2022 CAPI Interns

Caleb is a student of biology and political science at the University of Victoria. They can typically be found with their head in the stars, feet atop a peak or appreciating the wondrous diversity of life, well gazing at the morphology of the tiniest of flowers. They are grateful for this opportunity to experience life in such a biologically diverse nation and thankful for the support of the Queen Elizabeth Scholars / UVIC’s Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives for sending them.

Charlotte is nearing the completion of her degree at UVic with a major in History and minor in Professional Communications. She will be travelling to Bangkok, Thailand to work for the Global Alliance against Traffic in Women, an alliance of NGOs with a human rights approach to their anti-trafficking and migrant rights work, to support their communications efforts. She has an interest in migration and women's rights and is grateful to CAPI for the opportunity to work for this meaningful organization as well as looks forward to learning more about Thailand.

Giulia Gagliano-Tsuda is completing her Honors Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Gender Studies, concentrating on intersectional feminist theories and applying them to migration, globalization, and development issues. She is currently also an Undergraduate Research Assistant at UVic’s Center for Global Studies. Recently, she is interested in sustainable international development in Asia and has been particularly focused on Japan's progress towards gender equality through the UN Sustainable Development Goals framework. Giulia is incredibly grateful for CAPI and the opportunity to work with CityNet-Plus Arts, which will provide invaluable experiential learning that uniquely merges her academic, professional, and personal passions.

Rowan Huff Froese is reaching the end of his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Victoria. He transferred to UVic after completing the first half of his degree at Thompsons River University in his hometown of Kamloops, British Columbia. Since then, he has learnt as much or more outside of the classroom as he has learnt in it. He's looking forward to continuing his experiential learning immersed in Thailand for the coming six months. He's anxious to reach the Karenni Social Development Centre and begin his internship, and is thankful that he will be joined by fellow UVIc Political Science major Izzy Simons. Rowan is most looking forward to meeting the Karenni people and sharing their story in whatever capacity he is able.

Isabel is completing her BA (Hon) in political science with a minor in global development studies. She is passionate about migrants’ and displaced peoples’ rights, environmental politics, and grassroots social change. She looks forward to applying this enthusiasm to working with youth at the Karenni Social Development Centre in northern Thailand.