{"id":245,"date":"2020-10-20T16:14:49","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T20:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps-sppa\/?page_id=245"},"modified":"2026-02-23T11:43:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T16:43:17","slug":"awards-scholarships-bursaries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/academic-resources\/awards-scholarships-bursaries\/","title":{"rendered":"Awards, Scholarships &#038; Bursaries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Our School provides many awards for students to get recognition and support for their accomplishments. Take a look through what we have on offer and be sure to apply if you qualify.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students.yorku.ca\/york-gpa-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPA Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students.yorku.ca\/sfs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Financial Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/fund-your-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fund Your Studies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/about\/high-school-outreach\/high-school-essay-contest\/\">High School Essay Contest<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/futurestudents.yorku.ca\/financialsupport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Entrance Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/fund-your-studies\/emergency-funding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emergency Bursaries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Alumni Recognition Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>SPPA Alumni Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Alumni Recognition Award acknowledges exceptional contributions made by an alum to School's activities and programs as well as to the mentoring of students and new professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"h6 text-uppercase text-primary\">Past Winners<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id245_cd584e-51 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id245_cd584e-51 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id245_cd584e-51 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id245_cd584e-51 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id245_cd584e-51 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id245_cd584e-51 kt-accordion-has-29-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-28 kt-pane245_931eca-2a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2025 | Amanda Doobay<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Amanda Doobay<\/strong> is a seasoned public sector leader with over 24 years of experience in the Ontario Government. Currently, she serves as Director at the Ministry of Transportation, where she leads policy and program planning, research and evaluation, and the development and implementation of transportation and road safety initiatives. Previously, Amanda held the role of Director of Policy at the Ministry of the Solicitor General and has served in senior management roles within ServiceOntario, Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, and the Ministry of Transportation, focusing on policy development, program design, continuous improvement and service delivery. Amanda holds a B.A. Honours in Political Science from 快播视频 specializing in Public Policy and a Master\u2019s in Public Administration from Queen\u2019s University. She is also a regular guest speaker at 快播视频\u2019s Public Administration and Policy Program, sharing insights from her extensive public service experience. An alumnus of the 2015 Governor General\u2019s Canadian Leadership Conference, Amanda remains actively involved in leadership development, currently serving as the GTA Regional Chair for the upcoming 2026 conference. Outside of her professional life, Amanda is a proud hockey mom who spends much of her spare time cheering on her two favourite players in rinks across southern Ontario.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-29 kt-pane245_0f9615-0e\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2024 | Piragal Thiru<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Piragal Thiru&nbsp;<\/strong>has had an evolving career in the municipal sector over the past two decades, focusing on key initiatives that drive impactful change. He has held roles such as Senior Policy Analyst and Planner for Accessible Services, and most recently served as the Head of Policy and Stakeholder Relations, where he was responsible for advancing departmental objectives with both internal and external stakeholders. Piragal brings extensive leadership experience in policy, program administration, and operations.<br><br>An alumnus of the MPPAL program (2010), Piragal remains actively engaged with the School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) as a sponsor of the practicum program, a contributor to the annual municipal symposium, and a mentor to future public service professionals.&nbsp;<br><br>Beyond his involvement with SPPA, he is a past fellow of CivicAction\u2019s DiverseCity Leadership program and remains deeply engaged in community work\u2014a commitment that earned him the Queen\u2019s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-27 kt-pane245_c9c4e9-45\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2023 | Victor Severino<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Victor Jo\u00e3o Severino<strong> <\/strong>is Vice President, Business Enablement, WTC-T. During his OPS career, he held several assistant deputy minister positions in the Cabinet Office and ministries of infrastructure and economic development, leading policy portfolios in international and internal trade, business supports, red tape reduction, regional economic development, small business, and land use planning. As assistant deputy minister responsible for pandemic response, he was instrumental in setting up N95 respirator and medical grade nitrile gloves facilities in Ontario, and the domestic production of other critical PPE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked about his experience as a student he wrote \u201cthe multi-disciplinary nature of the program allowed me to explore different approaches to identifying and resolving public policy issues. By the time graduation came around, I had all of the tools necessary to successfully compete for public sector jobs across a variety of disciplines and policy areas.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Victor's nominators wrote:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201dAs a senior mentor, Victor has encouraged students to think about leadership and professionalism. He has provided insight into building a strong career trajectory and makes himself available outside the recommended number of hours and time frame of the mentorship period. The mentorship circles have become an effective way for our school to provide life-long career support and development to alumni, but we could not make them possible without the dedication and generosity of alumni like Victor.\"<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-18 kt-pane245_f67a30-dc\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2022 | Asare Kester-Akrofi<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Asare entered the public service only in 2015 after working in the private sector as a successful team lead with a strong track-record of customer service. These qualities and values are apparent in everything that he does. Towards the end of his 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;year in the MPPAL program in 2019, Asare secured a promotion to Program Manager, Business Licensing &amp; Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing &amp; Standards Division with the City of Toronto.Balancing MPPAL studies&nbsp; with the supervision of a large number of staff and responsibility for major projects and modernization initiatives, Asare made it all possible. During the unfolding pandemic, he demonstrated leadership by re-focusing his work to provide administrative support to front-line workers and homeless shelters. At the same time, Asare has remained an excellent student in the MPPAL program with strong academic achievement and extensive volunteer engagement with our student and alumni associations. Asare has a long-standing relationship with United Way and has actively sought out roles in which he can provide support to the organization and its social justice objectives. He is also part of the United Way GenNext Cabinet, which encourages young people in their 20\u2019s and 30\u2019s to become involved with the organization and its fundraising campaigns. Asare is currently Acting Manager, Program and Strategic Support to Deputy City Manager of Corporate Services, City of Toronto.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-26 kt-pane245_3d2f5a-bb\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2021 | Romina Chencheva<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Romina Chencheva (MPPAL, Class of 2015) has supported students and new professionals through both informal and formal mentorship opportunities. The 快播视频 School of Public Policy and Administration Alumni Network (YUSPPAAN) <em>Learning from Leaders <\/em>podcast series, a primary and formal channel of mentorship, is just one example of initiatives that Romina has created and led. The podcast series is a digital tool to provide advice and information about employment opportunities and key skills required for a career in public policy and administration, while showcasing the different professional journeys of alumni and leaders in the public service space. Romina\u2019s delivery of the podcast ensures that students and alumni have access to insight from&nbsp; inspirational leaders. Romina also mentors informally by working with the student ambassadors of YUSPPAAN. Her leadership in guiding student ambassadors fosters a growing alumni community and develops future SPPA leaders. Romina holds the position of Assistant Credentials Assessor at University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies and serves as Vice-Chair of YUSPPAAN. Romina demonstrates passion, dedication and determination in all that she does.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-25 kt-pane245_d727ec-5c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2020 | Marco Giancarlo<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Marco completed both his undergraduate and graduate degrees at our School of Public Policy &amp; Administration (SPPA) in 2009 and 2015 respectively, and has been an engaged alumnus ever since. He exemplifies what it means to be part of the SPPA family, and we would not be able to provide all the supports to students and alumni without individuals like him who take the initiative to give back. He represents the heart and soul of our network of alumni due to his dedication, values and dependability. A great role model for our students and other alumni, Marco holds the position of Regional Program Manager - Emergency Management Department of Indigenous Services Canada. His other recent positions have been with the infrastructure and governance directorates. He has managed major capital projects - water treatment plants, bridges, roads and wastewater treatment systems - for a portfolio of First Nation communities in Ontario. Working in a governance role, he has also worked with the Indigenous Representative Organizations (IRO) of Ontario in advancing their membership needs. Marco enjoys rewarding work in high-pressure environments, and is always accessible to our students.\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-19 kt-pane245_ebea20-be\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2019 | Ashley Cabral<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The 2019 Alumni Recognition Award was presented to Ashley Cabral (MPPAL, class '17) for her exceptional dedication to creating professional development opportunities for our students and alumni, as well as leadership and strategic vision for our alumni network. Cabral juggles a hectic schedule as executive advisor to the assistant deputy minister of the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Chair of YUSPPAAN and board member and the New Professionals Lead of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC). She is also the recipient of the 2017 SPPA Emerging Leader Award. Her commitment to service excellence and visionary leadership to achieve client-centered, outcome-focused service delivery transcend all areas of her work and are assets to the alumni network and the school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2019\/12\/16\/sppa-awards-dinner-recognizes-service-excellence-visionary-leadership\/\"><em>Read more in YFile.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-20 kt-pane245_31f78d-1a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2018 | Shaun Kuttiyil<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The Alumni Recognition Award went to Shaun Kuttiyil, a 2011 graduate of the Specialized Honours BPA program in the Policy Analysis stream and a 2015 graduate of the MPPAL, for his long-standing service to the school. As an undergraduate student, Kuttiyil held the position of president of the PPASA and received the SPPA Student Award. Since his graduation from the MPPAL program in 2015, he has been active in the 快播视频 School of Public Policy &amp; Administration Alumni Network (YUSPPAAN), volunteering as treasurer until 2018 when he took on the role of Chair. Throughout these years, Kuttiyil has also served as a mentor and role model for the school\u2019s students in the BPA program, helping to strengthen their team-building capabilities, and as an avid organizer of the YUSPPAAN Book Club that brings together alumni, students and faculty for a unique combination of intellectual stimulation and networking. He has worked in both the public and private sectors, starting as an administration officer at B2B Bank, and currently holds the position of senior program analyst, Fiscal Oversight &amp; Performance Branch, Corporate Services Division, with the Ontario Ministry of Health &amp; Long-Term Care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2018\/12\/12\/public-service-values-celebrated-at-school-of-public-policy-administration-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">R read more in YFile.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-21 kt-pane245_4019a8-0f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2017 | Tanya Waugh<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>As a graduate of both our BPA and MPPAL programs, Tanya has remained engaged with SPPA, our students and alumni in a variety of informal and formal ways as an avid volunteer, including most recently serving on the Executive Committee of our 快播视频 School of Public Policy &amp; Administration Alumni Network (YUSPPAAN). Tanya started to work in the OPS as a Business Analyst just before graduating with the BPA and has since then worked in a range of roles, including relationship management, strategic planning and policy development. She has held positions with Service Ontario, the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services, Cabinet Office - Strategy and Results Branch and is currently with the Ministry of Transportation as Senior Safety Policy Advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2017\/12\/18\/students-alumni-and-community-recognized-by-school-of-public-policy-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more in YFile.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-22 kt-pane245_734177-8c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2016 | Kevin Giddings<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>SPPA director Alena Kimakova highlighted that Giddings only strengthened his engagement with the school following his graduation. He is a tireless supporter not only of the MPPAL program, but also of the undergraduate BPA and professional certificate programs in a variety of ways. He has been employed with the Ontario Public Service (OPS) for over 15 years and currently works as a project policy analyst in the Emergency Health Services Branch of the Ministry of Health &amp; Long-Term Care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2016\/12\/04\/sppa-recognizes-students-alumni-community-partners-for-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more in YFile.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-23 kt-pane245_b3aa31-f0\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2015 | Corey Davidson<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-24 kt-pane245_c7403b-5f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2014 | Adriano Mena<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Annear\/Bertram Family Graduate Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Academic Achievement Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Annear\/Bertram Family Graduate Award will be awarded to full time or part time graduate students who are studying\/doing work on or using the Prigent Papers in the Scott Library Archives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"h6 text-uppercase text-primary\">Past Winners<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id245_2ca2d9-2f .