I am an undergraduate student in Political Science at York University with research interests in international law, corporate governance, and global political economy. My work examines how legal and economic systems shape global inequalities, with a particular focus on the structural conditions that contribute to the underdevelopment of the Global South.
Margaret Ofori Asubonteng is a Black African Human Resource Management student at York University with interests in Black studies, labour, equity, law, student engagement, and community development. Her academic and leadership pursuits explore the intersections of Black lived experiences, institutional systems, social justice, and belonging within educational and professional spaces. She currently serves as an […]
Beatrice Nkundwa is an undergraduate student in environmental arts and justice at York University. She studied Swahili a language from Tanzania and she is a Kirundi interpreter and translator. Clientship and human settlements are part of her research on social, economic and political development. Humanitarian assistance is one of her areas of studies and work. […]
Sarah Merghani is a third-year Global Health undergraduate student at York University, specializing in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, with an interdisciplinary certificate in Refugee and Migration Studies. Her research interests center on African and diasporic health, forced displacement and migration, and the ways colonial legacies and anti-Black racism shape health and social outcomes for […]
Sesina Issak is an undergraduate Cognitive Science student at York University whose work weaves together cultural memory, post-conflict recovery, and speculative imagination. Her research explores how frameworks like Afrofuturism can serve as tools for socio-economic justice, narrative reclamation, and psychological healing. A current DARE recipient, she is conducting research under Dr. Sylvia Bawa on African […]
My name is Ehiosa Eweka and I am in my last year of Biology at York University. I am dedicated to health awareness and social engagement. As a former data collector and intern into black and brown inequalities in British Columbia, it is with the hope that I advance the research with my skills that […]
Uyiosa Eweka - a second year criminology major at York University with a deep passion for understanding the complexities of the world. Her legal inspiration stems from the need to address An avid reader and music lover, Uyiosa finds joy in singing and engaging in thoughtful debates. With a strong commitment to supporting others, Uyiosa […]
Karina Deepnarine is a third-year student whose work sits at the intersection of race, identity, and post-colonial thought. She currently serves as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Harriet Tubman Institute. Beyond her research, Karina has a distinguished record of leadership and community engagement. From 2021-2023, she served as Vice-President and President of Goetz Black […]
My name is Divine Mokuye, I am a 4th year student in the LA&PS program, Health and Society. I am interested in social science research in healthcare and I aspire to become a nurse one day!
I am Oloto Arni, a second-year undergraduate student at York University, I am pursuing my bachelor's in International Development Studies and have minors in Information Technology. I participated in Dean's Awards for Research Excellence (DARE) project with the York University Department of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies (LA&PS). I am also an executive member of […]