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While integrating extensive educational and research resources, we prepare you for future careers as policy makers, policy analysts, managers and other professionals in the public, non-profit as well as private sectors. After graduating from York you will be equipped for effective, efficient, and accountable democratic governance in a complex and multicultural world.

Hear from some of our alumni, who have gone on to do notable work.

Listen to testimonials from recent BPA program graduates Sukhpreet Singh & Gurkamal Dhahan and from MPPAL alumna Kirsten Barnes.

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BPA = Bachelor of Public Administration (starting in 2010)

BA = Bachelor of Arts (2009 and earlier)



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Muhammed Adel Afzal

Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2010

Barrister and Solicitor, Sole Proprietor

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Ina Agastra

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2012

Manager, International Programs & Partnerships, George Brown College

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Mohammad Naser Akbar

Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2021

Analyst, Natural Resources Canada

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Fizza Akhtar

Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2022

Case Management Officer, Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services - Family Responsibility Office

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Scott Allardyce

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2017

Senior Policy Advisor, Ontario Government

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Mercedeh Andalibi

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2014

Manager of Client Services, VentureLAB

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Anthony Antonacci

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2013

Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA), 2011

Policy & Program Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Transportation

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David Au

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Specialized Honours 2004

Director, Government of Ontario, Treasury Board Secretariat

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Nilufar Bahman

Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2017

Facility and Security Assessment and Authorization Officer, Public Services and Procurement Canada

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Kevin Baksh

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2015

Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA), 2015

Administrative Assistant, Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change

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Sutha Balasingham

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2013

Head, Strategic Initiatives, Regional Municipality of York

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Amuna Baraka-Clarke

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2018

Sr. Director, People & Culture, LOFT Community Services

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Munisha Basiram

Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2017

Program Coordinator, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport

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Stacey Berry

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2014

Strategic Advisor and Campaign Coordinator, Help Fight Ebola Canada (Awareness Campaign)

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Sarika Bhatnagar

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2021

Provincial Prosecutor, Ministry of the Attorney General Ontario

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Vasiola Bibolli

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2012

Law Student,

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Vincent Bozic

2021

Adjudicative Tribunals Coordinator, CPA Ontario

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Ashley Burger

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2010

Manager/Senior Advisor, Indigenous Services Canada

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Dawid Burzynski

Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2013

Assistant to Member of Provincial Parliament, Legislative Assembly of Ontario

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Ashley M. Cabral

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2017

Senior Advisor, Metrolinx

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Melissa Calanza

Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2016

Branch Coordinator, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

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Jim Cassimatis

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Specialized Honours 1988

Chief Operating Officer, Bereavement Authority of Ontario

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Munir Chagpar

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2021

Financial Sector Specialist, Bank of Canada

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Liann Cheung

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2020

Business Programs and Solutions Specialist, Human Services Integration Project, City of Toronto, Social Development, Finance & Administration

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Mike Chiappetta

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours 2008

Advisor, Regulated Assessment and Property Tax Policy, Government of Alberta

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Carmine Cichella

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2014

Director, Agile Delivery - Technology & Operation, Royal Bank of Canada

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Peter Constantinou

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Specialized Honours 1989

Sessional Assistant Professor, School of Public Policy and Administration, York University

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Rany Danial

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2020

Public Administration, Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2018

Policy Analyst, Ministry of Education - Student Achievement Division, Student Achievement Supports Branch

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Obaid Daud

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2014

Program Evaluator, Jane and Finch Community Centre

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Corey Davidson

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2013

Executive Assistant to the Assistant Deputy Minister, ServiceOntario, Ministry of Government and Consumer Services

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Gurkamal Dhahan

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2022

Public Administration, Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2020

Policy Coordinator, Town of Aurora

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Orelie Di Mavindi

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2019

Assessment Officer, Courts Administration Service (Federal Court)

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Rushell Dissanayake

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2023

Public Administration, Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2022

Registration Services Representative, Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery - Land Registration Services Branch (Ontario Public Service)

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Meghan Ditta

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2021

Supervisor of Strategy and Transformation Division - Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, The Corporation of the Township of King

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Lana Dodson

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2020

A/Assistant Director of Operations Strategic Initiatives and Projects, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

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Steve Durant

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2009

PhD Student and Research Associate, University of Toronto

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Khadeja Elsibai

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2022

Public Administration, Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2020

Acting Senior Policy Analyst, Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy

