MPP students

Meet Our MPPs: Isabella Coronado Doria

Bela Sullivan — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:41:08 +0000

Before the MPP, Isabella worked in Colombia to expand access to education for underserved communities.

MPP '25 Husein Pumaya Yakubu Wins Two Prestigious Awards for Social Enterprise SheaMe

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Mon, 12 May 2025 17:18:59 +0000

We are proud to celebrate MPP '25 Husein Pumaya Yakubu, whose social enterprise SheaMe placed second in both the Mastercard Foundation Dobson Start-up Awards and the Dobson Bootcamp and Cup Competition, 2025 — two of the most competitive entrepreneurship programs hosted by the ��ϲ�� Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship and supported by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ��ϲ�� University.

Husein Pumaya Yakubu on Transparency as a Tool for Long-Term Governance in Ghana | Policy Magazine

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:09:14 +0000

April 15, 2025 | MPP '25 Husein Pumaya Yakubu highlights the limitations of transparency in Ghana’s post-pandemic governance. While former president Nana Akufo-Addo’s transparent communication during COVID-19 initially unified citizens, Yakubu argues it masked deeper issues like economic mismanagement and rising debt. Drawing a parallel with Canada, Yakubu suggests that transparency, while crucial during crises, must be sustained through regular financial updates, stronger oversight, and grassroots participation.

Anil Wasif on Bangladesh's Current Political Upheaval | Policy Magazine

pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:00:24 +0000

July 24, 2024 | Our alumni, Anil Wasif, from the MPP Cohort of 2020-21, who also sits on the advisory board of the Max Bell School of Public Policy wrote an article on the current upheaval in Bangladesh. "The past week’s events in Bangladesh, where nearly 200 people have lost their lives in a violent crackdown on student-led protests, is just the latest reminder of the underlying social and political issues plaguing Bangladeshi society.

From Rhetoric to Reality: Bridging the Gap in Indigenous Justice Initiatives | Policy Magazine

kibel.aker@mcgill.ca — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:23:23 +0000

Can the Liberal government’s Indigenous Justice Strategy catalyze a new era of transformative reconciliation? The ball is in Justice Minister Arif Virani’s court.

Protecting our Privacy: Strengthening Accountability for Public Surveillance | Policy Magazine

pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca — Thu, 09 May 2024 16:24:39 +0000

May 8, 2024 | In Policy Magazine’s Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are asked to write articles on issues important to them. In the fifth article for 2024, Asha Sivarajah underscores the importance of safeguarding privacy rights while ensuring transparency and accountability in public institutions' use of surveillance technologies.

Abdelrahman Sherif on the Hot Cities of the World Tour | PBS Mountain Lake

pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca — Thu, 02 May 2024 20:24:49 +0000

April 26, 2024 | Abdelrahman Sherif, born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, is part of the fifth cohort of MPPs. His expertise in management consulting has allowed him to make significant contributions to a diverse array of transformational and strategic projects, providing firsthand insight into the impact of public policy in the MENA Region.

Meet Our MPPs: Pallawi Anand

Pinaki Siwach — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:56:59 +0000

Pallawi joined the Max Bell School from India to gain practical experience in public policy making as a returning Indian government officer.

Tackling the Negative Implications of a Less-Cash Society | CBC News

pinaki.siwach@mcgill.ca — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:52:54 +0000

June 30, 2024 | The digital brigade, powered by e-transfers, PayPal and Apple Pay, has gained unprecedented momentum. This is leading towards a cashless society, as Canadians tend to embrace electronic methods of payments. However, cash holds many significance in the social and economic realm. CBC News featured one of our MPP alum, Aftab Ahmed for their news article about the harm of leaping towards the cashless Canadian economy.

Meet Our MPPs: Arwa Emhemed

Pinaki Siwach — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:28:37 +0000

Arwa joined the Max Bell School from Libya to gain practical experience in public policy making.

Meet Our MPPs: Sarahí Nava Marquina, Nina Hernández Jayme, and Fiorella Becerra Ortiz

Harper Ladd — Fri, 17 May 2024 18:09:11 +0000

Every MPP hopes to find new friends and new connections when they arrive at Max Bell, but a lucky few find their lifelong friends. Sarahí Nava Marquina, Nina Hernández Jayme, and Fiorella Becerra Ortiz are from different backgrounds and different countries but bonded over a shared passion for equity and a strong desire to make a meaningful impact in the world of public service.

Meet Our MPPs: Rebecca Kresta

Keith Andre Baybayon — Tue, 14 May 2024 21:15:01 +0000

Mechanical engineer turned humanitarian logistician, Rebecca aims to bridge the gap between technical expertise and policymaking.

Three McCall MacBain Scholars join 24-25 MPP

Julia Lo — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:35:47 +0000

Welcoming Al-Amin Ahamed, Harley Martin, Noémie Veilleux, Isabella Coronado Doria, Juan Francisco Escalante Villar, Suhanya Joseph de Saram, Jacob Kates Rose, and Bianca Mammarella to the 24-25 MPP class.

Meet Our MPPs: Sean Celi

Keith Andre Baybayon — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:23:37 +0000

Sean Celi shares what led him to pursue an MPP at Max Bell.

Kamala Harris set to attend global climate conference in Dubai | CNN

kibel.aker@mcgill.ca — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:59:39 +0000

December 2, 2023 | Kim Brunhuber speaks with MPP alumni Henna Hundal, a delegate to the U.N. Climate Change Conference, about what to expect from U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the COP28 climate conference.

She also talks about COP28 being the first climate conference to have a dedicated day for health effects of climate change.