Welcome to the Peace, Conflict & Justice program
As the returning Director of PCJ, it is a real pleasure to be back in this community and to build on the work of those who have shaped the program into what it is today. We are living through a turbulent and uncertain period in global affairs, and the questions at the heart of PCJ—about violence, justice, institutions, power, and social change—have never been more urgent.
My goal as Director is for PCJ to serve as an intellectual home for students who want to understand the world as it is, and who also want to think critically and responsibly about how it might be made more peaceful and just. Our faculty are not only leaders in their fields, but also deeply committed educators who continually rethink how we teach and learn in a rapidly changing global context.
PCJ is a space where difficult questions are welcomed and ideas are debated with rigor and care. Students learn from scholars, practitioners, activists, alumni, Munk Fellows, and guest speakers who are actively engaged in global affairs. Just as importantly, PCJ is a community—one where students find belonging, build lasting relationships, and grow together as learners and future leaders.
I welcome conversations with students at every stage of their academic journey. Whether you are already part of the PCJ community or considering it as your academic home, I encourage you to reach out and engage fully with the program. PCJ is a place to take intellectual risks, to test ideas, and to learn through experimentation—knowing that curiosity, effort, and reflection matter more than getting everything right the first time. I hope PCJ will help you deepen your interests, sharpen your thinking, and gain the confidence to engage thoughtfully with the complex world around you.