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Andrew Farah

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2017

Manager, Long-Term Care and Seniors, Ontario Office of the Treasury Board

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Rocco Fasano

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Specialized Honours 2002

Senior Business Advisor, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

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Darlene Ferreira

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2021

Senior Policy and Programs Analyst, Ontario Public Service

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Lynn Fournier-Ruggles

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2010

Professor/Field Placement Coordinator, Seneca College, School of Legal and Public Administration

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Marco Giancarlo

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2015

Public Administration, Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Specialized Honours 2009

Regional Program Manager, Emergency Management, Indigenous Services Canada

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Kevin Giddings

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2015

Project Policy Analyst, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Government of Ontario

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Nathan Gomes

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours 2004

Senior Intergovernmental Economist, Ontario Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs, Cabinet Office

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Muhammad Gondal

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2009

Assistant Commissioner, Government of Punjab Province, Pakistan

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Yana Gravets Olshtynskaya

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2013

Public Administration, Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2011

Senior Advisor (Office of the Budget), Regional Municipality of York

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Gidon Gruss

Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2011

Manager, Pharmaceutical Strategy, Ontario Public Service

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Callum Haslam

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2016

Senior Policy Analyst, British Columbia Energy and Mines Digital Trust Project

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Fay-Anne Herod

2016

Masters Student (LLM in International Law, specialization in International Relations), University of Kent, Brussels, Belgium

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Safia Hirsi

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2020

Public Administration, Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2019

Business Planner, Toronto Community Housing Corporation

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Ezra Isaacson

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2014

Team Lead - Financial Decision Support, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

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Masuud Issa

2020

JD Candidate, Osgoode Hall Law School

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Daniel Italiano

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2013

Insurance Broker, Oracle RMS Insurance Risk Management Services Inc.

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Sikandar Jamal

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2014

Management Consultant, AB Agrigrow Enterprises

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Yunus Jawaheer

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2020

Project Manager and Senior Corporate Analyst, Government of Canada

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Jennifer Servos Jones

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2014

Strategic Advisor, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services

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Judith Oluwatosin Jubril

Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2013

Graduate Assistant/Graduate Student, York University

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Nyrie K

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2014

Policy Analyst, Ministry of Transportation

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Manivillie Kanagasabapathy

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2013

Project Manager, South Asian Women's Centre

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Leanna Karremans

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2012

Director - Research, Policy and Communications, Pathway Group

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Asare Kester-Akrofi

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2020

Senior Change Management Consultant, City of Toronto

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Samer Khurshid

Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2019

Defence Research and Procurement Analyst & Counter Terrorism Specialist, North Atlantic Treaty Organization - NATO

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Gyula Kovacs

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2021

Senior Policy and Programs Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Education l Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities

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Shaun Kuttiyil

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2015

Public Administration, Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2011

Senior Program Analyst, Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care

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Jennifer Lai

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2020

Research and Policy Analyst, Regional Municipality of York

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Bert Lauwers

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2014

President and CEO, Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay Ontario

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Derek Lett

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours 1991

Executive Director, Office of the Conflict of Interest Commissioner

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Helga Gonzalez Leyton

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2014

Service Canada Benefits Officer, Government of Canada

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Akeem Maginley

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2014

Senior Programs Officer, Transport Canada

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Faria Majeed

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2022

Policy Analyst, Ministry of Education

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Jackie Mak

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours 2007

Investment Management Analyst, Morgan Stanley

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Shirin Mandani

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2012

Executive Director,

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Joseph Martino

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2016

Deputy Director, Special Investigations Unit - Ministry of the Attorney General

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Francesca Mattei

2019

Executive Assistant/General Manager, Dynamic Entertainment Group

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Charine Mattis

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2011

Student Financial Advisor, York University

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Sandra McEleney

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2018

Transit Planner, The Region of Durham

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Heather McMartin

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2009

Director of Development & Campaigns, Canadian Stage

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Alice Melcov

Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2009

Legal and Policy Advisor, Ontario Hospital Association

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Adriano Mena

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours 2001

Executive Assistant to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Negotiations and Reconciliation, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs

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Richard Mohammed

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2020

By-law Officer, City of Brampton

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Georgette Morris

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2016

Certificate in Public Policy Analysis 2014

Doctoral Candidate & Junior Policy Analyst, Government of Canada

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Tina Motavalli

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2013

Account Executive, Sanofi

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Sindiswa Moyo

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2020

Manager and Service Advisor in the Office of Chief Planning Officer, Metrolinx

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Naji Naeemzada

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2014

Entrepreneurship Development Coordinator, VentureLab

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Ajay Nandalall

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2016

Public Administration, Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2014

Risk Manager, Environmental & Social Risk Management, Toronto-Dominion Bank

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Fausto Natarelli

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Specialized Honours 1984

Adjunct Professor, York University School of Public Policy and Administration

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Jennifer Nguyen

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2016

Policy Analyst,

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Bonnie Granata Nunnari

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2013

Business Development Manager, Global Business & Emerging Industries, Calgary Economic Development

