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Volunteer Advisor
Darcia is employed with The Law Society of Manitoba as General Counsel and Director of Policy and Ethics. She was called to the Manitoba Bar in 1988.
and to the Ontario Bar in 1993. She has been an active member of her profession having served as a Bencher of the Law Society and a non-Bencher member of various committees. For the past several years Darcia has acted as Co-Chair of the Federation of Law Societies Access to Legal Services Exchange Group.
Volunteer Advisor
David is the co-founder and one of the many leaders of the Peace Building Committee of Rotary Club of Winnipeg.
Advisor
Dr. Lorraine Otoide is an experienced STEM educator and researcher with a Ph.D. in Science Education.
Volunteer Advisor
Gary Senft practiced law in the financial services sector in Winnipeg after receiving his arts and law degrees from the University of Manitoba in 1977. He began his legal career with Investors Group Inc. and joined The Great-West Life Assurance Company (now Canada Life) in 1991, retiring in 2018.
Advisor
Dr. Cheung is a Professor in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Manitoba.
Advisor
Professor Dr. Jakariya is a full time faculty in North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Advisor
Stephanie Stobbe is an Associate Professor and Chair of Conflict Resolution Studies at Menno Simons College (a College of Canadian Mennonite University) at the University of Winnipeg.
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Executive Director
Dr. Kawser Ahmed (Executive Director) is an adjunct professor at the University of Winnipeg (political science). He completed his SSHRC post-doctroal fellowship at the same university in 2020. He was an exchange officer with the Turkish Armed Forces, an observer to the United Nations Missions in Western Sahara (MINURSO), and an alumnus at the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies (NESA) in Washington DC. Dr. Ahmed graduated in Peace and Conflict studies (MPhil, University of Dhaka & PhD, University of Manitoba). His research interests are social conflict and peace-building, radicalism, violent extremism, and UN peacekeeping operations.
Director, Research and Communication
Dr. Helal Mohiuddin is a social scientist with nearly three decades of experience conducting qualitative research on diverse areas of livelihood development and human resilience. He teamed up in many commissioned research for UNDP, UNICEF, ActionAid, NGO Forum, CARE ( 2007-FoSHoL, WASH, & ESHWRA, 2006- Nationwide Road Maintenance Programme (1992-2004), phase-out evaluation), Concern Worldwide and other NGOs. An academician by profession he taught sociology, anthropology, development studies, regional planning and gender studies courses at the University of Chittagong, University of Dhaka, and ASA University in Bangladesh; and University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg and Menno Simons College of the Canadian Mennonite University. Dr. Mohiuddin also served government positions in the Province of Manitoba in Canada.
http://www.northsouth.edu/faculty-members/shss/pss/dr.-helal-mohd.-mohiuddin.html
Director, Research & Outreach
Dr. Nahreen I. Khan is a professor at Jahangirnagar University, geography department in Bangladesh. She is a human geographer with over 19 years of experience in research, teaching, and policy formulation in Bangladesh and Germany.
Dr. Khan earned her PhD in Geography of Service, Communication, and Knowledge Innovation from the University of Marburg, Germany. She holds a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Geography and Environment from Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, and an additional Master’s degree in Environmental Governance, Sustainability, Policy Analysis, and Environmental Conflict Management from the University of Freiburg, Germany. She also earned a Diploma in Gender Studies from the University of BOKU, Vienna, Austria. She also held an Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship to work as a visiting scientist at the University of Oldenburg in Germany.
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Rohingya Resource Person
Moshor Rof is a Rohingya research person at CRRIC. He lives in Bangladesh camp.
Rohingya Resource Person
Md. Kamrul Hasan is a consultant on Rohingya crisis.
IT Consultant
Md. Shafiqul Islam is a highly experienced IT consultant at CRRIC, with over 18 years of expertise in the field.
CONSULTANT-UNPKO
Mr. Omar Martín Tejada Pérez is an International Security Specialist (MA International Security Studies) with extensive international
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Aimee is a Political Science and International Development student at the University of Winnipeg.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Caiden Lee is a Political Science student at the University of Winnipeg.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT (UNIVERSITY)
Cierra Bettens is a Métis writer, journalist and student completing her BAH in Political Science at the University of Winnipeg.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Khujista is a policy researcher and development practitioner.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT (UNIVERSITY)
Madara is completing her Masters degree in MHR program at UofM.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT (UNIVERSITY)
Maria Kibtia is a PACS student at the Bangladesh University of Professional (BUP). Youth Leader | Research Enthusiast in Peace & Human Rights Studies | Advocate for Positive Change | Experienced in Volunteerism & Social Impact | Lifelong Learner Committed to ‘Experience, Learn, Succeed’’
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Mohammed Sadman Sakib has earned his graduate degree from the Natural Resource Management at the University of Manitoba.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Sarah is an anthropologist and practitioner.
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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Kyle completed his undergraduate degree in Rhetoric & Communications at the University of Winnipeg, MB.
Senior Research Associate
Dr. Sabrina Islam is a researcher, educator, and data analyst passionate about turning complex information into meaningful solutions. With a Ph.D. in Natural Resources and Environmental Management from the University of Manitoba, she brings over a decade of experience in research, teaching, project management and international development.
