In this episode, Daniela Spagnuolo talks about her experience with the MPPA Program! After graduating in 2018, Daniela is now working at a non-profit professional association known as the College of Family Physicians of Canada. She talks about her work as a Health Policy Analyst and how the MPPA assisted in developing crucial skills.

Link: https://www.ryerson.ca/politics/programs/graduate/mppa/

In this episode, Gaga Boskovic talks about her job as an Advisor within a non-profit global research organization known as CIFAR (Canadian Institute for Advanced Research). Gaga graduated in 2017 and has a lot to say about the strengths of the MPPA program in terms of course content and practical experiences.

Link: https://www.ryerson.ca/politics/programs/graduate/mppa/

Adrianna Militano graduated in 2017 and is now a Policy and Trade Advisor. She expands on the importance of the co-op placement and how effective course material was in enhancing her understanding of policy and research. Adrianna offers key advice for future students and shares memorable times from the program. 

Link: https://www.ryerson.ca/politics/programs/graduate/mppa/

Mahnoor Shahid is a successful Senior Policy and Program Advisor at the Ministry of Health. Mahnoor graduated from the MPPA Program back in 2016. She credits the program for aiding her in developing the crucial skills needed in the field of policy, healthcare and research. In this episode, Mahnoor shares her personal career development and shares personal experiences from Ryerson’s MPPA Program.

Link: https://www.ryerson.ca/politics/programs/graduate/mppa/

Athra Walied graduated from the MPPA Program in 2016. She speaks on how she took full advantage of the program’s opportunities. She is currently a Project Management Consultant at the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General. Athra goes into detail about the process of co-op placements, connections with the professors and offers words of wisdom to new students! She also shares some of the projects she is working on such as improving the jury selection process in Ontario!

Link: https://www.ryerson.ca/politics/programs/graduate/mppa/

In 2015, Aisha Simpson graduated from the MPPA Program. She currently works at the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services as a Senior Project Coordinator and aids in Policy Development. Aisha points out the key factors of the program such as the opportunities to network, the supporting professors and the co-op placements.

Link: https://www.ryerson.ca/politics/programs/graduate/mppa/

Despite wishing to stay anonymous, this guest gives insight of what it is like to explore the career options that are available to Ryerson MPPA Students. The guest speaks to us about her co-op opportunities, her shift from the OPS and offers real advice for students considering the MPPA Program. This guest is currently working as the Executive Assistance to the Chief Operating Officer, Elections Ontario, Legislative Assembly.

Link: https://www.ryerson.ca/politics/programs/graduate/mppa/

Back in 2014, Casey Sahadath graduated from the MPPA Program and went on to complete a PhD. Although Casey did not take part in a co-op placement, he puts emphasis on the importance of the experience. Casey points out key skills needed in the field of policy, specifically in consulting.

Link: https://www.ryerson.ca/politics/programs/graduate/mppa/

In this episode, Janet Dang offers her advice for future students considering the MPPA Program. She shares her experiences with the Ryerson community both as a student, as well as a mentor. Janet currently works at Thames Valley Family Health Team as a Primary Care Transformation lead.   

Link: https://www.ryerson.ca/politics/programs/graduate/mppa/

Being a mature part-time student is a fantastic way to increase your knowledge on issues you are passionate about. Anne Bermonte graduated in 2011 and is now an Assistant Deputy Minister and focuses on the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. She talks about her time as a part-time student where she completed a thesis and expanded her network. Anne contrasts course material with work out in the field and highlights the advantages of the MPPA Program in the heart of downtown.

Link: https://www.ryerson.ca/politics/programs/graduate/mppa/