C A R E E RW E E K

Nov. 3 - 6 2015

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M G A C A R E E R W E E K 2 0 1 5 O P E N I N G R E C E P T I O N

Dear MGA Students,

You are cordially invited to the 5th Annual Master of Global Affairs Career Week Receptiontaking place from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the University ofToronto Art Centre.

Every year the students of the Master of Global Affairs program organize a week-longinteractive seminar that exposes students to a variety of different careers in global affairs.Panels, professional development workshops, case competitions, and numerous networkingopportunities hosted at Career Week are vital to the MGA curriculum and complementary tocourse work and professional development workshops throughout the year.

The reception is an important component of Career Week that socializes students with theworking world and offers them an opportunity to engage with industry professionals,distinguished academics, and other members of the Munk School of Global Affairscommunity.

We hope you will be able to join us for what is sure to be a great evening.

Kind regards, The Career Week 2015 Executive Team

S O C I A L M E D I A G U I D E

For more information on career week 2015,please check out our website:

www.munkschool.utoronto.ca/mgacareerweek

Twitter has become a powerful and popular communication platform. For those operating inthe field of global affairs, it provides a fascinating snapshot of the views of policymakers,practitioners and scholars. Twitter will be used by the MGA Career Week OrganizingCommittee to post even updates, news and insights into the various sessions throughout theweek, and we encourage you to join the conversation. Please take a moment to read ourguidelines for the use of Twitter during the Conference.

#MGACW Guidlines

We encourage all MGA students to join the conversation on Twitter as they attend thevarious workshops, panels, lunches, receptions and professional development sessionsthroughout this year's MGA Career Week. However, we ask that you follow these simpleguidelines to ensure that the Twitter conversation remains positive for all participants.

1. Twitter is global. Unlike other social media platforms, messages posted on Twitter areviewable by a global audience. Please be mindful of this as you compose your tweets.

2. MGA Career Week is an incredible opportunity to interact with some of the brightestminds in global affairs. Respectful commentary regarding career week guests will ensure thatfuture years of the program will be able to enjoy a similar roster of high profile professionals.

3. Many hours have gone into organizing this year's career week sessions. While theorganizing committee is open to feedback, we ask that you please communicate this to us.

M G A C A R E E R W E E K 2 0 1 5 A G E N D A

17:30 - 19:30Location: University of Toronto Art Centre (UTAC)

Reception

Campbell Conference Facility Boardroom/Library 315 Bloor St. West9:00 - 9:30 Breakfast Breakfast

9:30 - 11:0011:00 - 12:3012:30 - 13:0013:00 - 14:3014:30 - 15:0015:00 - 16:3016:30 - 18:00

Panel 1: MediaWorking Lunch & Networking

BreakPanel 3: Global Security

Coffee BreakProfessional Development Session

Coffee Break & Networking

Panel 2: SustainabilityWorking Lunch & Networking

BreakPanel 4: Human Development

Coffee Break

9:00 - 9:309:30 - 11:00

11:00 - 12:3012:00 - 13:0013:00 - 14:3014:30 - 16:0016:00 - 17:30

9:00 - 11:0012:00 - 13:0013:00 - 15:0015:00 - 16:3016:30 - 17:00

Campbell Conference Facility Boardroom/Library 315 Bloor St. West

315 Bloor St. West - Breakfast & Registration

Light Breakfast Light BreakfastPanel 5: Global Business

Working Lunch & NetworkingBreak

Professional Development Session

Coffee Break & Networking

Panel 6: TechnologyWorking Lunch & Networking

Break

Pitching the MGA - Alumni Event

Introduction/Teamwork

LunchFinal Preparation

Finalists PresentationClosing Ceremonies

8:30 - 9:00

P A N E L 1 : M E D I A

With TV ad revenues dwindling, newspapers with paywalls, foreign bureaus shrinkingand staff cuts at every Canadian news station, the golden age of journalism seems to bebehind us. But is it? We'll line up a panel of journalists and communications experts totalk about where the industry is going in 2015.