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Alyssa Offenheim

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2020

Public Administration, Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2019

Policy Analyst, Ministry of the Solicitor General

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Apollo Ojara

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2017

Senior Policy Advisor to the Assistant Deputy Minister & Chief Administrative Officer, Ministry of Health & Ministry of Long-Term Care, Ontario Public Service

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Tiago De Oliveira

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2020

Public Administration, Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2014

Payroll Transformation Project Lead, City of Toronto

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Minh On

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours 2003

Policy Analyst, Natural Resources Canada, Science and Policy Integration

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Tasha Oommen

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2019

Program Coordinator, Ontario Public Service

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Jennifer Persaud

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2014

Governance Coordinator, Central East Local Health Integration Network

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Nadine Persaud

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2013

Senior Policy Analyst, Canada Border Services Agency

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Michael Pogorzelski

Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2013

Senior Issues Coordinator, Deputy Minister's Office, Ministry of Long-term Care

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Brian Raposo

Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2019

Policy & Programs Assistant, Ministry of Transportation

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Preeya Rateja

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2014

Program Coordinator - Justice on Target, Ministry of the Attorney General - Government of Ontario

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Genadiy Rau

Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2011

Project Manager, UNDP Country Office in Kazakhstan

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Lisa Reinhardt

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2023

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Director, Corporate Affairs, Ontario Public School Boards' Association

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Dina Ricco

2017

Schulich Master of Management Candidate,

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John Riches

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2019

Deputy Chief, Regulatory Compliance & Administration, Region of Durham Paramedic Services

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David Rudoler

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2009

Public Administration, Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours 2007

Assistant Professor, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

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Eric Sabiti

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2015

Program Advisor, Ontario Public Service

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Yousef Salama

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2009

Manager, Innovation (Public-Private Partnerships), Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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Shireen Salti

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2017

Executive Director, Canadian Arab Institute

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Sundeep Sandhu

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours 2003

Partner, Blaney McMurtry LLP

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Donna-Lee Saunders

2021

Specialist, Diversity & Inclusion, City of Toronto

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Victor Severino

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Specialized Honours 1988

Vice President / Former Assistant Deputy Minister, Toronto Region Board of Trade

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Jocelyn Short

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2020

Director, Internal & External Affairs, Metrolinx

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Natalie Sie

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2014

Deloitte Toronto Greenhouse Operations Lead, Deloitte LLP

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Sukhpreet Singh

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2023

Public Administration, Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2019

Privacy Consultant, Valencia Risk

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Judith D'Souza Soares

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2013

Director, Occupational Disease & Survivor Benefits Program, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board

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Meghan Sullivan

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2015

Service Canada Benefits Officer, Service Canada

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Sadaf Syed

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2015

Business Operations Manager, Oracle

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Rosa Taddeo

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2011

Strategic Advisor, Ontario Public Service - Ministry of the Solicitor General - Inspectorate of Policing - Office of the Inspector General

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Danielle Thibodeau

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2014

Innovation and Learning Manager, Queen Mary, University of London

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Piragal Thiru

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2010

Head, Policy & Stakeholder Relations, Transportation Services, The Regional Municipality of York

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Mandy Tsang

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2020

Manager/Deputy Chief Building Official,

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Lindsey Ushtchenko

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2015

Manager of Policing Standards, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services

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Anisa Vangjeli

Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2014

Program Analyst, Department of National Defence

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Laksh Vig

Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2012

Government Relations Assistant, York University

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Muhammad Wajahat Faizan

2014

Masters Student (LLM Oil Gas & Energy Law), Robert Gordon University Aberdeen

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Tanya Waugh

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2015

Public Administration, Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2013

Senior Policy Advisor, Team Lead, Ontario Ministry of Finance

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Brian West

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) 2009

Policy, Research & Initiatives Coordinator, Regional Municipality of York

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Jade-Omar Williams

Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) 2020

Intern, City of Toronto

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Rui Zhang

2019

Vice President Strategy, United Nations Association in Canada - Toronto Region Branch