Allan Kalashi Pour
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 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.
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
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
Principal at Stratgov Solutions
Current Position: Policy Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Education
Co-op Position: Business Analyst, eHealth Ontario & Research Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure
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.
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
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.
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
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
Jordan Hughes
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
Academic background: English, Religion, Women's Studies, University of Toronto
Co-op position: Research Assistant, Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
Hariharan Kukenthiran
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.
Current position: Senior Economist, Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat
Co-op position: Junior Business Analyst, eHealth Ontario
Academic Background: Political Science, McMaster University
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
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
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
Academic background: Political Science and Economics, University of Waterloo
Co-op position: Policy Analyst, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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.
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
Current position: Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Co-op position: Policy Analyst, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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
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
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
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
Former mayor of the City of Kitchener
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
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)
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
Meet MPS alum Stephanie Rempel
Current position: Senior Business Consultant, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure
Co-op experience: Advisor, Science and Technology Branch, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment
Academic background: Arts & Science, University of Guelph
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
Academic Background: Honours Double Major in Business & Political Science, University of Waterloo.
Co-op Position: Economic Analyst, Ministry of Finance.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Current position: Marketing Coordinator Rapid Novor (biotechnology startup)
Co-op position: Growth Specialist, Hubba (tech startup) & Usability Researcher, Desire2Learn
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
Congratulations to Matthew Johnson, MPS Class of 2012, who recently began the City of Windsor's new Economic Development Officer position.
Julianna Mutch
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
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 is the former Assistant Deputy Minster responsible for income security and pension policy at the Ontario Ministry of Finance.
Current position: Deputy Clerk, Town of Tillsonburg
Co-op experience: Committee Coordinator, Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
Academic background: Legal Studies, University of Waterloo
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
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
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
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
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
Meet MPS alum Aamir Hajeeyani
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
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 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).
Current position: Senior Policy Analyst, Periodical Programs Directorate, Canadian Heritage
Co-op experience: Policy Analyst, Canadian Heritage
Academic background: Music, University of Manitoba
Co-op position: Trade Commisioner (Special Projects), Global Affairs Canada
Academic background: Political Science (B.A), University of Toronto
Meet MPS alumn Tracy Suerich
Academic background: Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University
Co-op position: Research Assistant, Ontario Health Study
Academic background: Political Science and Business, Wilfrid Laurier University
Co-op position: Junior Business Advisor, Ontario Investment Office, Ministry of Economic Development and Growth
Kayla Carleton
Current position: Head of Regulatory Affairs, Eve & Co Incorporated
Co-op position: Analyst, Retail and Service Industries Division at Statistics Canada
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
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.
Meet MPS alum Sridaya Srivatsan
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Current position: Business Intelligence Specialist, Blue North Strategies
Co-op position: Junior Operations Analyst (Business Planning & Analytics), Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.
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.
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.
Jay Rawding is our new student advisor.