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id245_2ca2d9-2f .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id245_2ca2d9-2f > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id245_2ca2d9-2f .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id245_2ca2d9-2f .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id245_2ca2d9-2f kt-accordion-has-41-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-39 kt-pane245_74e196-a9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2025 | <strong>Luxiya Venugopalan<\/strong>, <strong>Marsaydees Ferrell<\/strong>, <strong>Michael Tracey<\/strong>, <strong>Parisa Namazi<\/strong>, <strong>Shawn Chodhry<\/strong>, <strong><strong>Soveda Dixon<\/strong>,<\/strong> <strong>Vera Shi<\/strong>, and <strong>Zahra Kohram<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>&nbsp;This year there are eight Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) recipients.&nbsp;Congratulations&nbsp;to <strong>Luxiya Venugopalan<\/strong>, <strong>Marsaydees Ferrell<\/strong>, <strong>Michael Tracey<\/strong>, <strong>Parisa Namazi<\/strong>, <strong>Shawn Chodhry<\/strong>, <strong><strong>Soveda Dixon<\/strong>,<\/strong> <strong>Vera Shi<\/strong>, and <strong>Zahra Kohram<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-41 kt-pane245_9c6694-96\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2024 | Kim Middleton and Yasmine Mensah<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>&nbsp;This year there are three Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) recipients.&nbsp;Congratulations&nbsp;to <strong>Kim Middleton and Yasmine Mensah<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-40 kt-pane245_5b2846-df\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2023 | Abdulkadir Osman<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>I&nbsp;would like to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible honour of being selected as the recipient of the&nbsp;Annear&nbsp;Bertram&nbsp;Award.&nbsp;The Greene\u2019s family generosity means more to me than words can adequately convey. I am genuinely touched by their generosity; I am also truly humbled and appreciative of the support from the School of Public Policy and Administration, as this award will significantly&nbsp;aid in pursuing my education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My sincere appreciation to the entire family for making a significant impact on&nbsp;my academic journey and I am truly honoured to be associated with such a distinguished award.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-33 kt-pane245_ab6346-4d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2022 | <strong>Rennae Fogah, <strong>Sonya Alexander,<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>and Victoria Soogrim<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>This year there are three Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) recipients.&nbsp;Congratulations&nbsp;to <strong> Rennae Fogah, <strong>Sonya Alexander,<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>and Victoria Soogrim.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-38 kt-pane245_2d6819-2b\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2021 | Rana Nasrazadani<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>\"My experience in the Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law Program (MPPAL) has been wonderful. I have been able to further develop my knowledge and skills relating to policy analysis and policy development, while exploring my research interests related to the intersections of accessibility, education, and policy. As a person with a disability, accessibility is an essential part of my life, and these experiences have also provided me with a unique perspective that informs my academic and professional experience. During my time in the MPPAL program, I have also had the opportunity to participate in a policy co-op with the Ministry of Education, which allowed me to gain skills and insight into the policy work that is conducted in the Ontario Public Service, while bringing my professional and lived experiences to the role. I have been reflecting on all my experiences during this program and I am grateful for everything I have learned thus far. The knowledge and experiences I have acquired will continue to serve me well into the future. I am so appreciative to have been selected for the Annear\/Bertram Family Graduate Award and would like to thank everyone who made this possible!\"<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-37 kt-pane245_374d2f-b0\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2021 | Elizabeth Robertson<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>\"It is an honour to receive the&nbsp;Annear\/Bertram Family Graduate Award for the 2021\/2022 MPPAL cohort. The School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) is home to a vibrant community, unique due to the special nature of diversity and a compassionate group of active students. Within the MPPAL program, I have been able to succeed not only in my studies, but in the high-level professional connections this program provides. My goal of learning from experts for further career advancement would be unattainable without the dedicated support of professors and administrative staff.\"<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-36 kt-pane245_d339c9-81\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2020 | Aldeli Alban Reyna<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>\"I am a Black writer, poet and storyteller with a passion for justice and learning,<br>which stems from a long history of community engagement, life experience, and a desire for social change. Born and raised in Montr\u00e9al to Afro-Peruvian parents, I am an artist with a natural talent for using language to bring stories to life coupled with an ability to transform my<br>lived experiences, using multilingual narratives. I hold an Honours Bachelor Degree in Women &amp; Gender Studies, Spanish and Italian from the University of Toronto and completing my Master\u2019s in Public Policy, Administration, and Law (MPPAL) at 快播视频. I have extensive experience working in multiple sectors including nonprofit, philanthropy, and corporate. I have worked nationally for almost a decade in advocacy and public policy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I started the MPPAL program in 2019, a decade after completing my undergraduate degree, with the hopes of refining skills in public policy and administration and learning more about the law. From offering supplementary courses like Court Organization and Management to providing the option of pursuing an independent-style Major Research Paper (MRP), the MPPAL program has allowed me to experience different pedagogies and hone practical research and evaluation skills as well as practical knowledge of the Canadian policy landscape. As a part of this unprecedented COVID-19 cohort, I\u2019ve also valued the support students have shown for each other to balance pursuing a degree, working, and managing other responsibilities. With the knowledge I learn in this program and apply to my MRP on the Future of Black Policy, I hope to dedicate my research to amplify Black voices, Black communities, and Black lives. I\u2019m thankful to have received the Annear\/Bertram Family Graduate Award.\"<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-35 kt-pane245_ace285-67\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2020 | Ismael Hashim<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p> \"My name is Ismael Hashim. I am currently a 2<sup>nd <\/sup>year MPPAL student. I completed my Honours Bachelor of Public Administration at 快播视频 in 2019. I currently work as a Program Officer in the federal public service with Service Canada supporting a variety of grant and contributions programs, primarily the Canada Summer Jobs program. <br><br>The MPPAL program has generously supported my educational and career development throughout my experience at 快播视频. This program benefitted me by giving me the opportunity to study under the tutelage of exceptionally brilliant and adept professors who not only have sought to develop my academic skills as a student, but my professional skills as a public servant. They are an indispensable resource to success. The School of Public Policy and Administration has accomplished this by providing numerous student events to expand my network within the public sector. It has given me the opportunity to be mentored on a one-on-one basis by accomplished public servants in government. As well, MPPAL course and study commitment design allows me to balance work, school, and life responsibilities adequately, which would not be plausible with any other master\u2019s program in Ontario. The program proudly promotes students to the greater policy and government community in Ontario. Without their support I would not have the position in government I have today. I am extremely grateful to receive the Annear\/Bertram Family Graduate Award and to be a part of this student community.\" <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-34 kt-pane245_f5009a-bd\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2019 | Tiyahna Ridley-Padmore<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>\"Throughout my time enrolled in 快播视频\u2019s Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law, I have become deeply interested in better understanding how to promote equitable health outcomes through good governance. I entered this program with little knowledge of the public sector but will be leaving equipped with the necessary tools to meaningfully contribute to the field of public health policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The multidisciplinary courses offered through the program have familiarized me with the fundamental concepts and methods of evidence-based research and evaluation that will be invaluable throughout the entirety of my career. My research paper, for example, employs a mixed methods approach to studying race as a public health issue. I examine how Ontario\u2019s data collection practices do not consistently gather information about race, contributing to racial health disparities through colour-blind approaches to health care delivery. Others in my cohort have equally been empowered to explore the ways in which public policy, public administration and law align with their individual interests and aspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, I work in the non-profit sector as a program coordinator for an international non-governmental organization that provides sustainable development interventions to some of the world's most vulnerable communities. I am committed to a journey of learning and ongoing self-betterment to improve my capacity to contribute to positive social change. I strongly believe that we need to continuously work towards removing the socioeconomic barriers that may discourage people with diverse life experiences from accessing this journey of betterment. I am incredibly grateful to have been nominated to receive the very first Annear\/Bertram Family Graduate Award.\"<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Best Major Research Paper Award (Graduate)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Academic Achievement Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awarded to a graduating MPPAL student for best research paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"h6 text-uppercase text-primary\">Past Winners<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id245_7e4afc-67 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id245_7e4afc-67 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id245_7e4afc-67 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id245_7e4afc-67 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id245_7e4afc-67 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id245_7e4afc-67 kt-accordion-has-31-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-30 kt-pane245_6821d1-76\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2025 | Sarah Klein<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Sarah Klein<\/strong> is the Deputy CAO for the Town of Whitby, where she has worked for 30 years helping guide the community\u2019s growth and transformation. She oversees intergovernmental relations, corporate strategic planning, and key initiatives including economic development, sustainability, culture, tourism, and downtowns. Sarah has led major projects such as securing Whitby as the site of Lakeridge Health\u2019s new hospital, developing the Town\u2019s Community Strategic Plan, and obtaining more than $50M in grant funding. A 快播视频 MPPAL graduate, she is passionate about strategic leadership, community well-being, and supporting vulnerable residents. Sarah values family, the outdoors, and her faith. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>York\u2019s MPPAL program has been transformative in shaping Sarah Klein\u2019s approach to leadership in the public sector. It helped her connect the dots between legal frameworks, governance practices, and policy outcomes, reinforcing that effective administration is not only about doing things right but also about doing the right things within the law and in the public interest. Gaining a deeper understanding of public law and the constitutional context of governance has strengthened her ability to navigate intergovernmental relationships, advocate for thoughtful reform, and maintain public trust. This knowledge continues to guide her leadership and decision-making as a municipal leader. Her major research paper focused on the powers of a \u201cstrong mayor\u201d and how these governance models influence municipal decision-making, informing her approach to strategic leadership and policy implementation in Whitby.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-31 kt-pane245_9de2da-f7\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2024 | Kate Monro<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>In her role at the&nbsp;Creative Cluster Policy Unit (CCPU) in the Culture Branch at the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming,&nbsp;<strong>Kate Monro&nbsp;<\/strong>is working on the arts policy and book and magazine publishing files to&nbsp;advise on Ministry policy initiatives in collaboration with the Strategic Policy, Culture Policy and Services, Agency Relations and Accountability units.&nbsp;Kate began her&nbsp;Ontario Public Service&nbsp;career as an MPPAL intern at the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery where she continued as a Policy Analyst in the Consumer Services Operations Division working on policy and operational projects focused on consumer protection, business compliance and licensing in the regulatory sector.&nbsp;Prior to joining the Ontario Public Service, Kate held management roles in non-profit arts and cultural organizations. She recently served a 14-year tenure as Executive Director and Publisher of C The Visual Arts Foundation and C Magazine, where she was responsible for governance, strategic planning, advocacy, multi-level partnerships, business and financial operations, human resources, fundraising and program oversight.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-29 kt-pane245_da6545-da\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2023 | Melodie De Marinis<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Melodie De Marinis has worked in the Ontario Public Service for over 20 years, including positions at the Ontario Court of Justice, the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board. In 2019, she became the Senior Policy Advisor at the Death Investigation Oversight Council, and currently works at the same agency as the Team Lead. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto and just completed the master\u2019s degree program in Public Policy, Administration and Law at 快播视频. Melodie spends her spare time with her husband, Vince, and their two daughters, Verity and Chloe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melodie's nominator wrote:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201d..the research is incredibly timely, relevant, and useful. Research results could legitimately be used to inform decision making.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, congratulations to Melodie for winning silver at the 2023 IPAC\/CAPPA National Student and Thought Leadership Award in Public Administration for her&nbsp;research paper <em>\u201cPerspectives of Working Mothers in the Ontario Public Service on Hybrid Work Arrangements\u201d<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-24 kt-pane245_846146-25\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2022 | Jennifer Holmes Weier<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Jennifer Holmes Weier is an accomplished, value-driven non-profit executive who brings a diverse portfolio of strategy and leadership experiences gained navigating and influencing complex global charitable federations. She is an experienced senior executive with local, provincial, national, and global responsibilities. Jennifer is trusted in managing reputations, delicate issues, and critical stakeholder relationships, she\u2019s a big picture thinker who always finds the way forward. Jennifer's nominator wrote:&nbsp;<em>\"The conclusions and recommendations that logically flow from the analysis and findings are nuanced, balanced and supported by evidence. The central conclusion that decentralization of policy staff would not in and of itself increase diversity and inclusivity in the civil service is important and should inform the work of public administrators.