Meet the Team
Meet our talented team of Execs committed to encouraging female leadership in peace and security studies at McGill!
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Adèle Bard
Co-Executive Director
Pronouns: she/her/elle
Year: Graduated
Program: Honours in Political Science, Minor in Development Studies and in Latin American Studies
Why did you join WIIS?: We’ve made the decision to relaunch WIIS at McGill, aiming to enhance students’ understanding of international security and empower women by providing them with a space within this field.
Julia Bhalla
Co-Executive Director
Pronouns: she/her/elle
Year: U2
Program: Major in Political Science and IDS, Minor in Hindi
Why did you join WIIS?: I joined WIIS because I sought to surround myself with a community of passionate and likeminded women seeking, as I was, to advance their professional and interpersonal skills in the field. And I’ve never looked back!
Ségolène de Chiffreville
Secretary General
Pronouns: she/her/elle
Year: U2
Program: Major in Political Science, Minor in World Islamic Studies
Why did you join WIIS?: I wanted to contribute to reviving the club and I’m passionate about political science and the questions surrounding international security.
Leenah Qasrawi
Secretary General
Pronouns: she/her/elle
Year: U0
Program: Major in Political Science, Minor in Economics and World Islamic and Middle East Studies
Why did you join WIIS?: I joined WIIS with the intent of engaging with like-minded individuals and immersing myself in a supportive community dedicated to advancing gender equality within the international security sector.
Eunbin Bang
Co-Deputy Executive Director
Pronouns: she/her/elle
Year: Graduated
Program: Honours Political Science and Major Concentration Economics
Why did you join WIIS?: As a woman studying International Relations, I wanted to contribute to the revival of WIIS McGill alongside my colleagues to ensure a more inclusive study environment and a more vibrant student community.
Jùlia Gaspar
Co-Deputy Executive Director
Pronouns: she/her/elle
Year: U2
Program: International Development, Economics, Hispanic Studies
Why did you join WIIS?: I joined WIIS because I wanted to better understand Brazil’s position in the field of international security.
Morgan Singer
Financial Coordinator
Pronouns: she/her/elle
Year: U2
Program: Honours International Development, Minor in Economics
Why did you join WIIS?: You’ve heard of women in STEM, but the probability that you’ve heard of WIIS is low! I want to change that and welcome my peers into a field that hasn’t always been so welcoming towards women.
Isara Burgess
Financial Manager
Pronouns: she/her/elle
Year: U2
Program: Honours Political Science, Minor Anthropology
Why did you join WIIS?: I joined WIIS as an opportunity to connect with other like minded women across the McGill Community, who are also very passionate about the role of women in international politics.
Clémence Poret-Coirre
Event Manager
Pronouns: she/her/elle
Year: Graduated
Program: Double Major in French Literature and Political Science
Why did you join WIIS?: I wanted to be part of an organization of women which created a fun space to network, socialize and discuss topics around politics and international relations!
Caroleta Macedo Leão
Event Coordinator
Pronouns: she/they
Year: U3
Program: Honours Political Science, Minor Anthropology
Why did you join WIIS?: I wanted to meet other women with similar academic and career interests! I chose the events portfolio to plan fun events around the theme of international security and help connect other women that are interested in the field.
Juliet Morrisson
Event Coordinator
Pronouns: she/her/elle
Year: U3
Program: Major in Political Science, Minor in Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies
Why did you join WIIS?: I was excited about creating a space at McGill where students can discuss international security issues beyond classes, build a network, and access resources to support their careers. I look forward to planning fun and engaging events that bring our community together!
Jo-Esther Abou Haidar
Event Coordinator
Pronouns: she/her/elle
Year: U3
Program: Honours Political Science, Minor in Economics
Why did you join WIIS?: To be surrounded by amazing and inspiring women, and organize events to enlarge that community.
Alison Lee
External Relations Manager
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Year: U3
Program: Joint Honours in Political Science and Sociology
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Maya Bassim
External Relations Officer
Pronouns: she/her/elle
Year: U2
Program: Double Major in Political Science and International Development Studies
Why did you join WIIS?: I want to be surrounded by a like minded community of women, and get involved in area close to my major.
Selena Cai
Communications Manager
Pronouns: she/her/elle
Year: U4
Program: Joint Honours History and Political Science
Why did you join WIIS?: Having worked in research and policy positions related to International Security, I wanted to get involved with a group where I could meet people with similar interests, support women and gender minority representation in the field, and foster an inclusive and supportive environment!
Sabrina Nelson
Communications Coordinator
Pronouns: she/her/elle
Year: U3
Major/Minor: Honours Political Science, Minor in International Development Studies
Why did you join WIIS?: I wanted to join a community of passionate and like-minded women interested in International Security. I am excited about what is to come and to contribute in creating a space for women to discuss international security issues and access resources to help them advance their careers.
Alexia Lecerf
Web Officer
Pronouns: she/her/elle
Year: U2
Major/Minor: Double Major in Political Science and Economics
Why did you join WIIS?: Being interested in the field of international security, I was excited to know that there was a group of like-minded women that wanted to open up the space of IS and provide useful resources to be able to enter a highly competitive area of expertise!
Chloe Rivest
Publications Officer
Pronouns: she/her/elle
Year: U1
Major/Minor: Political Science and Philosophy
Why did you join WIIS?: I joined WIIS to be part of an amazing community of like minded women who share my passion and interest in international security!