Senior Research Associate
Dr. Sarder A. Haider is a researcher specializing in peacebuilding, armed groups, and regional security in South and Southeast Asia. He has conducted extensive research on the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Rohingya crisis, Myanmar, and Northeast India. His work bridges these comparative insights with Arctic governance, resilience, and inclusive development, enriching CRRIC’s global research agenda.
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INTERN
My name is Abdulaziz Aden, I live and work in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I immigrated to Canada 10 years ago.
INTERN
Adeola Ogunnoiki is a Master’s student in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Manitoba.
INTERN
Arshdeep Singh is a Research Intern at CRRIC and a Master’s student in the Joint Master of Peace and Conflict Studies program at the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg.
INTERN
Bushra Mariam Roopam is an accomplished legal professional and community leader with over 10 years of experience.
INTERN
Géhdian began his journey with CRRIC as a volunteer while studying Criminal Justice & Political Science at the University of Winnipeg. His area of interest and study began in law enforcement, but later expanded to include studying the social vulnerabilities of youths against radical groups online. After graduating in 2023, he began working for CRRIC and has been actively using his analytical skills to research and gain insight into radicalization and extremism among youths. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Géhdian serves his community as a volunteer Crisis Counselor.
INTERN
Gursewak Kailey is a Success Skill Center intern at CRRIC funded by Interculturrel, Montreal, QC.
MITACS intern
Jess has joined CRRIC as part of the Fulbright Canada – Mitacs Globalink Internship program! She’s a rising senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs with a concentration in Europe.
INTERN|MITACS intern
Mariana Bahlai is a third-year student at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Ukraine, Faculty of Journalism. Her area of interest includes research about disinformation, media literacy, observance and violation of journalistic standards, as well as propaganda, both in its historical origins and nowadays ones, caused by the Russia-Ukraine War. Currently she is an Erasmus Exchange student at University of Jyväskylä, Finland. There she also studies Communication Sciences, Marketing and Management. Mariana enjoys writing journalistic materials and has experience in working in media.
INTERN
Mubaraq Olayinka Ganiyu, is a second-year Peace and Conflict Studies student at the University of Manitoba.
INTERN
My name is Shiwani Saini. I live in Edmonton, Alberta . I have completed Master’s in computer application and I have 2 years experience as web developer.
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PRACTICUM STUDENTS-2021
Chukwudi Jieme, is a final year master’s Student of Peace and Conflict Studies in the University of Manitoba.
PRACTICUM STUDENTS-2021
My name is Jennifer Esme Tetteh, and I am from Ghana. I arrived in Winnipeg, Canada in September 2019 to pursue a Master’s programme in Peace and Conflict Studies.
PRACTICUM STUDENTS-2020
WADWO KYEI-POAKWAH is an experienced professional with high academic training and practical experience in public governance,
PRACTICUM STUDENTS-2021
Monisha Shah has 5+ years of experience in community development and has worked with an NGO, Robin Hood Army, where she taught life skills and provided basic education to the economically underprivileged children in India.
PRACTICUM STUDENTS-2020
Z M Sarwat Hossain is a graduate student in Peace and Conflict Studies Joint Master’s Program (JMP–PACS) associated with both University of Winnipeg and University of Manitoba.
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT (UNIVERSITY)
Cierra Bettens is a Métis writer, journalist and student completing her BAH in Political Science at the University of Winnipeg.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT (UNIVERSITY)
Madara is completing her Masters degree in MHR program at UofM.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT (UNIVERSITY)
Maria Kibtia is a PACS student at the Bangladesh University of Professional (BUP). Youth Leader | Research Enthusiast in Peace & Human Rights Studies | Advocate for Positive Change | Experienced in Volunteerism & Social Impact | Lifelong Learner Committed to ‘Experience, Learn, Succeed’’
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MANITOBA SUMMER STUDENTS-2020
Hi, this is Ahnaf Tousif Hussyne. I am studying in Applied Science at the University of Manitoba. I am from Bangladesh.
MANITOBA SUMMER STUDENTS (2020)
Hello, I am Mahir Labib Ali Elaf and I from Bangladesh, I have a younger brother who studies EEE in UK, my dad is serving in Bangladesh Military
Meet the researchers, advisors, and practitioners working across conflict, resilience, and innovation.
Volunteer Advisor
Darcia is employed with The Law Society of Manitoba as General Counsel and Director of Policy and Ethics. She was called to the Manitoba Bar in 1988.
and to the Ontario Bar in 1993. She has been an active member of her profession having served as a Bencher of the Law Society and a non-Bencher member of various committees. For the past several years Darcia has acted as Co-Chair of the Federation of Law Societies Access to Legal Services Exchange Group.
Volunteer Advisor
David is the co-founder and one of the many leaders of the Peace Building Committee of Rotary Club of Winnipeg.
Volunteer Advisor
Gary Senft practiced law in the financial services sector in Winnipeg after receiving his arts and law degrees from the University of Manitoba in 1977. He began his legal career with Investors Group Inc. and joined The Great-West Life Assurance Company (now Canada Life) in 1991, retiring in 2018.
VOLUNTEER
Yagmur Ahmed Orko is a volunteer IT support at CRRIC. He studies cyber security at University of Winnipeg.