\"<\/em>&nbsp;In addition,&nbsp;congratulations&nbsp;to Jennifer for winning the&nbsp;<strong>2022 IPAC\/CAPPA National Student and Thought Leadership Award in Public Administration&nbsp;<\/strong>for this&nbsp;research paper&nbsp;<em>\u201cBursting the Ottawa Bubble: Government dispersal and localization in the context of a diversity strategy\u201d<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-28 kt-pane245_11edcd-9a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2021 | Gyula Kovacs<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Gyula Kovacs (MPPAL, Class of 2021)&nbsp;is an experienced public policy and communications professional who works for Ontario's Ministry of Education as a Senior Policy and Programs Advisor. His previous roles include Issues Management and Media Relations Team Lead with Ontario's Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Communications and Media Relations Officer for Ontario's French-Language Services Commissioner, and Communications and Media Relations Coordinator for the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada. Gyula has also worked as a broadcast journalist in Toronto and Montr\u00e9al, in both English and French. His research on <em>Diversity training in the workplace: Assessing effectiveness and outcomes<\/em> was completed under the supervision of Professor Naomi Couto and found that the evidence supports the contention that diversity training can lead to positive outcomes, but results vary depending on (i) the culture of an organization; (ii) the quality of its leadership; and (iii) the type of diversity training that is offered. Findings support the assertion that training alone will not eliminate racist attitudes and behaviours in the workplace and must be supported by additional measures to affect positive change.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-27 kt-pane245_d00042-88\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2020 | Alyssa Offenheim<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Alyssa is a public sector professional with diverse experiences in provincial and municipal governments. She brings her skills in policy analysis, coordination and strategic advice to her role as Policy Analyst at the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General. In her spare time, Alyssa volunteers with local climate action initiatives and acts as the Director of Memberships and Partnerships for the 快播视频 School of Public Policy &amp; Administration Alumni Network. She holds a Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law and a Bachelor of Public Administration with Honours, Management stream from 快播视频. Her major research paper in the MPPAL program was titled The Impact Assessment Act, Climate Change, and Political Priorities in Canada and was completed under the supervision of University Professor Brenda Spotton Visano.\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-25 kt-pane245_f0cf1f-b7\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2019 | Ryan Clancy<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The Best 2019 Major Research Paper Award was presented to Ryan Clancy (MPPAL, class of '19) for his research on the City of Toronto\u2019s response to gun violence. MPPAL Director Dagmar Soennecken served as Clancy\u2019s research supervisor and highlighted his background and aspirations combining a bachelor of commerce, chartered professional accounting (CPA) designation and commitment to social justice in line with York\u2019s and MPPAL values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clancy recently transitioned from the OPS to LIFT Philanthropy Partners as the senior manager, impact investing with emphasis on social finance and impact. He also serves as vice-chair of the Board of Regeneration Community Services, a not-for-profit that provides housing support for persons with mental health and addiction challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2019\/12\/16\/sppa-awards-dinner-recognizes-service-excellence-visionary-leadership\/\"><em>Read more in YFile.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-26 kt-pane245_50a55d-d9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2018 | Rebecca Mukuna<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The Best 2018 Major Research Paper Award went to Rebecca Mukuna (MPPAL \u201918) for her research on the topic of health and safety for migrant farm workers in the seasonal agricultural worker program. Mukuna started working for the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health &amp; Safety as a training and education assistant in 2017, and what she learned on the job regarding health and safety also inspired her to write her major research paper. University Professor Brenda Spotton Visano served as Mukuna\u2019s research supervisor and presented her with the award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2018\/12\/12\/public-service-values-celebrated-at-school-of-public-policy-administration-awards\/\"><em>Read more in YFile.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Emerging Leader Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>SPPA Alumni Award<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This award recognizes a current student or recent alumnus\/alumna of the School who is an emerging leader within the broader public sector (including the non-profit sector) and represents the ideals, values and abilities of sound, responsible and engaging public policy and administration in congruence with the School's vision to promote good governance. The Award recipient will normally have 5-8 years of work experience in the broader public sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"h6 text-uppercase text-primary\">Past Winners<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id245_69e2f7-48 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id245_69e2f7-48 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id245_69e2f7-48 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id245_69e2f7-48 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id245_69e2f7-48 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id245_69e2f7-48 kt-accordion-has-49-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-48 kt-pane245_81e894-92\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2025 | Aymen Afzal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Aymen Afzal, Team Lead - Privacy Office - Corporate Services Division,&nbsp;Ministry of Public Business Services Delivery and Procurement.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aymen Afzal<\/strong>&nbsp;is a Team Lead in the Privacy Office within the Corporate Services Division at the Ministry of Public Business Services Delivery and Procurement. With over eight years of experience in the Ontario Public Service, beginning her career as a co-op student. Aymen has developed strong expertise in project management, performance measurement, data analytics, and evidence-based decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In her current role, she leads the modernization of privacy-related business processes for the ministry and ServiceOntario. She works closely with senior executives to design dashboards that visualize ministry outcomes and drives research and analysis to inform performance metrics and improve service delivery across the enterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aymen is a recent graduate of 快播视频\u2019s Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) program (Class of 2025). During her time in the program, she served as Director of Stakeholder and Events for the Graduate Students\u2019 Association of Public Policy, Administration and Law (GSAPPAL), where she successfully launched the inaugural policy briefing workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She remains actively engaged in the public policy community as Director of Memberships and Partnerships for the 快播视频 School of Public Policy &amp; Administration Alumni Network (YUSPPAAN), and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Toronto Region Chapter of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC Toronto).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aymen was nominated for and successfully completed the Ontario Public Service\u2019s Emerging Leadership Program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-49 kt-pane245_041915-22\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2024 | Khadeja Elsibai<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Khadeja Elsibai&nbsp;<\/strong>is a Policy Advisor at the Federal Youth Network, on secondment from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy where she has spent over 5 years working in various functions of regulatory compliance: regulatory audit, data analytics and regulatory and policy development. For the past 5 years, Khadeja has been a leader in the career management and professional development space within the public sector, notably through serving on the Board of Directors of the Toronto Region Chapter of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC Toronto) and as Chair of Future Leaders of Ontario, the Government of Canada's interdepartmental network for new and young public servants. Khadeja was named to 快播视频's 30 Alumni under 30 list for 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-47 kt-pane245_11ca90-22\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2023 | Meghan Ditta&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Meghan Ditta&nbsp;is the Township of King's Supervisor of Strategy and Transformation within the Office of the CAO. She graduated the MPPAL program at the top of her class in 2021 earning the Ian Greene Book Prize and holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.&nbsp;Meghan has over five years of experience developing strategic policies,&nbsp;undertaking research and analysis to develop business insights and recommendations, developing corporate performance programs and managing medium to large scale corporate projects with cross-functional teams. A transformative leader who motivates, encourages and develops teams to reach their full potential, leading to successful project and business outcomes. Most recently, she led King through its first statistically valid Citizen Survey, the new term of Council&nbsp; (2023-2026) Corporate Strategic Plan and the development and publication of the Township's Corporate Service Inventory. All of these projects are central to the development of a Performance Accountability Program which aims to enhance King's transparency of strategic and operational objectives, and the corporation's accountability to its performance as evidenced through key results and performance measures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meghan's nominators wrote:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201dThe quick succession of progressively securing positions of greater responsibility and leadership is undoubtedly very impressive, but it is grounded in Meghan\u2019s self-motivation, hard work, applying her studies in her everyday work and willingness to take on new challenges. She is extremely deserving of this recognition.\"<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-40 kt-pane245_d19ad9-65\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2022 | Kiersten Allore-Engel<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Kiersten Allore-Engel is the Manager of Community Safety 快播视频 and Well-being at the Region of Durham. She&nbsp;is a Registered Professional Planner with&nbsp;over 15 years of experience in policy development, project management and community engagement.&nbsp;Most recently she led the development and implementation of the Region's Community Safety 快播视频 and Well-being (CSWB) Plan.&nbsp;&nbsp;The goal of the CSWB Plan is to ensure residents of Durham Region feel safe and have a sense of belonging, and their needs for education, health care, food, housing, income, as well as social and cultural expression are met. Kiersten's nominator wrote:&nbsp;<em>\"Kiersten is an emerging leader who very much represents the ideals, values and abilities of sound, responsible and engaging public policy and administration in congruence with the School's vision to promote Good Governance. She is extremely deserving of this recognition.\"<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-46 kt-pane245_6e5811-3f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2021 | Jocelyn McCauley<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Jocelyn McCauley (MPPAL, Class of 2021)<br> is the Lobbyist Registrar for the Town of Collingwood and Senior Advisor to Metrolinx\u2019s Chief Safety Officer. She identifies and actions strategic priorities in the areas of corporate administration, team governance and operations, stakeholder management, safety and system assurances. She regularly represents Metrolinx with senior executives and management at the Ministry of Transportation, Transport Canada, and across Ontario municipalities to advance policy initiatives, intergovernmental strategies and coordinate project activities. In this role, Jocelyn works to analyze, interpret and understand legislation and policy relating to Metrolinx and manages internal and external stakeholders across a complex regulatory environment. Effective government requires dedicated and high-performing public service leaders who inspire others to do their best work for all Canadians. Jocelyn is one such individual. Throughout her career, Jocelyn has demonstrated a strong and enduring commitment to the betterment of society. Having also worked at the federal, provincial and municipal levels of government, Jocelyn has consistently upheld Canadian public sector values and ethics. Jocelyn exemplifies all the pivotal qualities crucial to this Emerging Leader Award.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-45 kt-pane245_668e3b-1b\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2020 | Asare Kester-Akrofi<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Asare entered the public service only in 2015 after working in the private sector as a successful team lead with a strong track-record of customer service. These qualities and values are apparent in everything that he does. Towards the end of his 1st year in the MPPAL program in 2019, Asare secured a promotion to Program Manager, Business Licensing &amp; Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing &amp; Standards Division with the City of Toronto. Balancing MPPAL studies with the supervision of a large number of staff and responsibility for major projects and modernization initiatives, Asare made it all possible. During the unfolding pandemic, he demonstrated leadership by re-focusing his work to provide administrative support to front-line workers and homeless shelters. At the same time, Asare has remained an excellent student in the MPPAL program with strong academic achievement and extensive volunteer engagement with our student and alumni associations. Asare has a long-standing relationship with United Way and has actively sought out roles in which he can provide support to the organization and its social justice objectives. He is also part of the United Way GenNext Cabinet, which encourages young people in their 20\u2019s and 30\u2019s to become involved with the organization and its fundraising campaigns.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-41 kt-pane245_4253d3-2a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2019 | Shireen Salti<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The Emerging Leader Award was presented to Shireen Salti (MPPAL, class of '17) who was recently named the executive director of the Canadian Arab Institute, a national not-for-profit, non-partisan organization that focuses on issues and interests of the Canadian Arab community through research, education and community engagement. The institute strives to be the leading policy and research organization on domestic policies of concern to Arab Canadians. Salti has held various positions with the Ontario Public Service, the Ontario Legislature Internship Programme and the Council of Ontario Universities. In 2017, Salti received both the school\u2019s Graduate Student Award for her contributions to student life and the Best MRP Award in the MPPAL program for her major research paper on the settlement of Syrian refugees in Toronto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2019\/12\/16\/sppa-awards-dinner-recognizes-service-excellence-visionary-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more in YFile.