Meet the Simpson Centre Team
Juhi Huda
Research Associate ​
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She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies from the University of Colorado Boulder.
She is a public policy researcher with interdisciplinary training in environmental policy, communication, and governance.
Roshanne Sihota
Project Coordinator
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She holds a Master of Arts in Human Geography from the University of Calgary.
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Her research focuses on governance for interdisciplinary human-animal-environment topics, and science diplomacy and communication.
Casey Hong
Research Assistant
She holds a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Calgary.
Her research interests span public health and social equity, with an emphasis on the role of policy interventions.
Althea Brolsma
Research Assistant
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Calgary.
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Her research interests include governance of natural resources and spaces through environmental policy and public engagement.
Israa Farouk
Data Analyst
She holds a Master's degree in Data Science from the University of Calgary.
Her research focuses on using digital methods to collect data from media platforms and applying machine learning techniques to analyze public discourse.
Jay Parikh
Data analyst
He holds a Master of Data Science and Analytics from the University of Calgary.
His current research explores how web crawling and automated content analysis can be used to map controversies, revealing the key narratives and actors.