Undergraduate Major/Minor
Conflict Studies and Human Rights
Research Interest
Green extractivism, just transition, climate justice, decolonization.
Thesis Topic
Examining the intersections between green extractivism and the politics of Indigenous consent within expanding lithium frontiers in Canada and Chile.
Supervisor(s)
Professor Teresa Kramarz
What interested you in the MES program?
Outside my studies, I worked for several years in climate communications in Canada and as a research assistant on transitional & transformative justice research in Chile. These experiences led me to begin to see connections between the practical side of the climate transition at the local level here in Canada (increasing installation of solar panels, uptake of EVs, etc), and controversial Canadian "critical mineral" mining projects in Chile. I was drawn to the MES program as an opportunity to complete a thesis-based Master's program in 12 months, where I could take some time to research a topic that connects my past work and research experiences.
What aspects of the program do you enjoy? What did you hope to gain/are currently gaining from the program?
I am enjoying the challenge of developing and completing an original research project within a one year timeline! It's been great to work closely with my supervisor, take interesting courses, and learn from the other students in my cohort.
Future Aspirations (career, education, etc.)
After this program, I hope to return to climate & environmental justice work. I'm also exploring the possibility of further research and graduate studies down the line.
