The Independent Study Committee on Mexico

From left to right: Karen Campbell, Chad Craig, Jessica Perkins, Michael Thayer, Abbey Sinclair, Karen Murray

Karen Campbell, Project Co-ordinator, Publication Editor
Honours BA, International Studies, Certificate in Law & Social Thought
Research Interests: Transnational migration, specifically pertaining to migrant workers and refugees

Chad A. Craig, Fundraising and Events Director
Honours BA, International Studies
Research Interests: Global tourism; cross-cultural communication; business development through diversity management

Jessica Perkins, Publications and Communications Director, Publication Editor
Honours BA, International Studies, Certificate in Refugee & Migration Studies
Research Interests: Refugees and transnational migration issues; histories and discourses of colonialism, particularly its efforts towards and effects on identity formation processes

Michael Thayer, Research and Academic Co-ordinator
Honours BA, International Studies, Minor, Études françaises
Research Interests: Social movements, forced migration, economic impacts on the environment

Abbey Sinclair, Public Events Director
Honours Double Major, Political Science / International Studies, Certificate in Law & Social Thought
Research Interests: Democratization, human rights, political and institutional reform

Karen Murray, Community Outreach and Public Relations Director
Honours BA, Internatioanl Studies, Certificate in Law & Social Thought
Research Interests: Latin America; music and social movements; globalization; cultural identities