Alumni | Master of Peace and Conflict Studies

2014 Graduates 2015 Graduates

Brent Charette

Operation and Church Engagement Minister, Mennonite Church Eastern Canada (MCEC)

Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario

Melody Chen

Juris Doctor (J.D.) Candidate, Singapore Management University

Singapore

Research Focus

Civil conflicts in Myanmar, specifically looking at the social, political, and religious roots of the conflicts, focusing on the ethnic discrimination faced by ethnic minorities. As well as, the use of non-violent means in protests and the significance of international law in Myanmar.

Testimonial of MPACS

The best memory I have of MPACS is the sense of community we had as a cohort. It was something I really took for granted! There is such an eagerness to share resources and knowledge, and you definitely feel like your whole cohort is embarking on an adventure to learn together. The friendships forged over long days in academic discussion and late nights spent writing papers are truly invaluable. They provided a support network of encouragement, making MPACS truly enjoyable.

Rod Friesen

Ontario Network Manager, Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) and Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP), Carizon Family and Community Services

Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario

Human Resources Management Online Instructor, Durham College

Oshawa, Ontario

Research Focus

Kitchener-Waterloo Church Involvement with Refugee Issues and Needs and the Role of the Mennonite Coalition For Refugee Support.

Testimonial of MPACS

I thoroughly enjoyed taking the 16 month MPACS program and was part of the first cohort that graduated in 2014. MPACS provided academic and practical experience that allowed me to be challenged and continued to build on my skills as a professional in my field of human resources and non-profit management. I have a much broader understanding of civil society and peace building activities and how this knowledge can relate to the local context and work in community development.

Babina Kharel

Case Officer, Metro Immigration

Mississauga, Ontario

Ellen Sikorski

PhD Candidate, Peace and Conflict Studies

Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice, University of Manitoba

Thesis Topic: Voluntourism and Peacebuilding: Exploring Youth Attitudes about Volunteer Travel and its Potential to Transform Canadian Youth into Modern Day Peacebuilders

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Testimonial of MPACS

MPACS was a great learning environment because you had a broad spectrum of students ranging in age, experience, and geography. The professors were inspiring and willing to assist students in their development.