Executive Committee Assistant
Adèle Bard is pursuing a dual Masters degree in International Security at Sciences Po Paris and International Law at King’s College London, with a focus on Africa. She is also pursuing a minor in Swahili at INALCO in Paris. Adèle graduated with first-class honours in Political Science from McGill University, specializing in international development and Latin American and Caribbean studies.
Her research interests center on the role of women in peacebuilding, conflict management, and creative mediation strategies. She has gained valuable experience interning with the Security team of the UN World Food Programme and has held numerous roles at the intersection of policy research and practice while studying. For instance, Adèle served as a research assistant on two projects at McGill, Executive Director of McGill's WIIS chapter, Secretary-General of the Student Society of McGill University, and actively contributed to initiatives such as the Canadian Undergraduate Security Conference, the Chicago Journal of Political Science, and the McGill International Review.
Chapters Ambassador
Fallon Gervais is currently based in Ottawa and works as a Policy Analyst with the Canada Border Services Agency. There she contributes to research and policy drafting, supporting evidence-based decision-making in border movement issues. Fallon holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Studies with a minor in History from Queen’s University.
Beyond her academic and professional pursuits, Fallon served as 2024/2025 Co-President of the WIIS-Queen’s Chapter, where she led initiatives promoting gender equity in international peace and security. Under her leadership, WIIS-Queen’s has hosted several engaging events, including their annual conference, fostering critical discussions on diplomacy, foreign policy, and women’s leadership in global affairs. Her experiences in research, policy analysis, and organizational leadership continue to fuel her aspiration to pursue a career in policy development, with a focus on international security and governance.
Communications
Caroline Malette works at the intersection of project management and quality assurance of digital learning products within the Government of Canada. As an AI Champion, she supports colleagues in the use of AI tools and contributes to their integration in the workplace.
She served as the youngest and first woman ship captain of North America’s largest 100% electric passenger vessel, taking on operational responsibilities and encouraging other women to pursue similar roles. She also participated in the Canada World Youth – China program (2018), developing her Mandarin skills through cultural immersion and cross-cultural exchange.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Translation from the University of Ottawa and is pursuing graduate studies in management and information technology at UQÀM, with an interest in how organizations leverage data and emerging technologies to support decision-making in complex environments.
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