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Meet the Simpson Centre Team

The people behind the controversy map

Althea Brolsma

Research Assistant 

 

Althea 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. 

Anne Marieke

Graduate Research Assistant

 

Anne-Marieke obtained her PhD at the Animal Welfare Program of the University of British Columbia.

 

Her overall aim is to contribute to the development of more sustainable animal production systems, using quantitative and qualitative research.

Casey Hong

Research Assistant 

 

Casey 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.

Juhi Huda

Research Associate ​

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Juhi holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies from the University of Colorado Boulder.

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She is a public policy researcher with interdisciplinary training in environmental policy, communication, and governance. 

Israa Farouk

Data Analyst

 

Israa 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. 

Roshanne Sihota

Project Coordinator 

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Roshanne 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. 

Emma Ohirko

Marketing & Communications Coordinator / Media Contact

 

Emma earned her BA in Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics from the University of Guelph, and completed her Master's in Publishing Studies at the University of Stirling.

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She supports The Simpson Centre's research team through digital and print campaigns that disseminate and mobilize their findings and recommendations.

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