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.
Volunteer Coordinator
Isma is a second-year Masters student in Political Studies at the University of Saskatchewan, specializing in international relations and political theory. She holds a BA from the University of Calgary. Her research focuses on the intersection of power and knowledge, particularly in media portrayals of conflict zones. She is especially interested in how these portrayals may shape perceptions of actors in these regions and influence conflict dynamics, working against conflict resolution. As a research assistant, Isma has contributed to projects that align with her academic interests, particularly in decolonizing knowledge and advocating for those affected by conflict. She is deeply committed to supporting marginalized communities through both her academic work and volunteer efforts.
In the past, she has volunteered with immigrant groups in Canada, providing translation services, and has provided essential support to senior citizens through the Calgary Seniors' Resource Society. Isma’s interest in studying politics and global affairs is rooted in her father’s experiences growing up in Syria. His stories and passion for political dialogue inspired her to care deeply about the challenges and complexities of global issues.
