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Student Fellows

John Lemieux Student Fellows

Romain Germain (John Lemieux Student Fellow 2023-24)

Arthur Siegfried Jaza Goufack  (John Lemieux Student Fellow 2023-24)

Douglas Toledo-Beltrán

Douglas Toledo-Beltrán (he/him) has developed both professionally and personally with the conviction that knowledge should be harnessed for the betterment of society. Guided by this principle, he has undergone training in a multidisciplinary environment, satisfying his intellectual curiosity across various disciplines. He's currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Policy and Public Administration at Concordia University. Holds a multidisciplinary BA in Communication and Culture at Universidad Autónoma de la Ciudad de México, Douglas’ academic and professional journey has been deeply committed to advocating for the human rights of minorities and racialized communities. Currently, he concentrates on enhancing human rights and access to essential services for the LGBTQIA+ immigrant and refugee community in Montreal and Quebec. At AGIR Montreal, among other initiatives, Douglas helped develop and design WAGE tool-books, which focus on improving service access for trans, non-binary, and other LGBTQAI+ immigrants and refugees; this initiative was supported by Women and Gender Equality Canada. Additionally, Douglas has worked to create inclusive spaces that foster community building among newcomers in Montreal. Previously, Douglas interned as an environmental communicator at the Secretaria del Medio Ambiente de la Ciudad de México, where he championed the conservation of Protected Natural Areas.

Youth Fellows

Pauline Springer

Pauline is an international law and international relations student with a focus on human rights, currently studying in Estonia. With work experience in the NGO and legal sectors in Uganda, Pauline brings a practical understanding of human rights issues to their academic pursuits. Their research interests center on China's relationships with the Global South, particularly the impacts on state sovereignty and the global community.

Past Interns

Katherina Sviderska

Tim William Zollner

Daphné Beaudoin

Tayif Ahmed (John Lemieux Student Fellow 2023-24)

Michaela de Toldi (John Lemieux Student Fellow 2023-24)

Elora Bussière-Ladouceur (John Lemieux Student Fellow 2022-23)

Mohawib Hassan Doualeh (John Lemieux Student Fellow 2022-23)

Joshua "Jay" Sallos-Carter (John Lemieux Student Fellow 2022-23)

Nadia Trudel (John Lemieux Student Fellow 2021-22)

Logan Bates ( (John Lemieux Student Fellow 2021-22)

George Tsagaroulis (John Lemieux Student Fellow 2021-22)

Clementine Blateau

Levon Mouradian

Sooraya Peerally

Karen Rubbo

Antoine Tremblay

Thelma Guerrin

Patrick Groeneveld-Meijer

Helena Lang

Fatou C.D. Ndiaye

Haley Moore

Caroline Feldner

Alexandrine Royer

Duncan Cooper

Rutvi Ajmera 

Isabela Coleho

Greer Nicholson

Emily Enright

Silke Melbye-Hansen

Isabelle Tamoj

Lilian Leifert

Cedrick Mulcair

Chantalle Gonzalez Lopez

Marrisa Fortune

Riley Haley

Erin Storus

May White-Vimouth

Nathalie Hitimana

Zach Sementes

Zach Paikin

Arvin Eyunni

Adan Suazo

Lea Watrin 

Meaghan Shevell

Camila Gomez-Perales

Alejandra Espinosa

Adrien Orloowski

Aminka Belvitt

Randy Pinsky

Myriam Menard

Jonathan Rozen

Neekoo Collett

Sarah Wiley

Kaitlin Davella


Christoph Semken previously served as an Assistant for Information Technology and is currently completing his Master of Arts in International Relations and Economics at the University of Aberdeen. His latest publication "Tracking the Blue: Phone and Vehicle Location Systems for UN Peacekeeping" is available at http://www.providingforpeacekeeping.org/new-issues-observatory/.

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