Mohamed Khalil Larhrib is a political science professional from Morocco. Born in Marrakech, he completed his engineering degree in Morocco. Throughout his studies, he discovered a passion for social issues and decided to make that passion his career.

He earned a master’s degree in International Relations and worked at the Morocco representation to the United Nations in Rome for three years. He is particularly passionate about education, believing it is the cornerstone for building economic growth. Some of his hobbies include reading, watching football (soccer), and spending time with his puppies.

Abyaaz Khan (he/him) holds a Master of Public Policy (with an emphasis on social and urban policy) and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, Sociology, and Political Science, both from the University of Toronto. Grounded in his lived experiences in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Abyaaz is interested in unravelling the transnational nature of today’s complex global challenges. His research explores themes such as labour rights and circularity in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment sector, solutions to the ongoing ecological and climate crises, and the post-conflict restructuring of political institutions, with a focus on the Global South. In his spare time, he reads literary fiction and paints. He has also worked with researchers, nonprofits, and municipal governments in Canada and internationally.

Maisha is a global health professional extensively experienced in working with policy, with senior government officials and international stakeholders. She holds a Master’s in global health and development from UCL, with distinction, alongside years of experience in scientific research and writing, data analysis and project management. Passionate about creating impact in global healthcare settings, Maisha has worked with professionals from across the globe to find ways to combat disease and improve the lives of those who are most vulnerable, leading to speaking, presenting and facilitating at a range of conferences and publishing works. Interested in NGO work and a strong advocate for cross-disciplinary collaboration, Maisha is keen to use her strong skills in diplomacy in varied settings. Maisha’s ability to adapt to new, difficult and fast-paced environments puts her in good stead to pursue her passions in global and public health, policy, research and foreign affairs.

I am currently a Senior Program Coordinator at the Newcomer Centre of Peel and am graduating from the MA in Immigration and Settlement Studies program at Toronto Metropolitan University. My passion lies in fostering community engagement and creating inclusive spaces for marginalized groups—both within my own community and in international contexts—work that is deeply connected to my story as the daughter of a refugee and someone who grew up in a diverse, biracial family. These personal experiences ground my professional path and fuel my commitment to advancing equity, belonging, and meaningful participation for all communities.