Location: I’m currently living and working in the unceded traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe Nation, known colonially as Ottawa. I’m from Ottawa originally and came back five years ago. I’m lucky to live downtown so I can enjoy walking, biking and running by the canal!
Tell us about your work on WPS
I’ve been supporting WPS programming in fragile and conflict-affected contexts for four years, including in Haiti, Colombia, Syria, Iraq, Sudan, Mali, and Ethiopia. Right now, I provide technical support to WPS/YPS projects in Syria and Ethiopia.
Share a highlight of your work on WPS issues
I’m particularly interested in the intersection of WPS and climate change, the weaponization of social media, the prevention of violent extremism, and inclusive conflict mediation. I’m also extremely in triple/HDP nexus discussions, and how WPS can be more strongly incorporated into those discussions.
Who do you admire in the WPS field?
My dear friend Hannah Bond, who is truly amazing in her passion and dedication for WPS.
What have you read recently that you would like to recommend to Network members?
If you could make one recommendation for the next National Action Plan on WPS, what would it be?
I would like to see more emphasis on transnational issues, such as the weaponization of social media, violent extremism, and climate change.
What is your dream for the WPS agenda?
My dream is that Canada’s commitment to an intersectional feminist approach to WPS, which has been nurtured in the CNAP 2, will continue to grow and gain momentum over the next decade.
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