The Globalist Foundation

Toronto Staff

Alexander Lim, Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief 

Alex is a fourth-year New College student double-majoring in Ethics, Society & Law, and Biological Anthropology, with a minor in Environmental Anthropology. Having a diverse array of interests including international politics, global and public health, and social justice, Alex strives to share his passions with others through the Globalist. Last year, Alex organized a successful joint bilingual issue on Poverty with the Paris Globalist. While on a whirlwind tour through England, Scotland, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the Vatican this past summer, Alex spent several days in Paris meeting with the Paris Globalist team – a testament to the truly global nature of Global21. With a love for traveling and teaching, Alex has also spent his summers working with students from around the world at Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth sites in Los Angeles, California, and Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Attending the International AIDS Conference as a journalist in 2006, Alex was inspired by the impact and influence which youth can exert when working in collaboration with one another. Subsequently, he is planning on attending the 2008 International AIDS Conference in Mexico City this summer. As editor-in-chief, Alex strongly believes in the importance of mutual tolerance, understanding, and respect, and hopes this publication can instill a sense of responsibility among its readers by encouraging them to re-think the obvious, challenge existing paradigms, and think outside of the box. Alex is currently serving as Vice President for the Ethics Society & Law Student Association and hopes to pursue a career in health administration/public health.

Jonathan C. G. Bright, Editorial Director and Editor-in-Chief

Jonathan is a 4th-year University College student in the Joint Political Science & History Specialist program. Among his myriad of interests and involvements, Jonathan values the Globalist as a prime example of undergraduate academic expression at the University of Toronto. He sees the increasing success of the Globalist as indicative of international awareness, openness and respect among Canadian youth, traits upon which he places great emphasis. A naturally well-rounded character, Jonathan brings a wealth of creativity, enthusiasm, and leadership to the Globalist, as well as a unique perspective to the study of international relations. A recipient of the Mary Keenan Award in Political Science, given to the highest-ranking Political Science Specialist after first year, Jonathan is also a recognized personality on the Toronto jazz scene, as a lead vocalist with the Toronto All-Star Big Band – needless to say, his interests are as diverse as he is thorough in their pursuit.

Colleen Fox, Public Relations Manager  

Colleen is a third-year New College student double-majoring in Political Science and Human Biology. She brings a wealth of experience to the new role of Public Relations Manager, having worked as a Communications Assistant and Program and Policy Assistant for the Ministry of Natural Resources over the past two summers. Colleen has a wide variety of interests, but her main passion lies in human rights and its relationship to global health. She strongly believes that the Toronto Globalist has an important role in not only bringing the voice of U of T students to the international stage, but also, in raising awareness about the important social issues of today. Currently, Colleen is a volunteer for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. This summer, Colleen will be attending the 2008 International AIDS Conference in Mexico on behalf of The Toronto Globalist.

Laura Cook, Head Productions Editor

Laura is a fourth year Trinity College student pursuing a double major in English and French Literature. She has previous production experience with high school yearbooks and last year she was Production Editor of Trinity’s biweekly newspaper Salterrae. She hopes to continue working with print media in the future and counts the Globalist as one of her accomplishments on the road to fame and success. Laura is an avid traveller and spends her time looking at travel magazines and checking Travel Cuts and Expedia websites daily. She recently had the opportunity to voyage to London on an assignment researching renowned travel writer Jan Morris, and she hopes to get more free travel offers in the near future. 

Christina Jabbour, Senior Editor  

Christina Jabbour is a fourth year student at Trinity College in the University of Toronto. She is completing a double Major in Ethics, Society and Law, and Political Science. In addition to her work with the Toronto Globalist as a Senior Editor, Christina is the President of the Ethics, Society and Law Student Association, which organizes a number of student events during the year. Throughout her academic career, Christina has also been actively involved with the G8 Research Group. In 2006-07 she was the Director of Journalism, overseeing the production of a weekly online bulletin. She has attended the 2006 St. Petersburg G8 Summit and the 2007 Heiligendamm G8 Summit as a researcher and analyst. This year Christina is a Team Leader for the group. Christina’s career interests lie in public policy and law. Upon completion of her undergraduate degree in 2008, she hopes to pursue an LL.B. and a Masters of Public Policy.

Anita Li, News Editor 

Anita is currently pursuing a degree in International Relations and Asia-Pacific Studies at the University of Toronto’s Trinity College. As an aspiring journalist, she serves as host for Toronto TV, reporter for CIUT 89.5, and has also interned at the CTV Television Network and 680 News. In addition, Anita has written for publications such as the Toronto Star and Verve Girl Magazine. She also assumes various editorial and communications roles on campus. As a member of the G8 Research Group and Five Minutes to Midnight, Anita is also actively involved in human rights initiatives as well as issues of global governance.

Eileen A. McCurdy, Opinions Editor 

Eileen is a fourth year student at the University of Toronto at Trinity College. She is working towards a major in Bioethics and minors in Philosophy and German. Eileen’s interest in international affairs began as a Rotary Youth Ambassador in Germany through the Rotary International Youth Exchange. She is involved with the Duke of Edinburgh Awards – an achievement program focused on volunteerism, athletics, skill building, and outdoor exploration - and is currently completing the Gold Award. Jane Austen has been an interest and a passion since she was a child. In grade nine, she founded a London, Ontario Chapter of the Jane Austen Society of North America, which still thrives six years later. Eileen was recently interviewed by TVO as part of a new Jane Austen film series. Proud of her Icelandic heritage, Eileen is also a member of the Icelandic Canadian Club of Toronto. A love for volunteering and animals are behind her involvement in the Pet Therapy program at Mount Sinai Hospital. Other loves include travel, music, and her family and friends.

 Cari Mason, Associate Productions Editor

Far from the rolling fairways of Exeter, Ontario, the small town she calls home, CariMason has taken a meandering path to arrive finally in Toronto. Following a two year hiatus from school – during which time she lived, worked and traveled in West Africa – Cari transferred to the University of Toronto in 2005. She is currently in her 4th year studying English, History and Psychology.