MPP Student ambassadors
Curious about the Master of Public Policy program? Why not speak to one of our students?
The MPP program has a group of dedicated student ambassadors to help you understand and navigate the program. To speak with one of our MPP student ambassadors, contact discover.munk@utoronto.ca
Get to know this year's ambassadors below!
Tashyana Davidson
Tashy is a second-year Master of Public Policy student at the Munk School. She holds a BA&Sc from McMaster University and has worked in non-profit disability services, writing, and learning design. Her interests include co-operative housing, care economy issues like long-term care, and the intersection of political philosophy and policy. She volunteers with the Public Good Initiative and the Public Policy and Governance Review.
Thomas Yue
Thomas is a Master of Public Policy candidate at the Munk School, with a BA in History and Contemporary Asian Studies from U of T. He’s interned in Canada and Hong Kong, including at PwC and the Competition Commission. His interests include public policy economics, climate policy, and Asia-Pacific comparative politics. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, Thomas enjoys writing, photography, and soccer in his free time.
Anna Hancin
Anna is in her final year of the Master of Public Policy program at the University of Toronto’s Munk School. As President of the MPP Students’ Association, she fosters community and student advocacy. She interned with the Ministry of Energy and Mines, developing interests in intergovernmental affairs and critical minerals. Anna holds a BA in Public Policy and Governance from St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia.
Yifei Wang
Yifei is a Master of Public Policy candidate at the Munk School, with a BSocSc in Public Administration from the University of Ottawa. Her interests span economics, environment, and innovation. With experience in both Canadian and Chinese sectors, she brings a global lens to policy. She’s active in student leadership, fluent in French, Mandarin, and English, and enjoys K-pop dancing, gaming, and livestreaming outside of academics.
Sonya Mungal
Sonya is a Master of Public Policy candidate at the University of Toronto’s Munk School, with a BA in Criminal Justice and Public Policy from Guelph. Her interests include childcare, school food programs, and poverty reduction. She’s worked as a Policy Intern at the Minister’s Office and has experience in equity advocacy, research, and urban planning. Outside school, she enjoys baking, trying new foods, and meeting people.
Nathania Ebegbare
Nathania is an first-year MPP candidate at the Munk School focused on social policy and inclusive innovation. With experience ranging from mental health research at St. Michael’s Hospital to philanthropy at CMHA Toronto. She thrives at the intersection of evidence and empathy. Beyond policy, she is a designer, stylist, and lifelong learner who reads a new book every week.
Shazma Nafis
Shazma is a first-year Master of Public Policy student at the Munk School. She holds a BA in Global Development Studies with minors in Economics and Political Science from U of T Scarborough. As a former Program Officer at IDRF, she supported education, hygiene, and food access initiatives. Passionate about bridging policy and practice, Shazma aims to advance sustainable, community-driven development through impactful public policy work.
Josyl Singh
Josyl is a 2026 MPP candidate at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, with a HBA in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Toronto. She specializes in social policy, with a particular emphasis on health care access and equity through combining empirical and qualitative approaches. During her time at Munk, she has had the opportunity to intern at Davis Pier, support pro-bono policy projects through the Public Good Initiative, and provide mentorship through the Global Ideas Institute.
Angel Liang
Angel is a first-year Master of Public Policy student at the Munk School, with a background in engineering and business management. She previously worked in IT recruiting and is currently studying Microsoft Azure-related courses to stay current with technological trends. Angel is particularly interested in how AI and technology intersect with policy. She is fluent in English and Mandarin, and enjoys attending anime conventions as a cosplayer.
Sophia Qiu
Sophia is a first-year Master of Public Policy student at the Munk School. She studied at Emory University and the University of Chicago before working in investment banking on IPO listings with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Her interests include sustainability, climate policy, and the intersection of finance and public policy. Originally from Beijing, Sophia is excited to begin a new chapter in Toronto and share her experiences navigating graduate school and moving abroad.
Arianne Joyce Padillo
Arianne is a first-year Master of Public Policy candidate at the Munk School with an HBA in Political Science and French Studies from the University of Toronto. Before pursuing her MPP, she was an intern of the Parliamentary Internship Programme and after, a Tour Officer for Jagmeet Singh, then-leader of the federal New Democratic Party. Arianne’s policy interests lie in the intersection of politics and public policy.
Celdric Payomo
My name is Celdric and I am currently a first year MPP student at the Munk School. I have an interdisciplinary background in criminal justice, legal studies, and teaching and learning. The domains of policy that I am interested in are health, criminal justice, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. My professional background is primarily centered around academics and NGOs. Outside of my academics and professional life, I spend my free time travelling, dancing and trying out new restaurants.