CRRIC IS A REGISTERED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION

INTERNS 2020-2021

INTERN-2020/21

ABDULAZIZ ADEN

ABDULAZIZ ADEN

My name is Abdulaziz Aden, I live and work in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I immigrated to Canada 10 years ago.

SHIWANI SAINI

SHIWANI SAINI

My name is Shiwani Saini. I live in Edmonton, Alberta . I have completed Master’s in computer application and I have 2 years experience as web developer.

Mariana Bahlai

Mariana Bahlai

Mariana Bahlai is a third-year student at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Ukraine, Faculty of Journalism. Her area of interest includes research about disinformation, media literacy, observance and  violation of journalistic standards, as well as propaganda, both in its historical origins and nowadays ones, caused by the Russia-Ukraine War. Currently she is an Erasmus Exchange student at University of Jyväskylä, Finland. There she also studies Communication Sciences, Marketing and Management. Mariana enjoys writing journalistic materials and has experience in working in media.

Géhdian Began

Géhdian Began

Géhdian began his journey with CRRIC as a volunteer while studying Criminal Justice & Political Science at the University of Winnipeg. His area of interest and study began in law enforcement, but later expanded to include studying the social vulnerabilities of youths against radical groups online. After graduating in 2023, he began working for CRRIC and has been actively using his analytical skills to research and gain insight into radicalization and extremism among youths. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Géhdian serves his community as a volunteer Crisis Counselor.

Jessica Case

Jessica Case

Jess will be joining us this summer as part of the Fulbright Canada – Mitacs Globalink Internship program! She’s a rising senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs with a concentration in Europe.