JOSHUA ZANIN

As a communications consultant, Joshua draws on nearly a decade of experience in the public andprivate sectors as well as election campaigns. His expertise includes crisis communications, eventcoordination, social media outreach, advertising, speechwriting, media relations and stakeholderengagement. Before consultancy, Joshua served on Parliament Hill giving communications advice onfiles as varied as international trade, defence and intergovernmental relations. He worked in the pressdepartment of the PMO, handled media relations for the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and served asPress Secretary to the Minister of National Defence during Canadas missions in Afghanistan and Libya.He also worked as Director of Communications to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, and to the Ministerof State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs).

Melissa kent

Melissa Kent is an award-winning journalist currently based in New York City as the United Nationscorrespondent for CBC Radio Canada. She reports in English and French on local and internationalstories for radio and television. Her career as a journalist began in the Montreal television newsroom in1998. Since then, Melissa has held a number of radio and television positions at the CBC, includinginvestigative reporter, assignment editor and producer. She has also volunteered for short-termassignments as a media instructor in Rwanda (2007) and Ghana (2013). Born in Montreal to aQubcoise mother and a British father, she lived in India for three years as a child and has travelledextensively through Africa, Central America and Europe.

P A N E L 1 : M E D I A

Lorna Dueck is the Founder, Host and ExecutiveProducer of the national faith-based currentaffairs show, Context with Lorna Dueck. Theprogram is produced from Toronto, airs on sevennetworks, and is seen Sunday morningsnationally on Global TV. Lorna is a regularcommentary writer on faith and public life inCanada's leading national newspaper, The Globeand Mail. She has a Bachelor of ReligiousEducation from Tyndale University and aMasters degree in Evangelism and Leadershipfrom Wheaton Seminary. In 2012, Lornareceived the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal forcontributions to Canadian society.

LORNA DUECK

Current job title and organization: ExecutiveProducer, Context TV.The most important skill you use at work:Listening.First full-time job in your field: Radio newsreporting.University majors/degrees: Bachelor ofReligious Education, Masters in Evangelism andLeadership.Notable career changes: No career change,changed companies 4 times.Advice for a recent graduate: Write, write,write, produce content, paid or not, just becomegood at expressing your ideas and discoveries.

NATALIE ALCOBA

Natalie reports for VICE News and oversees theeditorial content, managing a team of staff andfreelance writers across Canada. Prior to hercurrent role Natalie worked as a reporter forten years at the National Post, where sheconcerned herself (a lot) with the antics offormer Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, among otherthings. She has also written about babies stolenduring Argentina's dictatorship, slum tourpurveyors in Mumbai, and an effervescentBritish World War II vet who is the namesake ofa Toronto pub.

SIMON HOUPT

Simon is the Globe and Mail's senior media writer,charged with covering the industry'stransformation. He began his career with TheGlobe in 1999 as the paper's New York artscorrespondent, covering the cultural life of thatcity through Canadian eyes. After 10 years on thebeat, including six as a weekly columnist, hereturned to the Globe's Toronto news room in2009 to join the Report on Business as itsadvertising and marketing reporter. Prior to TheGlobe, he worked on the CBC-TV media currentaffairs show Undercurrents. He is the author ofMuseum of the Missing: A History of Art Theft.

P A N E L 2 : S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y

Sustainability across the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects of economic activity isincreasingly important in both politics and business. Students will be introduced to the wide range of careersavailable in the sustainability field, and the potential to effect change that each sector affords. This year, theSustainability Panel will explore careers in the rapidly evolving world of sustainable economics, with aparticular focus on environmental sustainability.

Nicholas arsenault

First full-time job in your field: Environmental Consultant with Aqua-Tex Scientific in BC and Leap StrategiesLLC in Sweden.University major/degree: Bachelors, Environment and Resource Studies, University of Waterloo; Masters ofScience, Industrial and Environmental Economics, Lund University (Sweden).Notable career changes: Formerly a high school English teacher and a wilderness instructor.Advice for a recent graduate: Dont forget to get out and explore nature! No matter how busy you get.

