Carly is a Research Associate with the Centre for Building Sustainable Value. She holds a BA in International Development from the University of Guelph and an MA in Global Governance from the Balsillie School of International Affairs, affiliated with the University of Waterloo. Carly’s research has been focused on sustainability, human rights, ethical business, and the ways in which these areas intersect with each other, and with public policy.

Beyond her education, Carly has diversified experience working in policy and research roles. She has worked on climate change research for the North American Arctic Defence and Security Network (NAADSN), political trends research for Global Affairs Canada (GAC), and sustainable food research for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). Through these roles, she has produced outputs that bridge the gap between research and practice with a goal of amplifying impact. Additionally, she has experience working in project management roles within the non-profit sector.