Jennifer (she/her) recently graduated from the Balsillie School of International Affairs with a Master of International Public Policy. She also holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies in International Development from the University of Waterloo and a Certificate in Environmental Management from Durham College. She previously worked as a research fellow with Global Affairs Canada and a peace research intern with Project Ploughshares. Her diverse policy interests include human security, disability inclusion, gender equality, environmental justice, and climate action. Through this internship, Jennifer is most excited to learn about the role of politics in policy research and development at the federal level.