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.

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  • Alexandra Zakreski

    Alexandra just graduated from McGill University, where she pursued a major in Art History (Honours) and a minor in International Development Studies. She is currently doing an internship with Canadian Journalists for Free Expression. CJFE is a Canadian non-governmental organization that defends the rights of journalists and promotes free expression around the world, particularly through its role as a clearing house for IFEX (a global network defending and promoting free expression). Alexandra has traveled extensively in Europe and is bilingual. Her research interests include Canadian-US relations, development studies, environmentally sustainable economic growth, and the Middle East. She is presently working as a Junior Research Fellow at the Atlantic Council of Canada and is planning to attend law school in September 2014.

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