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-42 kt-pane245_989df2-f0\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2018 | Yana Gravets<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The Emerging Leader Award went to Yana Gravets, a graduate of the Specialized Honours BPA in the Policy Analysis stream in 2011, cum laude on the Dean\u2019s Honour Roll, while also completing the Professional Certificate in Human Resources Management at York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon graduation, Gravets secured a position with the prestigious Finance Officers Municipal Internship Program with the City of Burlington and was later promoted to a permanent financial analyst role, with a primary focus on the city\u2019s capital budget and corporate projects. During this time, she also completed the MPPAL program, graduating in 2013. In 2014, she secured the position of senior budget and policy advisor with the Office of the Budget at York Region. In 2018, she was promoted by York Region to the position of head of policy, planning and liaison, Finance Commissioner\u2019s Office. Without a doubt, Gravets\u2019 new role at York Region is one of leadership and strategic importance, and a remarkable achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2018\/12\/12\/public-service-values-celebrated-at-school-of-public-policy-administration-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more in YFile.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-44 kt-pane245_501e3d-e4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2017 | Ashley Cabral &amp; Najva Mohammed Amin<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Ashley started to work in the Ontario Public Service in 2013 as a case worker with the Ministry of Community and Social Services, Ontario Disability Support Program and has progressed through the ranks in a number of roles including Business Lead Expert, Program Analyst and Executive Assistant with the Ministry in the Social Assistance Service Modernization Branch. Ashley is also an enthusiastic volunteer: she currently serves a Co-Lead, Tomorrow\u2019s Public Service (TOPS) Executive Regional Development Committee and was Director of Communication for GSAPPAL in 2016-2017 and a member of the 2015-16 IPAC National Case 快播视频 Competition team while she was an MPPAL student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Najva is supporting the Ontario Minister of Transportation as Senior Advisor \u2013 Strategic Initiatives, previously as Senior Advisor \u2013 Stakeholder Relations and Operations. Najva also has political experience as a federal campaign manager and as President of Ontario Young Liberals. Her commitment to student engagement has also translated into creating practicum opportunities for our undergraduate students at SPPA, and doing so in a most enthusiastic way, supervising as many as four students in a given year! Despite the incredibly busy nature of her work in the fast-paced Office of the Ontario Minister of Transportation, she finds time to set work plans, arrange for the practicum students to accompany the Minister to meetings and events, and coaches them on the work they do in support of the Minister\u2019s stakeholder engagement and policy work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2017\/12\/18\/students-alumni-and-community-recognized-by-school-of-public-policy-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more in YFile.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Foster \u2013 Greene Award for Excellence in Public Policy, Administration and Law<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>MPPAL Alumni Award<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Foster \u2013 Greene Award for Excellence in Public Policy, Administration and Law recognizes an alumnus\/alumna of the MPPAL program whose work has demonstrably and significantly advanced social justice, human rights, ethics and good governance in congruence with the MPPAL program\u2019s founding principles. The Award recipient will normally have min. 10 years of work experience in the broader public\/NGO sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"h6 text-uppercase text-primary\">Past Winners<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id245_23ead5-0f .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id245_23ead5-0f .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id245_23ead5-0f > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id245_23ead5-0f .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id245_23ead5-0f .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id245_23ead5-0f kt-accordion-has-40-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-39 kt-pane245_4ce04e-e9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2025 | Eric Sabiti<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Eric Sabiti<\/strong> is a Senior Advisor with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, specializing in corrections mental health and addictions strategies. He works closely on initiatives that strengthen mental health and addictions supports (i.e. Jahn Remedies) within Ontario\u2019s adult correctional system. Previously, Eric served with the Ministry of Health in the Child and Youth Mental Health portfolio. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he helped lead strategies to maintain continuity of care for young people. His public service career began in 2015 with the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. In that role, he gained experience in operations and front-line program delivery. Eric\u2019s expertise spans the intersections of justice, mental health, and social policy. He is also the Vice President for the Criminal Justice Association of Ontario. In this capacity, he advocates for fair , compassionate, and equitable justice system. Eric is deeply committed to advancing policies that promote rehabilitation and community safety. He believes that evidence-based approaches lead to stronger outcomes for individuals and society. Beyond his professional work, Eric has a keen interest in travel, sports, and the fashion industry. Travel is one of his passions, offering him global perspectives on culture and governance. A lifelong sports enthusiast, Eric values teamwork, discipline, and fair play both on and off the field.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-40 kt-pane245_1ec83c-ab\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2024 | Sutha Balasingham<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Sutha Balasingham<\/strong>&nbsp;brings over two decades of expertise in the human services sector, with a distinguished career working alongside municipal governments and NGOs to achieve strategic alignment through a leadership approach rooted in partnerships, people, and performance. She is currently the Director of Employment and Social Services at the City of Toronto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her leadership portfolio includes spearheading impactful initiatives such as the Local Immigration Partnerships, Mental Health Matters, Social Policy, Youth Development Services, and Women Empowerment Programs. During the pandemic, she played a critical role as the Planning Chief for the Department Emergency Operations Centre, ensuring that equity was at the forefront of addressing emerging human services needs and in the planning for recovery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-38 kt-pane245_c25ff7-69\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2023 | Erin Valant<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Erin Valant&nbsp;is an Area Manager in the Income, Employment &amp; Homelessness Supports Division at the Region of Durham. She is a 2016 graduate of the MPPAL program and uses the skills gained in the program to advance evidence-based best practices in homelessness system planning. As a champion of integrated services and an action-oriented approach to public policy, she has worked with the community to move towards system coordination and housing-focused, outcome-based program planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, Erin led several projects to integrate services across sectors to reduce barriers and improve supports for people experiencing homelessness. These initiatives included a cross-sectoral Health, Homelessness &amp; Housing Committee, an isolation &amp; recovery program, emergency transitional housing program and low-barrier immunization clinics. The action-oriented and fail-forward approach used to implement these initiatives can be carried forward to other areas of public policy to advance planning and programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-34 kt-pane245_8e5c0d-a1\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2022 | Orelie Di Mavindi<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Orelie Di Mavindi is the manager of the Legislation and Adjudication Policy unit under Canada Pension Plan - Disability Directorate at the Income Security and Social Development Branch of Employment and Social Development Canada. Here Orelie is responsible for providing departmental advice in the interpretation and application of CPPD legislation, regulations and policy, including providing adjudication advice on Social Security Tribunal appeals and court proceedings. Orelie is also responsible for developing legislation, regulations and policy for CPPD.&nbsp;Orelie is a former quasi-judicial decision maker at the Federal Court. She was the Project Manager for the Federal Court\u2019s Centre for Access to Justice pilot project in Toronto, a resource centre that equips self-represented litigants with tools and resources to navigate their proceedings at the Court. Orelie was also the Court liaison for the Federal Court Legal Assistance Program, a pilot project that matches self-represented litigants ineligible for legal aid, yet unable to afford legal services with pro bono legal representation in immigration and refugee related proceedings at the Federal Court.&nbsp;In her spare time, Orelie is passionate about anti-racism and serves as an identity mentor for women and BIPOC individuals navigating their professional careers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-37 kt-pane245_1df1b4-40\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2021 | John Riches<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>John Riches (MPPAL, Class of 2019) is an experienced paramedic service leader providing strategic guidance, coaching, and mentoring to Region of Durham paramedics and supervisors. As the Deputy Chief of Regulatory Compliance &amp; Administration, his responsibilities include overseeing community programs, quality assurance and continuous quality improvement, regulatory compliance, adherence to privacy and access to information legislation, and risk management processes. John is the lead representative for the Region on Ontario Health Team partnerships and initiatives and is also involved with the development of the legislatively mandated Community Safety 快播视频 and Wellbeing Plan. A lifelong learner, John completed his 快播视频 Master\u2019s Degree in Public Policy, Administration, and Law in 2019. He also holds degrees and certificates\/diplomas from Western University, Ontario Tech University, Centennial College, and Durham College. In 2019, John was a recipient of the Governor General\u2019s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2020\/12\/16\/sppa-awards-focus-on-public-service-resilience-innovation-and-leadership-in-times-of-crisis\/?http:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/?utm_source=YFile_Email&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_content=Current-News&amp;utm_campaign=yfile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more in YFile.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-35 kt-pane245_dab783-59\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2020 | Judith D'Souza-Soares<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Judith D\u2019Souza Soares currently works at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board as a Director in charge of the Occupational Disease and Survivor Benefits Program.&nbsp;She leads a multi-disciplinary team of adjudicators, nurses, occupational hygienists, crisis intervention counsellors and their managers who are responsible for making entitlement decisions in all acute, chronic, and long latency disease claims and fatalities (both traumatic and disease-related). Adhering to governing policy and legislation, and identifying the necessary process improvements, while maintaining&nbsp;strong relationships with external stakeholders, internal partners and WSIB staff from senior leaders to front-line staff are both critical to her role and extremely important to her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Judith holds two Masters degrees. The first is a Master in Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) from 2013 and more recently a Global Professional Master of Laws (GPLLM), which she completed in late summer 2020. In addition, she holds post-graduate certificates in Strategic Leadership, Dispute Resolution, and Project Management, as well as being a certified Law Clerk and Paralegal. Judy\u2019s interest in education, both educating herself and helping to educate others, is profound. She carried this interest to serve as the Co-Chair of the National Education Program Committee for the Women\u2019s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) where she also served as a National Board Member. Social activism and the pursuit of equality, fairness, and justice, especially for women and girls, has always been at the cornerstone of Judy\u2019s community involvement which involved serving as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Women\u2019s Support Network or York Region for 6 years.<br>&nbsp;<br>Leading with purpose and ensuring that all persons have equal access to opportunities and resources is extremely important to her as she selected career, academic and volunteer pursuits. Law-based education has not only helped raise her own awareness but also helped inform, educate and empower those around her. She embodies \u201ceducation is power\u201d through her own fervent commitment to self-learning and teaching others both in her professional and personal life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2020\/12\/16\/sppa-awards-focus-on-public-service-resilience-innovation-and-leadership-in-times-of-crisis\/?http:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/?utm_source=YFile_Email&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_content=Current-News&amp;utm_campaign=yfile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more in YFile.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-36 kt-pane245_258a21-1d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2019 | Amuna Baraka-Clarke<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>YUSPPAAN Board Member Kevin Giddings (MPPAL '15) championed the establishment of the Foster \u2013 Greene Award for Excellence in Public Policy, Administration and Law and presented it to its inaugural recipient, Amuna Baraka-Clarke (MPPAL,'18). Baraka-Clarke\u2019s career spans three decades in the non-profit sector, including 15 years at senior leadership level. She currently holds the position of director of human resources and operations for the Jane\/Finch Centre. In this role, she strengthens organizational structures and practices through strategic human resources interventions and the engagement of policy. She is also a 2019 CivicAction DiverseCity Fellow and sits on various boards, including the newly engaged 快播视频 Black Alumni Network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2019\/12\/16\/sppa-awards-dinner-recognizes-service-excellence-visionary-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more in YFile.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Ian Greene Book Prize (Graduate)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Academic Achievement Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awarded to 3-5 graduating MPPAL students with the highest GPA in their cohort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"h6 text-uppercase text-primary\">Past Winners<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id245_4e6e7f-5e .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id245_4e6e7f-5e .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id245_4e6e7f-5e > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id245_4e6e7f-5e .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id245_4e6e7f-5e .