Alexandra Zakreski

Alexandra is a graduate of McGill University where she pursued a major in Art History (Honours) and a minor in Internatinal Development Studies. She is currently the International Programs Coordinator at Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE). CJFE is a non-governmental organization that defends the rights of journalists and protects the right to free expression in Canada and around the world. In her role as International Programs Coordinator, she is responsible for international advocacy, programming and campaigns. Alexandra has traveled extensively around the world and is bilingual. Her research interests include human rights, peace and security, press freedom, and the Middle East. She will be pursuing a Masters of International Public Policy at University College London in September 2015.