The FSS Portraits project compiles the journeys of our alumni community since their graduation from our programs. These portraits have three main objectives:
Accompany those considering our programs in their decision and integration into our community.
To inspire all students to explore what their careers might look like.
Encourage exchange within the alumni community.
Many thanks to our alumni who submitted their career paths since graduation.
Junior officer in International Humanitarian Assistance at Global Affairs Canada
Undergraduate Degree
Honours Bachelor of Arts with Specialization in Psychology University of Ottawa
Graduate Degree
Masters of Arts Public and International Affairs
University of Ottawa
Favourite memory of your uOttawa university experience
Serving as Head Delegate for the uOttawa Model UN Course at the UN Headquarters in New York
Participation in student government, Clubs or Sports
Hillel Ottawa, Holocaust Education Month, Model UN
Tip for our current students or young alumni
A healthy balanced diet includes: opportunities where you can lead others and shape an initiative, as well as opportunities to learn from mentors and observe with humility.
Fellow alumni, reach out to me on LinkedIn if you would like to chat
Area of interest
Economics, Environment, International Development, Policy / Politics, Psychology
Georges Beaino
Senior Specialist, Housing Finance Policy, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Senior Specialist, Housing Finance Policy, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
First job after graduation
Economist, Department of Finance
Undergraduate Degree
Joint Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences in Economics and Political Science University of Ottawa
Graduate Degree
Master of Arts Economics
Queen's University
Participation in student government, Clubs or Sports
No.
Tip for our current students or young alumni
I cannot overemphasize the importance of taking advantage of the excellent research and co-op opportunities at UofO to complement your studies and help enhance your academic and/or career prospects post-graduation.
Fellow alumni, reach out to me on LinkedIn if you would like to chat
Area of interest
Economics, Policy / Politics
Gilbert W Whiteduck
Clinical-Certified Indigenous Supervisor in Addictions/Counsellor/Senior Adviser
Clinical-Certified Indigenous Supervisor in Addictions/Counsellor/Senior Adviser
First job after graduation
Student Counsellor
Undergraduate Degree
Honours Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Carleton University
University of Quebec in Chicoutimi
Graduate Degree
Master of Education
University of Ottawa
Favourite memory of your uOttawa university experience
Openness of certain professors regarding the Indigenous realities
Participation in student government, Clubs or Sports
No
Tip for our current students or young alumni
Make the most of every opportunity, but do not forget to take care of yourself. Live in the moment.
Area of interest
Anthropology, Education, Environment, Federal Government, Health Care Sector, Human Rights, Legal Sector, Mental Health, Policy / Politics, Research, Social Work, Sociology
Megan Daigle
Senior Research Fellow, Humanitarian Policy Group (ODI)
Senior Research Fellow, Humanitarian Policy Group (ODI)
First job after graduation
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Gothenburg Centre of Globalization and Development, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Undergraduate Degree
International Studies and Modern Languages University of Ottawa
Graduate Degree
Master of Science(Econ) Postcolonial Politics
PhD International Politics
Aberystwyth University
Favourite memory of your uOttawa university experience
Meeting Jack Layton at a fundraiser organized by students.
Participation in student government, Clubs or Sports
I was a member of the Model UN Association, I was elections convenor for the Political Studies Student Association (PSSA) and I was a writer and English-language editor for the Caucus, which was the magazine of the PSSA at that time.
Tip for our current students or young alumni
Take advantage! A university campus is a dynamic place with clubs, teams, public talks and lectures, protests and demonstrations (especially if you study politics like I did) and all kinds of other opportunities to learn, meet people and get involved - and it's all at your fingertips. You'll never be anywhere quite like it again.
For a politics student, Ottawa is also an incredible place to be with lots of options to work, intern, volunteer and campaign for institutions and causes that matter to you. And the campus is right in the centre of the action, too!
Fellow alumni, reach out to me on LinkedIn if you would like to chat
Area of interest
Human Rights, International Development, Policy / Politics, Research
