Our People

Meet Our MPPs: Isabella Coronado Doria

Bela Sullivan — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:41:08 +0000

Before the MPP, Isabella worked in Colombia to expand access to education for underserved communities.

Meet Our MPPs: Al Ahamed

Bela Sullivan — Thu, 15 May 2025 13:09:09 +0000

Choosing between the Master of Science in Public Health (MScPH) and the Master of Public Policy (MPP) at McGill.

Meet Our MPPs: Lilian García Berg

Bela Sullivan — Mon, 12 May 2025 13:09:09 +0000

Lilian García Berg’s career started in electrical engineering, but her work in the energy sector quickly led her to an unavoidable conclusion: technical expertise alone doesn’t drive change—policy does.

Leadership challenges in Canada’s election

Bela Sullivan — Tue, 06 May 2025 21:25:59 +0000

In the weeks leading up to Canada’s recent federal election, political journalist and Max Bell Foundation Fellow, Paul Wells, visited students at the Max Bell School of Public Policy to offer his reflections on where Canadian politics stood and where it might be heading. At the time, he described it as “the most interesting election” he’d covered in his long career. Now, with the election behind us, his observations feel all the more relevant.

Four McCall MacBain Scholars join 25-26 MPP

Max Bell School of Public Policy — Tue, 06 May 2025 16:57:14 +0000

We're so glad to have Ayeyi Ohene-Adu, Darlie Jean, Maheep Sandhu, and Shane Joy joining the 2025-2026 MPP as McCall MacBain Scholars.

Jennifer Welsh on shaping the future of public policy

Sonya Bell — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:36:37 +0000

Excerpts in this article are based on a feature originally published by the Government of Canada.

Transforming policy education: the evolution of the Max Bell School’s MPP program

Chris Ragan — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:54:52 +0000

Founding director Christopher Ragan reflects on the significant growth and development of the Max Bell School of Public Policy since 2017.

Life at Max Bell outside of classes

Ian Lupton — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:51:59 +0000

Ian Lupton MPP'24 shares his thoughts on the extracurriculars and opportunities at Max Bell.

Introducing our Sixth MPP Cohort

Max Bell School of Public Policy — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:08:31 +0000

Meet the 2024-2025 cohort of MPP candidates.

Meet Our MPPs: Pallawi Anand

Pinaki Siwach — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:56:59 +0000

Pallawi joined the Max Bell School from India to gain practical experience in public policy making as a returning Indian government officer.

Meet Our MPPs: Arwa Emhemed

Pinaki Siwach — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:28:37 +0000

Arwa joined the Max Bell School from Libya to gain practical experience in public policy making.

Canada 150 Research Chair Jennifer M. Welsh named next Max Bell School of Public Policy director

Max Bell School of Public Policy — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:52:45 +0000

The international affairs expert and former UN official has been at 51�Թ�� since 2019.

Meet Our MPPs: Sarahí Nava Marquina, Nina Hernández Jayme, and Fiorella Becerra Ortiz

Harper Ladd — Fri, 17 May 2024 18:09:11 +0000

Every MPP hopes to find new friends and new connections when they arrive at Max Bell, but a lucky few find their lifelong friends. Sarahí Nava Marquina, Nina Hernández Jayme, and Fiorella Becerra Ortiz are from different backgrounds and different countries but bonded over a shared passion for equity and a strong desire to make a meaningful impact in the world of public service.

Meet Our MPPs: Rebecca Kresta

Keith Andre Baybayon — Tue, 14 May 2024 21:15:01 +0000

Mechanical engineer turned humanitarian logistician, Rebecca aims to bridge the gap between technical expertise and policymaking.

Three McCall MacBain Scholars join 24-25 MPP

Julia Lo — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:35:47 +0000

Welcoming Al-Amin Ahamed, Harley Martin, Noémie Veilleux, Isabella Coronado Doria, Juan Francisco Escalante Villar, Suhanya Joseph de Saram, Jacob Kates Rose, and Bianca Mammarella to the 24-25 MPP class.