Leoni-Almaz Reusing

2023

Dual Master of International and Global Affairs candidate at the Hertie School and the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy

Leoni-Almaz Reusing is a dual degree student pursuing a Master of Global and International Affairs at the Hertie School and Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. She completed a Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communications at the University of Sussex in 2022. Previously, Leoni-Almaz worked as a student assistant at the Centre for Sustainability, a Communications Coordinator at Generation Climate Europe, and an Intern at the United Nations. With a focus on security in her studies, Leoni-Almaz is excited to co-host the 2023 series of the podcast on the Geopolitics of the Arctic.

Elliot Simpson

2021-2022

Master of Global Affairs candidate at the University of Toronto’s
Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy

Elliott Simpson focused on facilitating conversations around strengthening the ties between Greenland and Canada. After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Edinburgh and HEC Paris, Elliott spent three years in the consulting world on Deloitte Canada’s Public Sector Transformation Team in Toronto. Following a year spent launching Ritual Technologies in Montreal, Elliott joined the Master of Global Affairs Program at the Munk School, with a specific focus on international relations and security. Elliott is very passionate about the Arctic having spent many summers kayaking and climbing in Greenland and Nunavut – and he is very excited to bring his knowledge and expertise to the team during his internship.

Lisa Toi

2021-2022

BA student, Peace, Conflict, and Justice and Philosophy, University of Toronto’s
Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy

While interning at Arctic360, Lisa Toi was an undergraduate student studying Peace, Conflict, and Justice and Philosophy at the University of Toronto. In the past, she has worked with the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace as a Development and Youth Engagement Specialist. She was also active in student groups such as Students for Shelters and HanVoice in hopes of utilizing the concepts in her studies to real-world issues. She served as the Co-Vice President at Students for Shelters UTSG and as an editor for the Students for Shelters Illuminate Magazine. She is particularly passionate about issues relating to human rights and environmental degradation. With Arctic360, she is excited to explore how these issues in intersect in the North American Arctic.

David Okojie

2021-2022

During his internship at Arctic360, David Okojie was an undergraduate student completing a specialist in Peace Conflict and Justice studies at the University of Toronto’s Munk School. He is passionate about International Relations, Canada’s overall role on the global stage, and law. He was also an executive member of his campus’ Black Future Lawyers sect, a student group supporting black-identifying students wishing to enter the legal profession. At  Arctic360, David is excited to discover the important role the artic plays in geopolitics and the legal steps that can be taken to protect both Canada and the Artic.

Paris Molokwu

2020-2022

BA student, Peace, Conflict, and Justice and Philosophy,
University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy

Paris Molokwu was an undergraduate scholar and playwright and artist while interning at Arctic360. He double majored in Peace Conflict and Justice, Studies at the University of Toronto’s Trudeau Centre, and in Theatre and Performance Studies. He is mainly interested in dramaturgical work and research in postcolonial theory, his work in Peace Conflict and Justice Studies serves as an anchor for his storytelling. Paris also brings experiences of sound production as an independent recording artist, having worked with an array of Toronto acts.

Connor Oke

2020-2022

Master of Global Affairs candidate at the University of Toronto’s
Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy

Connor Oke was a Master of Global Affairs candidate at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy during his internship at Arctic 360. In year two of this program, he pursued a dual concentration in innovation policy and international security. Connor also obtained a Bachelor of Journalism degree from Carleton University in 2019. Previously, his professional experiences have included periods as a communications advisor at Farm Radio International, an editorial assistant at the Cable Public Affairs Channel, a content development specialist at Ontario Parks, and an associate editor at Global Conversations. Connor is excited to be bringing these varied experiences to Arctic360 this summer to produce a podcast on innovation policy in Canada’s north.

Rebecca Rogers

2018-2022

MA student UBC

During her time as an Arctic360 Intern, Rebecca Rogers was a graduate student pursuing her MA in Political Science at the University of British Columbia. Her research focused on the Arctic, specifically studying the role of non-state actors in the region and the development of international law. In addition to her studies, Rebecca worked as a Graduate Research Assistant where she supported ethical community-based research practices and advocated for knowledge mobilization. Rebecca is excited to be working with Arctic360 and looks forward to learning more about innovation in the Arctic.