editorial board

Brian Huynh , Editor-in-Chief

Hibagh Ahmed , Deputy Editor-in-Chief

Lauren McCoy , Managing Editor (Issues & Publishing)

Rachel Schafer , Managing Editor (Editorial)

Benjamin Beiles , Managing Editor (Writing)

Lindsey Keene , Associate Managing Editor (Publishing)

Alexander Stoney , Associate Managing Editor (Information)

Jesse Hsieh , Associate Managing Editor (Audio) 

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Brian Huynh, Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Brian is a fourth-year Public Affairs and Policy Management student and the founding Editor-in-Chief of KPR. He's had experience working in both politics and policy and is interested in making public policy accessible for everyone. He is focused on making KPR an formative and immersive experience for all of our team members.

Hibagh Ahmed, Co-Founder &

Deputy Editor-in-Chief

Hibagh is a third-year student studying Public Affairs and Policy Management with a specialization in Intelligence and Security at Carleton University. Current interests include immigration/migration policies and human rights issues, in particular, the mistreatment of the Uyghur people in Xinjiang province. She serves on the Editorial Board. 

Lauren McCoy, Managing Editor  (Issues & Publishing)

Lauren is a Global and International Studies student in second-year. She serves on the Editorial Board. 

Rachel Schafer, Managing Editor  (Editorial)

Rachel Schafer is a Global and International Studies student with a specialization in global law and social justice, as well as a minor in environmental studies. She serves on the Editorial Board. 

Benjamin Beiles, Managing Editor  (Writing)

Ben Beiles is a fourth year Public Affairs and Policy Management and one of the founding members of KPR. He has experience working in the non-profit and public sectors and is passionate about a wide range of issues including sustainable development, economic equality, and international relations.

Lindsey Keene, Associate Managing Editor  (Publishing)

Lindsey is a first-year Public Affairs and Policy Management student. A strong believer in amplifying youth voice, she is proud to be a part of an organization that makes policy accessible to all. In addition to writing and editing, Lindsey is passionate about education, technology, and the arts.

Alexander Stoney, Associate Managing Editor  (Information)

Alex is a second-year student in the Bachelor of Global and International Studies program, specializing in Global Development. After joining KPR in October 2020, Alex worked as a writer, publishing multiple articles focused on Canadian monetary policy and urban planning. As Associate Managing Editor, Alex will continue to encourage positive debate surrounding public policy.

Jesse Hsieh, Associate Managing Editor  (Audio)

Jesse is a third-year Public Affairs and Policy Management student and the Associate Managing Editor (Audio). He has experience hosting and producing his own podcast, and is invested in making policy and politics more accessible to the future generations.

board of directors

Brian Huynh , Editor-in-Chief

Tana Cheema , Chair of the Board of Directors, Internal Ombud

Amy Hinchey , Director of Communications

Anthony Valenti , Director of Internal & Stakeholder Relations

Tana Cheema, Chair of the Board of Directors; Internal Ombud

Tana is a third-year student studying Public Affairs and Policy Management at Carleton University, specializing in International Relations and Conflict. She is interested in the impacts of conflict on international development, particularly in the Global South. She serves on the Board of Directors.

Amy Hinchey, Director of Communications

Amy is a third-year BGInS student specializing in Global Law and Social Justice and minoring in Political Science. Along with academics, working with government at both the federal and municipal levels has strengthened her interests in foreign affairs, public safety and intergovernmental cooperation.

Anthony Valenti, Director of Internal & Stakeholder Relations

Anthony is a first-year undergraduate student enrolled in the Bachelor of Global and International Studies Program, specializing in Global Law and Social Justice. His personal interests include: parliamentary affairs, foreign policy, ongoing legal cases, and human rights.