Candace serves as Program Editor for the Women in Security Program at the NATO Association of Canada. She holds a Master’s degree in Art History from the University of St Andrews with a focus on International Relations, Gender and Feminist Theory, and Conflict in Visual Culture. Candace’s scholarly interests include culture and society, public policy, and international law as it pertains to women’s issues.
Candace’s professional work to date includes serving as a Research Analyst for the London-based NGO Action on Armed Violence (AOAV), where her work investigated armament in the United States. Currently, she works as a Policy Analyst for the Centre for International Security and Economic Strategy (CISES), where her interests lie in international development, security, and militarism.
Beyond this, Candace actively contributes to scholarly research in publications and at conferences. Her forthcoming publication in the St Andrews Law Journal is entitled “Arsenal of Peace: Feminist Reflections on Gender-Responsive Disarmament and the Challenges of International Law’s Framework for Security” (2026), which explores international human rights law and disarmament as it affects gender. Her prior research includes conferences in Portugal and the UK, revisiting historical challenges of anti-fascist resistance, solidarity, and representation.
Candace is excited to support the NATO Association of Canada, contributing to research and discourse on women, security, and development.