jamie kirkpatrick

First full-time job in your field: Supervisor and fundraiser for Strategic Communications Inc. followed by a jobas a Chapter Coordinator for Sierra Club of Canada and a Campaign Specialist for Toronto EnvironmentalAlliance.University major/degree: Bachelor of Arts, Honours, Environmental Resource Management, University ofToronto.Notable career changes: Formerly an Executive Assistant to Toronto City Councilors Mike Layton and ShelleyCarroll and special assistant to Gord Perks and Mike Layton.Advice for a recent graduate: Get your degree but life and work experience will count just as much if not morein your job search.

christine rhodes

P A N E L 2 : S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y

kathleen gnocato

First full-time job in your field: I worked as a consultant for the United Nations OCHA working with cashtransfer programming for the delivery of humanitarian assistance. I also had a Munk Internship as anadvisor in political affairs with Canadas permanent mission to the UN.University major/degree: Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Minor in Philosophy; Masters of GlobalAffairs, Munk School of Global Affairs!!Notable career changes: Queens International Affairs Association President (no notable career changes).Advice for a recent graduate: The MGA program is what you make of it. It's important to identify focusareas for professional development throughout the degree and seek opportunities to build relevant skillsets.

The MGA program is what youmake of it. It's important to identify

focus areas for professionaldevelopment throughout the

degree and seek opportunities tobuild relevant skill sets.

P A N E L 3 : G L O B A L S E C U R I T Y

Political relations, conflict and security environments affect every aspect of social and economic life.Understanding their evolutions is vital for governments, corporations, non-profits, and internationalorganizations in a wide range of fields. This panel will focus on careers in the security field, and explore theunique opportunities and challenges of working in this vast sector, the skills that students will need to buildcareers in the field, and some of the paths they can take to enter into the field itself.

james m. bridger

Mr. Bridger is currently the Manager of ThreatIntelligence, Security & Investigation atScotiabank. Previous to that he was MaritimeSecurity Consultant with Delex Systems Inc., asecurity and intelligence contracting company inWashington, DC. His areas of interest andexpertise include organized crime, internationalsecurity, and political risk.

victor platt

Prior to joining Deloitte, Victor started his career as a Security Policy Advisor in the Chief Information SecurityOffice. His analysis of Canadas Cyber Security Strategy appeared in Canadas pre-eminent Journal of GlobalPolicy Analysis, International Journal.

First full-time job in your field: Security Policy Advisor in the Chief Information Security Office at SharedServices Canada. University major/degrees: BA, University of Toronto; MA, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs.Advice for a recent graduate: Be aware of your options cyber security is a broad field, a hot market and touchesall industries. Technical skills can be learned/honed on the job soft skills (e.g. structured thinking,communication) will get you the job.

First full-time job in your field: A fellowship with DNDsSecurity and Defence Forum (SDF) program. The (nowunfortunately discontinued) SDF fellowship providedfunding for me to work as a Senior Research Analyst/Editorat the NATO Association of Canada. University major/degrees: Bachelor of Arts, PoliticalScience, St. Francis Xavier University; Masters, PoliticalScience, University of Toronto. Notable career changes: I started in the NGO/Think Tanksector, moved into external security consulting, and amnow engaged in in-house security and intelligence analysisand consulting. Advice for a recent graduate: There are always going to bethe courses that you dont really WANT to take, but knowin the back of your head that you SHOULD take. I wouldadvise you to take those courses, such as statistics and dataanalysis. You should also try to get published and present asoften you can, as well as network with potential employers.

P A N E L 3 : G L O B A L S E C U R I T Y

kyla cham

Kyla has worked previously with the NATO Defense College in Rome, the Atlantic Treaty Association inBrussels, and the NATO Association of Canada in Toronto. She has also consulted on government affairs inCanberra and Manila. Her interests include political-military strategy, diplomacy, and providing political andcultural context to decision-making.