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id245_4e6e7f-5e kt-accordion-has-19-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-18 kt-pane245_35ef70-f6\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2025<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Sarah Klein, Jeffrey Man, Mirusha Ramaj, Rubaiya Sharin, and Zinica Francis<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-19 kt-pane245_fd6cde-5d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2024<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Hibaq Gelle, Isabel Arthurs, Julia Boruta, Manjit Singh, and Manogya Tekriwal  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-17 kt-pane245_2d1164-46\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2023 <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Kelly Larkin Conway,  Lauren Dranitsaris, Liana Mischianti, Lisa Reinhardt and Melodie De Marinis<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-16 kt-pane245_00f1b4-7c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2022<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Alexander McKenna, Christopher Hedley, Eva Fok, Gurkamal Dhahan, Heather Finlay, Jennifer Holmes Weier, Khadeja Elsibai, and Megan Fowler<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane245_cc6a5e-ed\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2021<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Cara Santoro, Gyula Kovacs, Meghan Ditta, Munir Chagpar, and Sarika Bhatnagar<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-15 kt-pane245_37e8e3-1c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2020<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Alyssa Offenheim, Jennifer Lai, Jocelyn McCauley, Kyle Nimmrichter,  and Sara Gajic <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-13 kt-pane245_ead2ff-45\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2019<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>John Riches, Mary Ormond, Pauline Raphael, Rodney Carew, and Ryan Clancy<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Ian Greene &amp; Eilonwy Morgan Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>MPPAL Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ian Greene &amp; Eilonwy Morgan Award was created to benefit students enrolled in the MPPAL (Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law) Program. To be eligible, students must have a good academic standing (i.e., minimum B- average) and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to part-time students who are self-funding their education, currently working in the not-for-profit sector and\/or are single parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This award was established by University Professor Emeritus Ian Greene and his wife Eilonwy Morgan. They hope this award may inspire and encourage recipients to complete their degree, to make a contribution to the public in their careers, and to give back in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, please contact the Graduate Program in Public Policy, Administration and Law at <a href=\"mailto:mppal@yorku.ca\">mppal@yorku.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"h6 text-uppercase text-primary\">Past Winners<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id245_d73a89-d4 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id245_d73a89-d4 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id245_d73a89-d4 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id245_d73a89-d4 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id245_d73a89-d4 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id245_d73a89-d4 kt-accordion-has-49-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-49 kt-pane245_84a010-7a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2025 | Caitlin Rae and Yasmine Mensah <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Lorne Foster Award in Public Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em>Academic Achievement and Leadership Award<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The Lorne Foster Award in Public Policy benefits Black students in their second year or higher (53 earned credits or more) of a bachelor\u2019s degree program within the School of Public Policy &amp; Administration (SPPA). Students must self-identify as Black in their submission statement and submit a statement describing their volunteer community involvement in social justice issues. The recipient of this award receives $1,000 in support of their studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible students will be invited to submit a statement describing their volunteer community involvement in social justice issues.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"h6 text-uppercase text-primary\">Past Winners<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id245_54e9b5-d8 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id245_54e9b5-d8 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id245_54e9b5-d8 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id245_54e9b5-d8 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id245_54e9b5-d8 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id245_54e9b5-d8 kt-accordion-has-18-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-17 kt-pane245_8385aa-af\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2025 | Ghalib Woodley<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong><strong>Ghalib Woodley<\/strong><\/strong> is a third-year Public Administration student specializing in Management in the School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) at 快播视频. With experience in academic support, mentorship, and community engagement, he is passionate about advancing equity, youth empowerment, and cultural inclusion. As Academic Staff with Beyond 3:30, Ghalib fosters learning and leadership among youth through education and mentorship. His volunteer roles with the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, Black Excellence YU (BEYU), and United Caribbean Islands (UCI) reflect his dedication to celebrating diversity and strengthening community connections. Rooted in his Trinidadian background, Ghalib continues to champion representation and inclusive public service through his work on and off campus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-18 kt-pane245_b70039-d2\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2024 | Isatu Barrie<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Isatu&nbsp;Barrie&nbsp;<\/strong>is a fourth-year political science student, completing a certificate in Public Administration and Law in the School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA). As a communication coordinator with experience working with various nonprofits in her community, she is committed to empowering youth and fostering community development and ensuring that marginalized communities have equitable access to resources. Isatu is a &nbsp;photographer, and specializes in capturing the essence of community, culture, and personal stories. Through her lens, she amplifies underrepresented voices and highlights meaningful connections between people and their communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-15 kt-pane245_8226df-d3\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2023 | Grace Mamberi<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Grace Mamberi<strong> <\/strong>is a second-year student who has been with the School of Public Policy and Administration since 2022, pursing the BPA with a specialization in Law, Justice &amp; Public Policy. She currently serves as the Director of Student Engagement for SPPA\u2019s student association (PPASA). A few of her hobbies include crocheting, singing&nbsp;and writing. She wrote, \u201cmy personal experience as a Black student has fueled my passion for social justice as well as making a positive impact in the Black community. It's important for me to advocate for not only myself but for others as well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lorne Foster Award in Public Policy benefits Black students in their second year of a bachelor\u2019s degree program within the School of Public Policy &amp; Administration (SPPA).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-16 kt-pane245_9c5acb-5a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2022 | Udoka Achilike<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>This is a new award established by SPPA&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/2021\/07\/08\/professor-lorne-foster-appointed-york-research-chair-in-black-canadian-studies-and-human-rights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Professor Lorne Foster<\/a>&nbsp;and his generous gift. Professor Foster holds the York Research Chair in Black Canadian Studies &amp; Human Rights (Tier 1). He is the Director of the Institute for Social Research (ISR), which is the leading university-based survey research center in Canada. He is a descendent of a Black indentured servant who is believed to have arrived in Accomack County, Virginia from Angola Africa in the mid- 1600s. In 1857, his family settled in Dover Township, Kent County near Chatham, Ontario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SPPA Awards Committee was impressed with Udoka\u2019s volunteer engagement with Advocacy Peel. Service, social justice engagement and leadership are core values that we encourage in our students at the SPPA.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/2022\/08\/18\/sppa-monthly-newsletter-august-2022-volume-10-issue-19-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more in our SPPA newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Student Leadership Award - Graduate Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Leadership Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This award acknowledges exceptional contributions made by one current student or recent graduate student to the activities and programs of the School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"h6 text-uppercase text-primary\">Past Winners<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id245_2b9702-4b .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id245_2b9702-4b .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id245_2b9702-4b > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id245_2b9702-4b .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id245_2b9702-4b .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id245_2b9702-4b kt-accordion-has-14-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-13 kt-pane245_8c039d-ee\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2025 | <strong>Efren (Tyson) Dimayuga Jr.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Efren (Tyson) Dimayuga Jr.<\/strong> is an Information Officer with the Education Data Branch at the Ontario Ministry of Education and Director of Communications for YUSPPAAN. He earned his Master\u2019s in Public Policy, Administration, and Law (MPPAL) in 2025, where he enhanced the school\u2019s digital presence and student engagement as First-Year Representative and later as Director of Social Media and Communications for GSAPPAL. In 2024, Tyson represented 快播视频 at the University of Toronto Policython competition and subsequently led SPPA\u2019s undergraduate team (2nd place award) and MPPAL team\u2019s participation. That same year, he received the Dr. Kenneth McBey Graduate Fellowship in Management for his work for the Filipino 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Tyson brings an interdisciplinary perspective to public service, shaped by experience in the banking, non-profit, and healthcare sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Santo Tomas-Manila and a Diploma in Business Administration \u2013 Marketing from McMaster University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-14 kt-pane245_2c26dc-76\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2024 | Jenning Cheung<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Jenning Cheung&nbsp;<\/strong>is a graduate of both the SPPA's Bachelor of Public Administration and MPPAL programs. During his studies, Jenning was committed to school involvement&nbsp;having served in various volunteer roles including as President of the Graduate Student Association of Public Policy, Administration, and Law. Jenning first joined the Ontario Public Service in 2019 as a co-op student during his undergraduate studies and has since held successive&nbsp;roles. His prior portfolios include the Ministry of Health - Pandemic Response and Recovery, as well as the Ministry of the Attorney General - Special Investigations Unit. Most recently, Jenning took on the challenge of joining an Assistant Deputy Minister's Office, starting in the summer of 2024 as Senior Policy Advisor to the ADM for the Red Tape Reduction Division in the Ministry of Red Tape &nbsp;Reduction.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane245_e4f481-2c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2023 | Marierose Talla<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Marierose Talla obtained her Master in Public Policy, Administration and Law&nbsp;in October 2023. Involved in GSAPPAL throughout the program, she served as Vice-President in 2022.&nbsp; Reflecting on her work in higher education, community engagement, and program management, Marierose's research has focussed on access to education, EDI, and the justice sector. She is currently a Clinic and Programs Advisor at Legal Aid Ontario.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marierose's<\/strong><strong> nominators wrote:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201d<\/em><em>Marierose is an exceptional student with strong emotional intelligence and confidence in her beliefs. She has a strong commitment and dedication to her studies and takes pride in anything she does. She is naturally curious and always seeking to learn more\u2026. She is passionate about learning and has a great ability to examine and create understanding in a broader context, specifically in the areas of human rights and social justice.\"<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane245_b11af1-22\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2022 | Paula Tablon Modica<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Paula Tablon Modica obtained her Master in Public Policy, Administration and Law&nbsp;in October 2022. She was the 2021 GSAPPAL President and her MRP explored stakeholder experiences, the co-production process between researchers and community members, and the psychosocial factors that impact people with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their well-being. Paula is currently a Policy Analyst at the Strategic Policy Division, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. One of Paula's nominator wrote:&nbsp;<em>\"Her ability to maintain engagement and lead the club through many pivots throughout the year is a massive accomplishment and it required pristine dedication to the cause; both to the benefit of the graduate students within MPPAL and the SPPA.\"<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane245_a01514-cc\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2021 | Sylvia Gajusingh<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Sylvia Gajusingh (MPPAL, Class of 2021) has committed time and effort towards enhancing the experiences of her fellow students as part of GSAPPAL. This included assisting with all events as well as coordinating merchandise roll-out.&nbsp; Her professionalism and organizational skills were highly appreciated by her peers and the nomination letters for this award spoke to how their own participation in School events and socials was largely due to Sylvia\u2019s enthusiasm and encouragement for them to attend. Sylvia also participated in the mentorship circle program and mentored incoming and first year students. She has provided guidance and support to fellow students, improving their student experience within the program, and ultimately their academic success. In addition, Sylvia completed the personal wellness certificate and sought to enhance access to mental health services for graduate students. She embodies the&nbsp; Graduate Student Award through all her time and energy dedicated to her studies, her extracurricular activities and her commitment to MPPAL as a community that fosters leadership in social justice. Sylvia works as Registry Officer at the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Refugee Protection Division.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane245_d6c146-68\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2020 | Joana Jabson<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Even before Joana was accepted to our Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) program, she was already committed to the activities and programs of the School by attending networking events as an MPPAL candidate. Her commitment continued into her 1st year in the MPPAL program when she volunteered as a First-Year Representative for her classmates. Working alongside the Graduate Students\u2019 Association of Public Policy, Administration and Law (GSAPPAL), she represented the interests of her fellow students, but most importantly, increased engagement among the first-year students. In the 2nd year of the program, she took on the role of Vice President of GSAPPAL. Joana demonstrates passion, dedication and determination. Her commitment and willingness to work across the undergraduate and alumni associations on various projects \u2013 from graduate events to School-wide initiatives (i.e. panels, orientation sessions, medium to large sized networking events) were essential to success and creating a supportive environment for everyone. During her MPPAL studies, Joana secured two promotions \u2013 to Executive Assistant and to Senior Program Advisor, Mental Health and Addictions, Ministry of the Solicitor General. She remains engaged as an alumna and serves as Director of Events and Programming for our alumni network, YUSPPPAAN.