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Profile: Rachel Morgan
Meet Rachel Morgan, a senior program manager at Dalhousie University with a passion for entrepreneurship education and cross-cultural exchange. With a degree in International Development and Political Science, and a Masters in Global Health, Rachel has worked on four continents, including a four-month stint in Uganda working on food policy research and advocacy.
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Profile: Niehad Mabrouk
Niehad Mabrouk, originally from Sudan, is a passionate physics graduate student pursuing her PhD in quantum information at the University of Calgary. Her work focuses on verification and validation of quantum communications. Niehad’s curiosity has been a driving force throughout her academic journey. Her acceptance as a QE Scholar has also helped her connect with people from different areas and cultures, opening her mind to new ideas and perspectives.
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Profile: Marina Melanidis
Marina Melanidis is a passionate environmentalist dedicated to finding community-based solutions to the urgent issues of biodiversity loss and climate change. As the founder of Youth for Nature, a global youth-led non-profit, Marina supports young people in leading the charge for change on these critical issues. Through her work as a QE Scholar, Marina has broadened her perspective and gained valuable tools for understanding global issues, particularly the climate crisis.
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Profile: Andreas Robinson
Andreas Robinson, a social entrepreneur from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is passionate about human potential and community development. As a QE Scholar, he advocates for understanding the duty of care in life, asking, “What is your privilege? What is your power, and what is your platform?” For Andreas, equity and education mean centering the lived experiences of all individuals, ensuring representation, inclusion, and belonging.
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Profile: Ali Akbar
Ali Akbar is a senior policy and program advisor in the Ontario Public Service, where his passion for developing education on a global scale drives his work. As a QE Scholar, he believes in promoting inclusivity and creating opportunities for everyone to experience the value of global education.
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Profile: Taiwo Afolabi
Originally from Nigeria, Taiwo Afolabi studied and conducted research in numerous countries before arriving in Canada for doctoral studies. As a PhD student and QE Scholar at the University of Victoria, he used applied theatre to help refugee communities share their stories in ethical ways.
QES boosted his research and publishing experience and helped him build a research network in Canada, where he decided to stay and build his career.
