I am an educator and researcher. I am writing about the experiences of migrants travelling on high-risk routes and the progress of integration within the European Union. I have also been theorising on the dual nature of (de)securitisation and securitisation. A unique duality that could be the key to unlocking greater policy possibilities to support new minorities in local communities and strengthen their integration experiences.

My research interests broadly include communications and media • comparative politics • international relations • migration studies • minority rights • positive psychology • security studies.

Currently, I serve in a time-bound role as Director of Education and Research at Youth For Excellence Association (YFE), a Canadian not-for-profit organisation that delivers educational research and training. In this role, I am supporting YFE in a redevelopment phase by contributing political science perspectives to curriculum development, training programmes, and research initiatives.

I am always enthusiastic about supporting colleagues in achieving their own research objectives and enhancing their visibility. I have a core operating philosophy that goes along the lines of, “When you look good, I look good.” Another way of phrasing it is that I can achieve everything I want in my professional life if I support enough other people in the pursuit of their goals. If someone seeks my help to make an impact. I’ll do my best to assist.

My PhD research focused on the survival strategies of migrants during high-risk migration through the Sahara Desert, which I completed at the School of Government and International Relations at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. My journey in political science began at Capilano University, North Vancouver, Canada.