\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane245_63b3cd-08\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2019 | Tiago De Oliveria<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The Graduate Student Award was presented to Tiago De Oliveira for his service as director of communications for our Graduate Students\u2019 Association during the first year of his MPPAL studies in 2018-19, and contributions to organizing a career panel for students, the school\u2019s municipal symposium and several networking events. De Oliveira currently holds the position of payroll transformation project lead with the City of Toronto. He is a graduate of our BPA spec. hon. program (law, justice and public policy stream, class of '14) and also holds a certificate in human resources management from York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2019\/12\/16\/sppa-awards-dinner-recognizes-service-excellence-visionary-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more in YFile.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane245_06e5da-30\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2018 | Eric Lothman<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The Graduate Student Award went to Eric Lothman in the Master of Public Policy, Administration &amp; Law (MPPAL) program. Lothman enthusiastically participated in the 2017 IPAC-CAPPA Case Competition during his first year in the MPPAL program, volunteered at open houses and helped organize professional development opportunities for both MPPAL and BPA students. Lothman has also served as the director of communication for the Graduate Students\u2019 Association of Public Policy, Administration &amp; Law (GSAPPAL) as well as in a number of other volunteer roles, including as manager of outreach and partnerships for the Strategic Leadership Forum and as a student outreach committee member for the Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada). Lothman currently holds the position of policy analyst in the Student Achievement Division of the Ontario Ministry of Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2018\/12\/12\/public-service-values-celebrated-at-school-of-public-policy-administration-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more in YFile.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane245_d41de7-1c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2017 | Shireen Salti<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Shireen was the Social Convener of the 2016\/17 Graduate Students\u2019 Association of Public Policy, Administration and Law (GSAPPAL). Her responsibilities included planning and facilitation of GSAPPAL events including socials, conferences and networking opportunities for MPPAL students. Shireen also represented 快播视频 at the 2015-16 Institute of Public Administration Canada (IPAC) National Case 快播视频 Competition. She has worked in a number of roles in the Ontario Ministry of Education, Inclusive Education Branch and at the Education Quality and Accountability Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2017\/12\/18\/students-alumni-and-community-recognized-by-school-of-public-policy-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more in YFile.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane245_2c47aa-47\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2016 | Georgette Morris<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><em>Read more about the 2016 Student, Alumni &amp; Community Recognition Awards Dinner in <a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2016\/12\/04\/sppa-recognizes-students-alumni-community-partners-for-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YFile.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane245_b0172e-71\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2015 | Sadaf Syed<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Graduate Student Award winner Sadaf Syed graduated with her master of public policy, administration and law (MPPAL) degree in the fall. Syed is also the recipient of the Professor Ian Greene Book Prize for academic achievement. As a dedicated mother of two young children, she took a few minutes to thank family members for their understanding and support, as she spent many hours studying or in classes while working to complete her degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2015\/11\/23\/school-of-public-policy-and-administration-celebrates-excellence-during-annual-awards-dinner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Read more in YFile.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Student Leadership Award - Undergraduate Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Leadership Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This award acknowledges exceptional contributions made by one current or recent undergraduate student to the activities and programs of the School.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"h6 text-uppercase text-primary\">Past Winners<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id245_936bd8-1d .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id245_936bd8-1d .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id245_936bd8-1d > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id245_936bd8-1d .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id245_936bd8-1d .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id245_936bd8-1d kt-accordion-has-17-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-16 kt-pane245_541de9-94\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2025 | Ali Adam<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Ali Adam<\/strong> begun his journey with the School of Public Policy and Administration as student undertaking a Bachelors of Public Administration degree (Policy Analysis stream). His passion for the field led to a desire to teach others about the field and leveraged his time with the Public Policy and Administration Student Association (PPASA) to do so. Working his way from Junior Ambassador, to Treasurer, to Vice-President and eventually President, Ali\u2019s leadership was critical for the growth of the organization but also continuity amidst uncertainty. Beyond his education, Ali has been a tenured public servant, working at the Federal level at ESDC and ISC, and Provincial level at the now Ministry of Energy and Mines by way of his practicum placement. Following his graduation, Ali is now a Support Assistant B at the City Clerk\u2019s office with the City of Toronto where he coordinates projects that maintain the dynamic governance processes of Toronto\u2019s various committees and City Council.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-17 kt-pane245_a49180-63\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2024 | Japneet Kaur<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Japneet Kaur&nbsp;<\/strong>began her journey with the School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) as a Junior Ambassador of the Public Policy and Administration Student Association (PPASA) in her second year. She served the PPASA for four years through a variety of roles including Treasurer, Vice President, and President of the club during the 2023-24 academic year. She graduated in June from the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration program from the Schulich School of Business with two specializations in Marketing and Entrepreneurial &amp; Family Business Studies. She also completed the Professional Certificate in Public Policy Analysis. Japneet is grateful for the SPPA for welcoming her into a network of distinguished individuals, providing her with valuable opportunities for professional development, and for allowing her to experience the essence and power of public service.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-15 kt-pane245_4701d0-c6\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2023 | Milena Basciano<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Milena Basciano was first introduced to the School\u2019s esteemed network and invaluable opportunities as a Junior Ambassador of our Public Policy and Administration Student Association (PPASA) in her first year. She served the club throughout all four years of her studies as the Director of Professional Communications, Vice-President and eventually President of the club during the 2022-23 academic year. She graduated in June from our Honours Bachelor of Public Administration program with a specialization in Policy Analysis and keeps in touch as an executive member of the 快播视频 School of Public Policy and Administration Alumni Network (YUSPPAAN). Milena attributes her connection with the school for introducing her to opportunities including the Summer Employment Opportunities program, as well as the Ontario Legislature Internship Programme. She is currently a part of the 2023-24 cohort of interns, exploring the daily workings of the Ontario Legislature and inspired to make meaningful contributions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-13 kt-pane245_dd5cbc-a9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2022 | Robert DiGiovanni<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Robert has been an engaged student throughout his studies. He served our Public Policy and Administration Student Association (PPASA) as Director of Internal Affairs, and then as President of the club during the 2021-22 school year. Robert also sat on the Office of the University Registrar's Student Advisory Committee for one full-year term, as well as on the Library and Archives Canada Youth Advisory Committee for two years during his degree.&nbsp;Robert is in the final year of his Bachelor\u2019s degree, majoring in Political Science with a minor in Public Administration. For the past 1.5 years, Robert has worked with the Ministry of Education in the Digital and Online Learning Branch where he has had the opportunity to work on the development and continued implementation of Ontario's new Online Learning Graduation requirement, as well as leading the administration of the province's 4-year Math Strategy. Robert started as a Policy Co-op Student through the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies (LA&amp;PS) Internship Program, and currently works as a Junior Policy Analyst. He worked in the OPS each summer throughout his degree through the&nbsp;Summer Employment&nbsp;Opportunities Program and credits his involvement with the School for learning about opportunities in the public service during his first year of study.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-14 kt-pane245_82b0df-c0\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2021 | Khushbu Dhaliwal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Khushbu (BA and CPPA, Class of 2021) was a History major at 快播视频 with a keen interest in public&nbsp;policy.&nbsp; She completed our Professional Certificate in Public Policy Analysis and&nbsp;has been engaged with our School and student body in a variety of roles since&nbsp;2017: she served as Junior Ambassador, Director of Recruitment, Vice-President and finally as President for our Public Policy and Administration&nbsp;Student Association (PPASA) in 2020-21 during the challenging times of remote&nbsp;studies and the pandemic. Khushbu has demonstrated exceptional leadership&nbsp;and a can-do attitude in everything that she does: re-designing our professional&nbsp;development workshops in support of students\u2019 internship applications,&nbsp;innovative and engaging events, and mentoring junior students. During her&nbsp;practicum placement she received an outstanding service award - the&nbsp;<em>Supporting Our Future Award&nbsp;<\/em>at the 5th Annual Standing Ovation Awards in the&nbsp;Client Services Management Branch at the Ministry of Government and&nbsp;Consumer Services. She is currently part of the coveted post-graduate&nbsp;Ontario&nbsp;Internship Program as Service Delivery Intern at the Ministry of Heritage,&nbsp;Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Following her graduation, she answered&nbsp;the call to serve on the Board of YUSPPAAN.&nbsp; Her commitment to service&nbsp;excellence is both exemplary and inspirational.&nbsp;\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane245_e2a483-1e\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2020 | Gurkamal Dhahan<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Gurkamal Dhahan is a 2020 graduate of our Bachelor of Public Administration Specialized Honours program, Management stream and Intern with the non-partisan Ontario Legislature Internship Programme, providing backbench Members of Provincial Parliament (MPP) with staff assistance. He also provides research assistance to the Information Services branch, which focuses on the delivery of the Assembly\u2019s digital infrastructure and archival work. Gurkamal has served our Public Policy and Administration Student Association (PPASA) in a number of roles throughout his studies: Junior Ambassador, Director of Recruitment and in 2019-2020 as President. He has approached all these roles with a sense of responsibility, professionalism and enthusiasm. In addition to his role as PPASA President, he served as peer mentor for 1st year students to guide them through their transition to university studies, and as PASS leader for our statistics course, while also completing a practicum placement with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and a number of upper-level research-intensive courses with group work and deliverables to external partner organizations. He is a seasoned student leader and an ultimate team player, who has balanced all these roles with ease and graduated as a member of the Dean\u2019s Honour Roll.\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane245_21bef1-92\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2019 | Sukhpreet Singh<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The Undergraduate Student Award  was presented to Sukhpreet Singh from the BPA Specialized Honours (Management Stream) program (class of '19) for his leadership and service to the Public Policy and Administration Student Association (PPASA) in a variety of roles for three years and most recently as president in 2018-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Singh joined the federal public service in May as an access to information and privacy analyst at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, and expressed his gratitude at the dinner to his parents, and SPPA faculty and staff for their support during this journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2019\/12\/16\/sppa-awards-dinner-recognizes-service-excellence-visionary-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more in YFile.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane245_d8a209-02\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2018 | Justin Tan<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The Undergraduate Student Award was awarded to Justin Tan in the Management stream of the Specialized Honours Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) program for his service to the Public Policy &amp; Administration Student Association (PPASA). Tan served as president in 2017-18, during his third year of studies, and as director of recruitment prior to that. In 2018, Tan also received the McLaughlin Academics\u2019 Choice Award for his involvement with the work of the college. Tan has also volunteered and worked for Canadian Red Cross and is currently working as CCTV team lead operator for Security Services while completing his studies at York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2018\/12\/12\/public-service-values-celebrated-at-school-of-public-policy-administration-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more in YFile.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane245_f7b043-c4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2017 | Munisha Basiram<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Munisha has served our Public Policy and Administration Student Association (PPASA) in a variety of roles for several years, including as President. As an enthusiastic peer mentor, she guided many students through their transition to university and inspired them to be engaged. Her tireless work and dedication led to the PPASA being named the McLaughlin College Club of the Year in 2017 as well as her personally receiving the university-wide Robert Tiffin Student Leadership Award. As a BPA student, Munisha held several summer positions with the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, completed a placement with the York Region Rapid Transit Corporation and worked as a Human Resources Coordinator Intern with Free the Children, an Interviewer with 快播视频\u2019s Institute for Social Research, and a Program Evaluation Student Consultant with Service Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2017\/12\/18\/students-alumni-and-community-recognized-by-school-of-public-policy-administration\/\">Read more in YFile.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane245_72faff-43\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2016 | Melissa Calanza<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>A passionate student leader and peer mentor, Calanza currently works for the Ministry of Health &amp; Long-Term Care, Digital Health Solutions &amp; Innovation Branch, Project Management Office. She is also the recipient of the 2016 McLaughlin Academics Choice Award. At the school\u2019s celebration she was accompanied by her proud parents, Mon and Felisa Calanza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2016\/12\/04\/sppa-recognizes-students-alumni-community-partners-for-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more in YFile.