First full time job: Ive held a number of positions between and during my studies, but I would say my first fulltime job upon graduating with my Masters was working as a Consultant focusing on anti-corruption policies inthe Philippine Bureau of Immigration.University major/degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Honours, Political Science, Minor in Sociology, Queens University;Master of Diplomacy, Australian National University; Master of Strategic Affairs, Australian NationalUniversity.Notable career changes: During my undergraduate studies, I moved to Brussels for 7 months to work at theAtlantic Treaty Association. Upon graduation, I landed a position at the NATO Defense Colleges Public Affairsand Protocol Office. Later, I worked with the Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines on reform and policydevelopment, and eventually worked on international trade and development projects for a consulting firm inAustralia. Finally, I moved back to Canada to focus my career on security.Advice for a recent graduate: Jump at every opportunity you get and dont hesitate. Everything is a learningexperience regardless if its in your field or not, because you will learn and develop skills that are transferable.Every opportunity means building your CV for the future.

Jump at every opportunity you get and dont hesitate.Everything is a learning experience regardless if its in yourfield or not, because you will learn and develop skills that

are transferable. Every opportunity means building your CVfor the future.

P A N E L 3 : G L O B A L S E C U R I T Y

Ambassador john campbell

From 1975-2007, Ambassador Campbell served as a U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Officer, andserved as the Ambassador to Nigeria from 2004-2007. He has written several books focused on securityissues in Nigeria, and currently writes the blog, Africa in Transition and edits the Nigeria Security Tracker.

First full-time job in your field: U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Officer.University major/degrees: Bachelors, University of Virginia; Masters, University of Virginia; PhD,Seventeenth Century English History, University of Wisconsin-Madison.Notable career changes: Before entering the Foreign Service, he taught British and French history at MaryBaldwin College in Staunton, Virginia. He also served as deputy assistant secretary for human resources,dean of the Foreign Service Institutes School of Language Studies and Director of the Office of UN PoliticalAffairs.

dr. sarah meharg

Dr. Meharg is a Professor, a researcher, and a private-sector consultant called upon by the Department ofNational Defence to assist the Canadian Forces on issues related to cultural reconstruction in post-conflict/calamity environments such as Afghanistan, Haiti and the Balkans.

First full-time job in your field: Senior Researcher, Pearson Peacekeeping Centre.University major/degrees: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Guelph; Masters (War Studies),Royal Military College of Canada; Doctor of Philosophy (Cultural and Political Geography), QueensUniversity.Notable career changes: I created my career. The following list has been a progression of my professionalinterests, rather than a list of career changes. I am still involved in all three areas, and I derive my work/incomefrom being an expert in my field. a. Think Tank Research, Publications, Education, Training b. UniversityTeaching c. Private Sector Consulting, Research, Analysis, Facilitation Advice for a recent graduate: The only way you will get hired is to know people. Build authentic relationshipswith the people in the organizations you would like to contribute to and your expertise in a specific area. Readabout human psychology and sociology to become a valuable asset to the organization that you will eventuallywork for. Craft your personal/professional philosophy and live and work by it.

P A N E L 4 : H U M A N D E V E L O P M E N T

The panel will focus on a collection of fields that work in development. The UN recently adopted SustainableDevelopment Goals 2015-2030, which build upon the progress that the international community has madetoward the Millennium Development Goals. The new 17 goals tackle poverty and promote environmentallysustainable economic development, while putting the rights of the people at the centre of the agenda. Thepanel aims to give students insight on a variety of careers and sectors that shape development projects andpolicies, which emphasize inclusivity and empowerment of local communities.

patrick brennan

The most important skill: Collaborating with andlistening to others.First full-time job in your field: Summer student atthe Canadian International Development Agency.University major/degree: Bachelors, PoliticalScience; Masters of International AffairsTheNorman Paterson School of International Affairs,Carleton University.Advice for a recent graduate: Be persistent, investin relationships, and develop a strong network withpeople, not just devices.

eyal rosenblum

nidhi tandon

The most important skill: Critical analysis, holisticimpact assessment, research & writing skills,quality control. Integrity in everything I do.First full-time job in your field:Journalist/Reporter, Africa Service, BBC RadioService.University major/degree: Economics, AgrarianEconomics.Advice for a recent graduate: Take heart, allowyourself to be plagued by doubts, don't createwalls where there are doors, if you can't find it,build it.

