Leslie Thayer
Intern
Leslie Thayer studied political science with a concentration on democratic institutions in East/Central Europe in her undergrad. Currently she is completing a Master‘s in Conflict Transformation and Social Justice at Queen’s University.
Her study abroad experiences have taken her to several different places including the UK, Poland, Italy, and Hawaii. These experiences have helped to shape her research, including her undergrad thesis on Democratic Backsliding in Poland and other East/Central European countries and religion’s role in peace in the world, which is what she hopes to write her dissertation on this year.
Business leaders launch applications for Fellowship Programme
The Centre for Democracy and Peace has opened applications for its Fellowship Programme 2025-26 to address real-world challenges and equip Fellows with practical skills in complex decision-making, design thinking, and collaboration, which are essential for navigating today’s economic, political, and social landscape.