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane245_064e97-bf\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2015 | Kevin Baksh<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Undergraduate Student Award winner Kevin Baksh served as the president of the Public Policy &amp; Administration Student Association, and since graduating in the spring has been working in various positions and on various projects with the Ontario Ministry of Community &amp; Social Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2015\/11\/23\/school-of-public-policy-and-administration-celebrates-excellence-during-annual-awards-dinner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more in YFile.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane245_08638f-50\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2014 | Anisa Vangjeli<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Vangjeli is a recent graduate of the Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) Honours Program (management stream), who is now enrolled in Carleton University\u2019s Master of Public Administration program. She was honoured for her service to the school\u2019s student association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2014\/12\/15\/school-of-public-policy-and-administration-hosts-annual-alumni-and-student-recognition-awards-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to read more in YFile.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">SPPA Practicum\/Partner Honouree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>SPPA Practicum Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Practicum Honouree Award is in recognition of the meaningful learning opportunities and support given to our practicum students by one of our partners\/organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"h6 text-uppercase text-primary\">Past Winners<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id245_391cd2-33 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id245_391cd2-33 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id245_391cd2-33 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id245_391cd2-33 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id245_391cd2-33 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id245_391cd2-33 kt-accordion-has-30-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-29 kt-pane245_6b463a-29\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2025 | Wendy Chen<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Wendy Chen<\/strong> is a seasoned public sector executive with over 15 years of progressive leadership experience across multiple Ontario ministries. Currently serving as the Director of the Agency and Tribunal Relations Branch in the Policy Division at the Ministry of the Attorney General, she leads strategic policy initiatives and ensures effective oversight of agencies and alignment with government priorities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a people-centered, results-oriented leader, Wendy has built effective teams to deliver on the government\u2019s mandate. She has worked in several ministries spearheading transformative policy and program reforms. Partnership building is a strength of hers and she has navigated challenging stakeholder relationships with a focus on consensus building.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wendy is passionate about mentoring across different levels of government and the broader public sector and building leadership capacity in the Ontario Public Service.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-30 kt-pane245_003f96-0c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2024 | Mike Da Silva &amp; Dan Petoran<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Mike Da Silva&nbsp;<\/strong>has&nbsp; a degree in Accounting and Finance and he is Lean Six Sigma Certified, Active Operations Management and Project Management with extensive People and Operations Management Experience.&nbsp; Mike has 15 years in the Private Sector in various Senior Management roles with TD Canada Trust and has 15 years of&nbsp; experience in the Ontario Public Service in various Management Roles.&nbsp; He has been a Senior Manager with Land Registry Services Branch for the past 5 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dan Petoran<\/strong>&nbsp;has over 20 years of experience in the public sector and is currently the Director of the Land Registry Services Branch. He is responsible for the delivery of land registration services for the province and holds a statutory officer role as the Director of Land Registration,&nbsp;which&nbsp;has oversight responsibility of operational policies and procedures for land registry. He also leads the relationship and 50-year license agreement with Teranet, the private sector service provider of electronic land registration services.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-28 kt-pane245_7efffc-7c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2023 | Sabina Filipescu<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Sabina Filipescu<strong> <\/strong>is a Senior Manager of Community Engagement with Metrolinx. Prior to that, and while she was a recurring sponsor for the Practicum, she was the Manager, Road Safety Program Office, Transportation Safety Division, Ministry of Transportation. Sabina<strong> <\/strong>has been&nbsp;exploring the different facets of public policy and government decision-making over the past 16 years by providing policy leadership and analysis across a wide array of subject areas for the ministries of Northern Development and Mines, Training Colleges and Universities, Labour Training and Skills Development, Ministry of Transportation and currently with Metrolinx.&nbsp;In addition, Sabina&nbsp;volunteers in the not-for-profit space and is currently Board President, Rexdale Women\u2019s Centre.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an alumna of our School and this practicum course, Sabina can attest first-hand to the value of experiential education as an effective talent attraction strategy for the public sector as well as a career enabler for our students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sabina\u2019s Nominator wrote:<\/strong> \u201cAs a Practicum in Public Administration Course alum, Sabina knew the full value of these experiential education opportunities and created exceptional environments for placement, so much so that students were asked to stay on over the summer or hired-on by way of contract employment arrangements.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-18 kt-pane245_581f75-b0\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2022 | Marc Rondeau<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>As the Associate Deputy Minister of the Centre for Public Sector Labour Relations and Compensation (CPSLRC), Marc has responsibility for the team that supports Treasury Board and Management Board of Cabinet\u2019s labour and compensation responsibilities as the Ontario Public Service (OPS) employer and overseer of $80B of compensation related expenditures covering 1.2M public sector employees that deliver programs and services on behalf of the Ontario Government. These responsibilities include enterprise-wide policy, delivery and support to ministries on OPS labour relations and total compensation programs as well as central agency oversight and coordination of Broader Public Sector (BPS) labour relations and executive compensation. The CPSLRC team undertakes collective bargaining, grievance management as well as managing the relationship with bargaining agents and also has responsibility for oversight of OPS pensions, benefits, judicial remuneration and related agencies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-26 kt-pane245_c1b730-1e\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2021 | Mandeep Flora<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Mandeep Flora is the director of data strategy and solutions platform at the Mandeep Flora is the director of data strategy and solutions platform at the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. SPPA thanks him for his commitment to providing practicum opportunities for our undergraduate students in public administration despite the challenges of remote work. Mandeep is passionate about using better data to solve complex public policy problems. His mission is to build more efficient and effective digital-first, data-driven, equitable and inclusive public services. With 16 years of experience in public policy encompassing strategy, policy and operations, legislative reform, I&amp;IT and data infrastructure, and analytics, he is driven to lead diverse, inclusive, multi-disciplinary teams to transform how organizations use data. Mandeep is currently leading efforts at the Ministry of Children, Community of Social Services (MCSS) to build and grow its Data Platform - to better use leading-edge data analytics and business intelligence in improving client and program outcomes through actionable data and information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-25 kt-pane245_1f83be-18\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2020 | Alexey Togunov<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Alexey Togunov is passionate about transforming public sector services to become more lean and modern, delivering greater value to users. With over 12 years experience leading modernization and process improvement initiatives for the Ontario government, he has a strong understanding of how to navigate around the challenges of delivering innovation in the public sector. In his current role as <strong>Manager of the Project Management Office at the Ministry of the Attorney General<\/strong>, Alexey is responsible for realizing the ministry\u2019s vision to bring justice services online. Previously he led improvement initiatives in the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee. Before his career in government, Alexey worked in financial services supporting continuous improvement projects. Alexey also mentors aspiring change champions, helping them realize their potential and developing capacity to deliver innovation. Alexey is an Industrial Engineering graduate from the University of Toronto specialising in Information Systems, a Project Management Professional and a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-19 kt-pane245_0745bf-49\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2019 | Louise Simos<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Creativity and compassion in partnership are an incredible combination. Louise Simos is that type of partner.&nbsp; No one works harder to think about the kind of work students get to do and to ensure they are fully engaged in meaningful learning.&nbsp; Thanks to Louise, our practicum students have real experiences which give them an edge in learning and preparing for their careers. A respected mentor and manager, Louise Simos has been an Ontario public servant for over 25 years.&nbsp; Most of her career has involved leading projects that fall at the&nbsp; intersection of people, ideas and technology.&nbsp; Louise pioneered online policy consultations in the Ontario Public Service (OPS), led digital and internal communications for several ministries, and recently <strong><em>received the highest award in the OPS - an Amethyst Award <\/em><\/strong>- for digital disruption and an innovative new intranet for the 60,000-plus employees in the OPS.&nbsp; She currently <strong><em>leads a team responsible for ServiceOntario\u2019s intergovernmental relations and data services at the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-27 kt-pane245_c90aab-dc\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2019 | Claudio De Rose<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>In many ways, Claudio has never really left our program. Ever since entering management in the OPS, he has been a dedicated partner to the program. We have really wonderful partners but Claudio earns a reputation for having hosted the greatest number of students over the years. It is not uncommon for him to ask: \"how many do you need me to take?\u201d Claudio is currently <strong><em>Acting Executive Director, Driver &amp; Vehicle Program Development &amp; Modernization in the Road User Safety Division<\/em><\/strong>. He leads the planning for modernizing driver and vehicle programs and information technology systems, to digitally transform services for clients, improve efficiency, safety, and use of data. Claudio joined the Ministry of Transportation in 2015 as Director, Safety Policy &amp; Education Branch.&nbsp; In this role, he successfully led multiple high-profile stakeholder consultations, and the legislative and regulatory design work on many key initiatives including implementation of Bill 31, the Making Ontario\u2019s Roads Safer Act; launching Ontario\u2019s Automated Vehicle testing pilot; the Safer School Zones Act and the road safety measures in Bill 174, the Cannabis, Smoke-Free Ontario and Road Safety Statute Law Amendment Act.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">SPPA Practicum\/Student Excellence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>SPPA Practicum Award<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Practicum Excellence Award recognizes a current student for demonstrated excellence, professionalism and collegiality on a public administration practicum project in the given academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"h6 text-uppercase text-primary\">Past Winners<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id245_c4c9cc-bd .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id245_c4c9cc-bd .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id245_c4c9cc-bd > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id245_c4c9cc-bd .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id245_c4c9cc-bd .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id245_c4c9cc-bd kt-accordion-has-50-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-49 kt-pane245_390d96-0a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2025 | Ishvita Sharma <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Ishvita Sharma<\/strong> joined the School of Public Policy and Administration after transferring into the Honours Bachelor of Public Administration program, management stream. The warm welcome she received encouraged her to become involved with the Public Policy and Administration Student Association (PPASA), where she has served as the Director of Internal Affairs, Vice-President, and now President for the 2025-2026 academic year.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presently continuing in the BPA program, Ishvita has had the opportunity to take part in a number of SPPA\u2019s experiential education courses. Through the Practicum in Public Administration (PPAS 4995), she worked with Ontario\u2019s Treasury Board Secretariat, supporting planning initiatives and the development of policy recommendations submitted as advice to Cabinet. This experience inspired her to pursue an internship at the Ontario Pension Board with the Pension Legal and Policy team this past summer.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ishvita attributes her academic and professional growth to the mentorship of the Professors and supportive community of the SPPA. She is grateful for the guidance and opportunities that have made for meaningful learning experiences in her undergraduate journey.