The most important skill: Facilitation andManagement.First full-time job in your field: Executive Directorat Operation Groundswell.University major/degree: Bachelors, Business andSociety, York University; Certificate in Non-ProfitManagement, Schulich School of Business.Advice for a recent graduate: Always have sideprojects that you're passionate about. They canone day become your main project!

osama damo

paul cadario

P A N E L 5 : G L O B A L B U S I N E S S

The panel will examine the developing relationships between public and private sectors, the growingregulatory nature of conducting transactions globally and the cultural differences among nations.

john capobianco

First full-time job in your field: I was hired by a small boutique GR firm called Gervais Gagnon &Associates (GGA Communications) right out of the Government of Ontario. After a couple of years thereI worked on a deal to sell the Toronto business to Hill & Knowlton where I ended up after GGA.University major/degree: Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, York University.Notable career changes: I was in finance right after university worked at Canada Trust before I wasasked to join the Ontario Government where I served for four years before leaving to go into thelobbying industry. The other notable career move was when I decided to run for public office in 2004 forthe Conservatives.Advice for a recent graduate: Networking. Learn how to network and appreciate that meeting newpeople can help you in your career development it sounds easy but it takes time and attention tonetwork effectively. Also, learn from every experience you encounter and dont be afraid to takechances as long as they are well considered taking calculated risks will only make you stronger andwiser as you evolve your career.

neil desai

First full-time job in your field: Senior Policy Advisor, Government of Canada.University major/degree: Bachelors, Carleton University; Masters, London School of Economics.Notable career changes: Senior Advisor in the Prime Minister's Office to a Director role with the Munk School ofGlobal Affairs to Senior Executive role with CIDA/DFATD, then to my current role.Advice for a recent graduate: Cultivate networks in the areas you want in the future. Be entrepreneurial in yourcareer outlook.

P A N E L 5 : G L O B A L B U S I N E S S

john casola

First full-time job in your field: Associate Lawyer at Torys LLP. Worked on a major infrastructure privatizationfor the better part of 3 years.University major/degree: Law Degree from the University of Windsor. Also, additional executive trainingcourses at Harvard Law School and Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.Notable career changes: My major transition occurred when I left my legal career and joined the Government ofOntario's Privatization Office. My transition into finance continued when I joined PwC and then went toInvestec Bank.Advice for a recent graduate: My advice would be to not pigeon-hole yourself into a narrow view of roles forwhich you believe you are qualified, as there are many ways to play in the Infrastructure sector. And moreimportantly, don't be afraid to push yourself outside of your comfort zone to pursue opportunities of interest toyou. (I hope that's not too clich, but I honestly believe this).

My advice would be to not pigeon-hole yourself into anarrow view of roles for which you believe you are qualified,as there are many ways to play in the Infrastructure sector.

And more importantly, don't be afraid to push yourselfoutside of your comfort zone to pursue opportunities of

interest to you.

mark entwistle

P A N E L 6 : T E C H N O L O G Y

In our highly digitized world, ICTs and other technologies have revolutionized our information networks andchanged the ways we connect to get business done. They have enabled new forms of business, developmentpractice and governance, but also pose challenges for management, inclusiveness, adaptation and privacy.As such, a major question of our time is how to accompany technological innovation with the appropriateinfrastructure, foresight, access and literacy to responsibly leverage and build for the future. This panel willexplore the different strategies companies, governments and communities are taking to adopt, grow andleverage the broad range of technologies available to us toward progress. Leading experts will elaborate onthese topics and help students understand the mindset needed to crack the tech question across sectors.The diversity of speakers reflects the nature and broad impact that ICTs and other technologies play as theytouch and form every part of our society.

ali zahid

The most important skill: Email and delegating.First full-time job in your field: Door to door salesUniversity Majors/Degrees: 2 years in Bio-medicalcomputing.Advice for a recent graduate: Find where youwant to work and hustle and do whatever it takesfor them to notice you!

vasu daggupaty

mark kamau

The most important skill: Developing, maintaining and investing in internal and external relationships.First full-time job in your field: Summer Intern at a new media development company.University majors/degrees: Bachelors of Applied Science, Systems Design Engineering, University ofWaterloo; Graduate Diploma in Economics, University of Cambridge; Master of Public Affairs, Sciences Po-Paris.Advice for a recent graduate: Don't settle for the first opportunity that comes your way. Plan out your career,where you want to be, why you would like to do it and what are the steps you need to take to get there andwork backwards from your goal.

patrick gordon

sanjay khanna

P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T

Career Week will feature two Professional Development Sessions with a diversity of organizations advising MGAs onhiring/application procedures, skillset preferences, best practices for applicants, and insights into how students can

position themselves in evolving industries. These sessions will provide students with insights into organizations acrossthe public and private sectors, as well as opportunities to network with all panelists directly following each session.

