MGA Student Ambassadors

Madomi Kusano

Madomi is a first-year Master of Global Affairs student at the Munk School, with a BA in International Development Studies and Economics from McGill University. Her academic interests center on economic development, global health, and the social dimensions of global policy. With experience in community care and research-driven advocacy, Madomi is passionate about exploring Global Development and Innovation Policy at the Munk School, guided by her commitment to inclusive and community-centered approaches.

Tsahai Carter

Tsahai (she/her) is a Juris Doctor/Master of Global Affairs student. She studied Political Science at the University of Ottawa and worked for the federal public service before returning to her studies. Tsahai is passionate about public policy, international trade and diplomacy, and Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. She aims to build a career at the intersection of law, policy, and global affairs, advocating for inclusive and just institutions both in Canada and internationally.

Robyn Ahn

Robyn is a Master of Global Affairs student at the Munk School, with a BSc in Kinesiology and Health Science from York University. Her interests lie in diplomacy and the design of public policies that advance security, climate resilience, global health, and sustainable development. She’s active in the PCC International Affairs Committee, student leadership, and community engagement. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, hiking, playing softball and exploring new food spots around the city.

Roya Aboosaidi

Roya is a Master of Global Affairs student with a passion for Canadian foreign policy, humanitarian coordination, and AI development in public institutions. She has worked with the United Nations in Geneva on policy development and crisis resolution, collaborating with governments, international organizations, and civil society. Her research focuses on genocide prevention and response, the adoption of AI in the humanitarian sector, and strategies for containing infectious diseases.

Arundhati Banerjee

Arundhati is a 1st year Master of Global Affairs student at the Munk School, with an HBA in Political Science from the University of Toronto. Her interests extend across innovation policy, global markets, and diplomacy. With experience in policy research, client relations, and project management, she aims to develop her skills as a Policy Analyst at Munk. Beyond academics, Arundhati enjoys reading, watching movies, and exploring the city with her friends.

Samuel Sands 

Sam is a second-year Master of Global Affairs (MGA) student with a focus on Global Security. Before attending the Munk School, he completed degrees in History and Business Administration as a Morehead-Cain Scholar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and worked for three years in the investment management space in Washington, DC. Sam’s recent summer internship took him to Ottawa, where he served in the federal government on the Geopolitics and National Security (GNS) team at the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS).

Diana Salama 

Diana is a Master of Global Affairs student at the Munk School, with an HBA in Public Policy, Political Science, and Philosophy from the University of Toronto. She has experience as a Client Advisor at the Royal Bank of Canada, as Cabin Crew with Emirates, in humanitarian crisis response with the Canadian Red Cross, and in compliance analysis and policy research with the G7 Research Group. Passionate about global governance, sustainable economic development, and diplomacy, Diana also enjoys fitness, community engagement, and cross-cultural connection.

Yunjin Jo

Yunjin is a first-year Master of Global Affairs student at the Munk School, with a BA in Political Science from the University of Toronto. Her academic interests focus on economic development and global markets. With experience in policy research and project management, she is interested in understanding global trends through a multi-layered, analytical lens.

Basmah Ramadan 

Basmah is a second-year student in the Masters of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. She completed her undergraduate at the University of Toronto in International Relations with a double minor in Political Science, and Critical Studies in Equity and Solidarity. Basmah has been part of the Muslim Students’ Association (UTSG) for numerous years and is currently serving as the President. She is currently working with Jumpstart Refugee Talent, a non-profit organization supporting refugees finding meaningful employment. One notable contribution is pitching two webinars with Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) to discuss the importance of hiring refugee talent which attracted over 500 HR Professionals. 

Shaunik Sharma

Shaunik is a first-year Master of Global Affairs student at the Munk School. He earned a BSc in Synthetic Biology and an MSc in Biochemistry from Western University, with research experience in structural biology and drug discovery. His academic interests include innovation policy, global markets, and industrial strategy, particularly Canada’s biopharmaceutical competitiveness and AI’s role in healthcare. In his free time, he enjoys following foreign affairs, strength training, and spending time with family and friends.

Noah Marsden 

Noah is a Dual Master of Public Policy and Master of Global Affairs Candidate with Sciences Po and the Munk School. He completed his Bachelor of Arts at the University of British Columbia, double-majoring in political science and history, and is currently writing a major research paper on algorithmic technologies and border security. He is excited to talk more about the unique programs and opportunities offered by the Munk School!

Desana Rose

Desana double majored in English and Business at the University of Waterloo, where she worked for the university newspaper as a Reporter and later the Managing Editor. After graduating, Desana worked for two years in sustainable finance as an ESG Research Analyst at Fitch, where she specialized in healthcare, transportation, and labour issues. Desana spent the last year living in Amsterdam, travelling, working at a restaurant, and occasionally writing.

Niyoosha Tabassum

Niyoosha is a first-year Master of Global Affairs student at the Munk School. She earned a BHSc (Health Sciences) at the University of Ottawa as a Fulbright Canada Killam Fellow. She has a wide range of professional experience in the public sector, project management, health systems, and research. Her interests extend across global policy, global markets, diplomacy, trade policies and regulations. In her spare time, she enjoys going to art galleries, travelling and volunteering.

Eric Tan

Eric is an international student from Singapore and is currently in Year 2 of the MGA program at the Munk School, with dual emphases in Global Markets and Global Security. He has years of experience supporting the APAC regulatory compliance work at Airbnb and previously worked at a non-profit organization advancing bilateral relations between Singapore and China. Eric seeks to bridge both Eastern and Western societies by being an interlocutor of values and ideas . He is an avid learner of languages and uses them effectively to build rapport with people of different cultures and nationalities.

Ananya Anupam

Ananya studied Politics, Business, and International Relations at the University of Waterloo. There, she worked in product management in the fintech and SME consulting fields and also co-founded an ed-tech startup. Since graduating, Ananya has worked in the Canadian sports industry at theScore's headquarters in Toronto, where she has built software across the company's media and regulated iGaming apps in Canada and the United States. 

Kiran Singh

Kiran is a second-year Master of Global Affairs candidate at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, with a background in International Development Studies from McGill University. Her interests span conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and global development, informed by internships with the International Organization for Migration in Zimbabwe and the UN Department of Global Communications in New York. At Munk, she is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Global Security Policy Group and serves as a Teaching Assistant for Global Development.