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-50 kt-pane245_7caaae-ce\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2024 | Japneet Kaur<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>In her final year,&nbsp;<strong>Japneet Kaur&nbsp;<\/strong>enrolled in SPPA\u2019s practicum course. The opportunity at the Ministry of the Solicitor General (SOLGEN) further ignited her passion for policy and public service. She gained exposure to policy projects as a Policy and Programs Assistant at the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery in 2021, which inspired her to make meaningful contributions as a placement student. In SOLGEN\u2019s Institutional Operational Policy Unit, Japneet reviewed policies and identified areas for improvement to ensure effective administration of adult correctional facilities, conducted research and jurisdictional scans to identify benchmarks and best practices for reviewing policies, and ensured regulations and operational requirements were met. Her research paper examined the relationship between Indigenous reconciliation and public administration in Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-48 kt-pane245_33c494-c6\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2023 | Milena Basciano<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>In her fourth year of the BPA, Milena Basciano had the opportunity to enrol in the School\u2019s practicum course. New to the policy field, she approached her placement at the Ministry of the Solicitor General (SOLGEN) with enthusiasm, drive, and curiosity. Having worked as an Office Assistant at the Ministry of Transportation the summer prior and a Deck Supervisor of aquatic programs at the City of Vaughan throughout her degree, she was eager to finally put practical use to everything she learned about public policy. In SOLGEN\u2019s Program Development Unit, Milena provided coordinated research, assessment and analyses to support the development, implementation and evaluation of offender programs in correctional services. Her placement was very fruitful and fueled her passion for policy while giving her hands-on experience. Her research paper explored effective change management strategies for public sector organizations as well as the significance of resisting barriers to change in our continuously changing environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-40 kt-pane245_07f8a4-b3\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2022 | Rushell Dissanayake<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Rushell completed our Practicum in Public Administration with the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services, ServiceOntario, Central Production and Verification Services Branch (Land Registry) where his positive attitude and willingness to take on any challenge or assignment were much valued. His supervisors also recognized an exceptional level of judgement and discretion to take on significant projects. So much so, his placement supervisor indicated \u201cAt times, we felt that Rushell was no different than our full-time employees\u201d. In light of Rushell\u2019s contributions, his performance was also recognized by way of an exceptional evaluation and a 10\/10 score. Rushell also volunteered for our Public Policy and Administration Student Association (PPASA) during his studies, initially as Junior Ambassador and later took on the role of Director of Outreach. Rushell graduated from the Management stream of the BPA program and currently holds the position of Registration Services Representative at the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery - Land Registration Services Branch (Ontario Public Service). Rushell joined our Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) program in September 2022.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-47 kt-pane245_31fe5c-99\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2022 | Rean Pelayo<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Rean completed our Practicum in Public Administration with the Ministry of Tourism, Recreation and Sport\u2019s Destination Ontario where they found Rean to be extremely hard working, conscientious, and her contributions excellent. The quality of her work was found to be superior, excellent time management and task prioritization capabilities, and the need for minimal supervision enabled her to complete several projects concurrently while working with different teams. Leveraging these skills, Rean contributed to several major projects and initiatives, supported the development of presentations, slide decks, communications strategies, and jurisdictional scans. Rean\u2019s contributions were recognized by way of an exceptional performance evaluation and a 10\/10 score. Further, she was asked to stay on through a Summer Experience Program paid placement. Throughout her studies in the BPA program, Rean also volunteered for our Public Policy and Administration (PPASA) as Junior Ambassador and later as Director of Marketing (2019-2021).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Dr. Kenneth McBey Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em><em>Graduate Fellowship in Management<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This fellowship is established by Elizabeth (\u201cBetty-Anne\u201d) McBey, in loving memory of her late husband, Dr. Kenneth McBey. Prof. McBey was an admired instructor and mentor during his many years as a professor of business at 快播视频.&nbsp;The Dr. Kenneth McBey Graduate Fellowship in Management will be awarded to an incoming or continuing Masters or Doctoral graduate student who best demonstrates outstanding voluntary services to Canada and the community. It will be awarded annually, on a rotating basis to a student in one of the following graduate programs: Human Resources Management, Disaster &amp; Emergency Management or Public Policy Administration and Law, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/gradstudies\/awards\/dr-kenneth-mcbey-graduate-fellowship-in-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eligible program awards committee<\/a> will adjudicate the award and send the name of the successful recipient to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for final review and disbursement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"h6 text-uppercase text-primary\">Past Winners<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id245_4056c1-d9 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id245_4056c1-d9 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id245_4056c1-d9 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id245_4056c1-d9 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id245_4056c1-d9 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id245_4056c1-d9 kt-accordion-has-49-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-49 kt-pane245_f9a4b6-b0\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2024 | <strong>Efren (Tyson) Dimayuga Jr.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>I am deeply honoured to have been awarded the 2024-2025 Dr. Kenneth McBey Graduate Fellowship in Management. This prestigious award recognizes a master's student who demonstrates outstanding voluntary services to Canada and the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I faced numerous challenges when immigrating to Canada from the Philippines in 2016, including a lack of networks, discrimination, and isolation. I quickly realized that while Filipinos in Canada are overrepresented in healthcare and service industries, we are underrepresented in education, government, and law. The COVID-19 pandemic intensified these challenges, prompting me to reflect on bridging the gap in our community\u2019s issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2023, I founded the SIBOL Filipino Canadian Pride Network, a volunteer-led community of Filipino 2SLGBTQIA+ in Toronto that focuses on career development, networking, and support. We used the Filipino word \u201cSibol\u201d (see-ball), which means \u201cgrowth or spring,\u201d and took inspiration from \u201cBayanihan,\u201d which refers to the Filipino spirit of communal unity and cooperation, which then became the foundation of this organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being recognized for my community-building efforts is a profound honour. I share this achievement with my community, and portions of the grant will serve as seed money for our initiatives to formalize our structure, establish additional partnerships, and achieve financial sustainability. I am deeply grateful to Elizabeth (\u201cBetty-Anne\u201d) McBey, the selection committee, the SPPA community, and 快播视频 for bestowing this award upon me.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">George Vari Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>Excellence and Good Citizenship Award<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The George Vari Award for Excellence and Good Citizenship recognizes a graduating student in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies (LA&amp;PS) for their outstanding academic achievement and community service. Demonstrated financial need will also be considered when selecting the recipient for this award, the Student Awards Team will verify this information once nominations are received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"h6 text-uppercase text-primary\">Past Winners<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id245_5d4eb2-02 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id245_5d4eb2-02 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id245_5d4eb2-02 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id245_5d4eb2-02 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id245_5d4eb2-02 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id245_5d4eb2-02 kt-accordion-has-15-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-15 kt-pane245_2687da-2b\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2024 | Matthew Ko<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>I am honoured to receive the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/George_Vari\">George <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/George_Vari\">Vari<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/George_Vari\"> <\/a>Award for Excellence and Good Citizenship. It is a privilege to contribute to my community through volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross, <a href=\"https:\/\/ppasayorku.wordpress.com\/\">PPASA<\/a>, and supporting various student and university activities. Volunteering has helped me develop interpersonal skills, step out of my comfort zone to try new things, and provided me with an enriching experience that will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, I would like to express my gratitude to Professor Couto, Director of the School of Public Policy and Administration (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/\">SPPA<\/a>) for nominating me for this award, and my friends and family who supported me to do volunteer work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Paul Cantor Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Academic Achievement Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awarded to a student who has completed 48 credits, has a minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.00 (B) and focused their studies in the areas of public policy and administration. Recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, be an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need. Paul Cantor has been a long serving member of the 快播视频 Board of Governors since 1998 and has extensive experience in the Toronto Business community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"h6 text-uppercase text-primary\">Past Winners<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id245_09fd97-55 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id245_09fd97-55 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id245_09fd97-55 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id245_09fd97-55 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id245_09fd97-55 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id245_09fd97-55 kt-accordion-has-15-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-15 kt-pane245_0245ee-dc\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2023 | Hafeza Khan<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>I am happy to be the 2023 recipient of the Paul Cantor Award and want to thank the School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) for all of the support in my education and career development. I am so grateful to be a part of the SPPA community and receiving&nbsp;this award means so much to me.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hafeza is a third-year student completing a Specialized Honours Bachelor of Public Administration degree, with a focus on Management. Hafeza demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence throughout her studies and has been an active member of the SPPA community. She has served in the Public Policy and Administration Student Association (PPASA) as the Director of Marketing from 2021-2022, and as the Director of Professional Communications from 2022- present. Hafeza also works in the Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies where she designs and delivers programs and services for students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Robert Everett Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em><em><em>Exceptional Leadership in Student Governance<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Robert Everett Exceptional Leadership in Student Governance Award recognizes and celebrates students who have made a valuable and significant contribution to the governance of 快播视频.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 2018, this award is named in honour of Dr. Robert Everett, a distinguished Senior Assistant Secretary of the University, who made extraordinary contributions supporting University governance for nearly three decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"h6 text-uppercase text-primary\">Past Winners<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id245_e003fd-d3 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id245_e003fd-d3 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id245_e003fd-d3 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id245_e003fd-d3 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id245_e003fd-d3 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id245_e003fd-d3 kt-accordion-has-49-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-49 kt-pane245_670637-38\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2024 | Hale Mahon<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>I\u2019m very grateful and humbled to receive the Robert Everett Exceptional Leadership in Student Governance Award. The award is named after Dr. Robert Everett, a former senior assistant secretary of 快播视频, who exemplified the values of collegiality and service that we all strive for in academic governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This has been such an interesting year to be involved in governance at York, with the financial situation in the postsecondary sector, ongoing cultural issues, and a challenging labour disruption. It\u2019s been wonderful to work with so many people who are dedicated to making the best decisions for all of York and who have been raising ideas and concerns to that end on behalf of their colleagues. It\u2019s been a great opportunity to do the same on behalf of undergrad students at York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This award is very meaningful to me, but more importantly, it reflects our colleagues' dedication: Those who have made it possible to raise student concerns &amp; implement solutions during the strike; worked together to advance projects like the Ian Greene Award; and collaborated on day-to-day operations like academic petitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SPPA, LA&amp;PS, and York as a whole are such great exercises in teamwork and collegiality and I\u2019m continuously proud to be a part of them!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Robert Tiffin Leadership Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Leadership Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award was established in 2012 and is named after Robert J. Tiffin, who served as 快播视频\u2019s Vice-President, Students for nine years. This award recognizes students whose leadership has contributed to the growth, development, and vitality of 快播视频.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"h6 text-uppercase text-primary\">Past Winners<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id245_ecafeb-c2 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id245_ecafeb-c2 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id245_ecafeb-c2 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id245_ecafeb-c2 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id245_ecafeb-c2 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id245_ecafeb-c2 kt-accordion-has-9-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane245_1fd7bc-29\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2017 | Munisha Basiram<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Munisha Basiram, a fourth-year student completing a specialized honours bachelor of public administration degree, with a focus on management received the Robert Tiffin Leadership Award in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am always impressed by the diversity of ways in which leadership occurs here at York and this was truly evident as I went through looking at the nomination packages,\u201d Tiffin said. \u201cThere were several key themes I found that really embody the York Education \u2013 and this is mobilizing new ways of thinking, preparing engaged global citizens and building stronger communities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2017\/12\/18\/students-alumni-and-community-recognized-by-school-of-public-policy-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more in YFile.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns learnmore-block is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:77.1%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/yu-blockpatterns\/img\/learnmore.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11892\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for more?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Faculty of LA&amp;PS also provides a number of scholarships, awards and bursaries. 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