Ambassador Campbell

From 1975 to 2007, Ambassador Campbell served as a U.S. Department of State Foreign Service officer. He served twicein Nigeria, as political counselor from 1988 to 1990, and as ambassador from 2004 to 2007. Ambassador Campbell is theRalph Bunche senior fellow for Africa Policy Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in New York. The secondedition of his book Nigeria: Dancing on the Brink was published in June 2013 by Rowman & Littlefield.

Chris Schafer is a Public Policy Manager for Uber Canada. Prior to joining Uber, Chris was an associate with GowlingLafleur Henderson LLP, practicing regulatory law, in addition to having served as an executive director of a legalfoundation and legal commentator for a news channel. Chris is also a published writer, having authored numerouspolitical and public policy articles. Chris has an M.A. in political science from the University of Western Ontario, and anL.L.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School.

chris schafer

susan vardon

Susans mandate at United way is to create a new cross organizational strategy that will seek to understand how youngpeople experience and engage with UWT. Susan was previously the Director, National Initiatives before which sheworked in product development in the Community Impact department at United Way Toronto. Her team sought tocreate opportunities for and respond to donor needs. Prior to leading this work in the community partnershipsdepartment, Susans career has been in the area of major gift fundraising.

david morelli

David Morelli has nearly 25 years of experience as an award-winning senior communications professional and journalist.He is currently Associate VP, Corporate Communications, TD. Previously, David was Vice President at Cohn & Wolfe, aleading communications consulting firm in Toronto, where he led the technology practice and the agency's social mediacounsel. For ten years, David was a reporter/photographer with various daily newspapers, including Hamilton Spectator,Edmonton Journal and Windsor Star. David holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Journalism from Ryerson University.

Christopher lau

Chris Lau helps to recommend and execute on initiatives to drive productivity, innovation, and exports in Ontariobusinesses. He has also worked in investment banking in mergers and acquisitions for the mining sector. He started offhis career as an entrepreneur, operating a seafood business out of Vancouver. He holds an MBA from the Richard IveySchool of Business, as well as a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Systems Design Engineering from the University ofWaterloo.

P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T

Gaby fisch

Gaby Fisch serves as HR Manager with the MaRS Discovery District, a world-class innovation hub in downtown Toronto.She has over 12 years of experience inside large organizations, and nine years specifically in Human Resources,Recruitment and Talent Management. In addition to her position at MaRS, Gaby has a private practice where she worksone-on-one with people, helping them realize their goals in a deliberate and purposeful manner, and live out theirpotential.

Yaffa Beck

joseph ragusa

Yaffa Beck manages Control Risks Toronto, the companys first permanent presence in Canada. She worked previouslyfor Control Risks Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, at Control Risks Mexico City office and earlier, with thefederal government in Ottawa. Here in Canada, Yaffa acts as Control Risks Clients main point of contact for globalsupport.

Joseph has been a Principal at Sussex since 1998. With over 25 years of experience in government, consulting, andpolitics, Joseph has particular strength in managing issues by analyzing and understanding legislative and policydevelopment processes as well as political climates. Joseph has served on the political staffs of several legislators,including Joe Cordiano and Elinor Caplan. He has consulted to clients at the federal, provincial, regional and municipallevels in many important sectors.

geoff owen

Mr. Owen leads the Toronto public affair team, working with clients to overcome critical business challenges,particularly those that require informing and influencing decisions at the Government of Ontario and the City ofToronto. Hill and Knowlton Strategies is Canadas leading strategic communications consultancy, with more than 200people in its nine offices across the country.

george konstantopoulos

Emma stanton

A recent graduate of the Masters of Global Affairs Program at the Munk School, Emma works with business partners toidentify best practices and industry trends in finance, focusing on retail banking, technology, and innovation. Prior tojoining RBC, Emma interned at MasterCard on the Public Private Partnerships team and at the Inter-American Dialoguein the Remittances and Migration Office.

P I T C H I N G T H E M G A

MGA students will gain insight into how to leverage the MGA degree and their status as Munk Schoolgraduate students for internships, jobs, and future career development. The panel will feature a diverse setof alumni working across sectors. This event will allow students an opportunity to interact candidly withMGA alumni who have navigated the job market post-graduation.

JOINTLY ORGANIZED WITH THE MGA ALUMNI NETWORK

michelle arnold

taylor grott

jonathan bitoun

marta blackwell kara chiki

scott cherry

M U N K H U L T C O M P E T I T I O N

The Hult Prize is the worlds largest student competition for social good. Hosted by the Hult InternationalBusiness School and the Clinton Global Initiative, the annual competition challenges graduate students todevelop solutions to some of the worlds toughest problems ranging from food security to water access, energyto education.

As part of Career Week, the Munk School is hosting a Mock Hult Prize Competition to give MGA students anopportunity to begin developing solutions to this years challenge: Ending Poverty in Crowded Urban Spaces:Generating Income by Connecting People, Goods, Services, and Capital.

Participants will be provided with all the necessary background information to develop their solution in a pre-selected global city, and will benefit from the mentorship of former Hult Prize participants and representativesof MasterCard. The day-long event will conclude with a final round of pitches adjudicated by an esteemedpanel of judges.

WHY SHOULD YOU REGISTER FOR THE MUNK HULT PRIZE COMPETITIONON NOVEMBER 6?

Its a great opportunity to develop your problem-solving, innovation, teamwork and publicspeaking skills;Its a chance to network with business and industry experts, as well as students from the Munk Schooland other faculties;

Its a day dedicated to developing solutions to this years Hult Prize challenge - you will put in the legwork and receive constructive feedback, so you will be that much more prepared to compete in the oncampus Hult Prize Competition hosted by Rotman Net Impact in December.

Astrum Nanji, MBA and Regional Finalist Ayodele George, MastercardJeremy Fish, MGA/MBA 2016Michael Ciniello, MGA/MBA 2015Nicholas Dinh, MastercardPeter Cinat, Hult Regional Finalist & Team AttolloSidu Prabhdeep, Mastercard Jason Visscher, Former UofT Hult CampusDirector

MENTORS

Prof. Shiri Breznitz, Assistant Prof., Munk and InnovationPolicy Lab Prof. Dilip Soman, Prof. of Marketing & Member of theBehavioural Economics in Action Research Cluster,RotmanProf. Shauna Brail, Associate Prof. , Urban StudiesProgram & Research Fellow at the Innovation Policy LabProf. Matti Siemiatycki, Associate Prof., School ofGeography and Planning

JUDGES

M G A C A R E E R W E E K 2 0 1 5 O U R T H A N K S

The 2015 Career Week Co-Chairs wish to thank the executive team for their hard workand dedication to this student initiative. Their names are listed below in recognition. Wealso wish to convey our thanks to Essyn Emurla for ongoing support. Career Week 2015

would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors and the Munk Schooladministration.

ANNA HOHENADELARIEL SIM

BUSHRA EBADIBECKY PATRICK

CHRIS VILLEGAS-CHOCONNOR WHITWORTH

DAANISH HUSSAINEDDIE KAWOOYA

ELISABETH ASSELINFAYE WILLIAMS

GURION DE ZWIREKHEATHER MCALISTER

HOLLY LONGKAYLA JAMES

LUKE LIMARIA BAGINSKA

MARIA FAKHRUDDINMOLLY THOMAS

NICOLE GLADSTONEPRATIQUE KAIN

SHIRLEY WUTESSA MACNEIL

VICKI ALEXOPOULOSVICTORIA HEATH

With thanks,Elise Belzil, Zainab Yunusa, and Phil Gazaleh

Co-Chairs, Career Week 2015

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The 2015 Career Week Team would like to thank our sponsor for their generosity andsupport for this event.

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