IPPNWC’s Interns

The Next Generation of Nuclear Disarmament Leaders

Educational Program

Our internship program allows us to recognize Youth Activists across Canada interested in Nuclear Disarmament. Our program supports the growth of a selected group of Interns. They receive an 8-week educational process together, learning about subjects such as international law, Arms control, disarmament, activism around the world, environmentalism, feminism, and racial justice and how they connect to health and nuclear disarmament. This interactive, engaging curriculum was explicitly designed for IPPNWC interns learning, growth and development as students, young professionals and leaders. The curriculum has been used in the Vienna International School.

Ideas to Reality

Interns will have the opportunity to synthesize what they learn and make IPPNWC purposes a reality in their communities. This may look like a community group, project, social media content, an academic paper or something else creative and innovative that contributes to a just and sustainable world using a health lens.

Mentorship

During the program, we offer the opportunity to build a relationship with and get feedback from our accomplished and esteemed board. Each Intern is paired with an IPPNWC board member who will mentor them through the summer. Their mentor and IPPNWC will help guide each Intern through the summer in making their ideas a reality.

IPPNWC staff and Interns at the first 2022 Intern training session

Meet IPPNWC’s Current Interns: 2025/26

Esme Mulloy

Esme Mulloy has recently graduated from Concordia University with an honours History degree. Her studies coalesced around subjects on the impact of war and the history of the Cold War. Esme has recently worked in communications for the peace research organization, Project Ploughshares, highlighting the work in space security, climate, arms control, emerging technology and nuclear weapons. She intends to begin her master’s degree in 2026 and is eager to deepen her expertise in nuclear disarmament through this internship. In her spare time she loves reading and watching documentaries!
Treasure Adenusi, Engagement & Network Building Intern

Treasure Adenusi is the Health Student Engagement & Network Building Intern with IPPNW Canada. She is pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Passionate about global health, peacebuilding, and advocacy, Treasure supports IPPNWC’s mission by strengthening student engagement and developing networks that connect health-science students to nuclear disarmament, climate justice, and social equity initiatives. Through outreach, mentorship, and event coordination, she helps create platforms for young health professionals to engage in meaningful dialogue and action toward a safer, more peaceful world. Beyond IPPNWC, Treasure is actively involved in health research, youth mentorship, and community outreach. She aspires to a career in medicine and global health, using her skills to advance health equity and promote non-violent solutions to global challenges.
Hedi Vaseli

Hedi is a second-year medical student at the University of British Columbia with a background in engineering. She worked as an engineer for several years before pursuing medicine. As an intern with IPPNWC, Hedi is eager to combine her technical background with her passion for health and peace advocacy, contributing to efforts in nuclear disarmament and public health.
Max Lau

Max Lau is from Vancouver, Canada, with family roots in Japan and Hong Kong. Growing up in a multicultural environment has deepened Max’s interest in global affairs and cross-cultural dialogue, especially in understanding how diverse perspectives can foster peace and mutual understanding. Max completed his undergraduate degree at Soka University of America, where his capstone research examined the role of civil society and value-creation philosophy in advancing nuclear disarmament. His study explored how grassroots movements and education can nurture empathy, raise public awareness, and promote cooperation toward a world free of nuclear weapons. Currently, Max is pursuing graduate studies in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. Drawing from his academic background and cultural heritage, Max aims to contribute to educational and policy efforts that build a more peaceful, interconnected world.

2022 Intern Cohort

Annika Nunan

Annika Nunan is headed into her fourth year at the University of British Columbia pursuing studies in Economics, Political Science and Philosophy. Annika is passionate about supporting her community wherever she’s lived, whether in Hong Kong fundraising to support survivors of Human Trafficking or being a member of the Delta Gamma Fraternity, where she is also the Vice President of Communications. Her interests lie in finding practical solutions to social issues, taking on new perspectives and editing a video or two in her downtime.
Yoonho Kim

Yoonho Kim is a university of Toronto student studying Engineering Science with the option for an integrated learning co-op.
Yoonho is a dedicated leader and team
member. You can find him volunteering at the St Andrew Kim Catholic Church as an Altar Server Group Leader or constructing solar-powered vehicles for the Blue Sky Solar Racing student-run team at UoT. He enjoys being an active participant in his community, and when he isn’t on the basketball court, you can find him working on personal coding projects.
Aisha Rehma

Aisha Rehma is a Toronto Metropolitan University student (formerly known as Ryerson) pursuing a major in Applied Science in Occupational and Public Health and minors in Biology and Global Politics and Development. Aisha is an enthusiastic learner with a passion for leadership and a keen mind for investigative and analysis work. She is the Co-Vice President of the Toronto Metropolitan Lions Cub, an Academic Integrity Ambassador and captain of the Ontario Moot competitions. When she isn’t excelling in her studies or extracurricular activities, you can find Aisha catching up on the newest Netflix series or movie.
Anshika Srivastava

Anshika Srivastava is a Carleton University student pursuing a major in Global and International Studies, specializing in Global Politics and minoring in News Mediaand Information. Anshika is an innovative thinker, always looking for ways to incorporate different social and international perspectives. She is a fervent writer excelling in reports on international issues, Gender-Based Analysis, and Research with Factive Consulting Ottawa. In particular, Anshika’s interest lies in furthering her knowledge in International security and can be found collaborating on projects that involve her community.
Sarah Rohleder

Sarah Rohleder a first-year University of British Columbia student pursuing a major in anthropology and a minor in history. Sarah is passionate about advocacy in her community and is a member of the Canadian Council of Young Feminists and the Girl Guides of Canada. She always sought ways to connect with others and took part in the First Meeting of the Parties on the Treaty of the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Vienna, Austria, this past June 2022.
Nabiha Gahfoor

Nabiha Gahfoor attends Brock University in pursuance of a degree in International Political Economy and is part of the competitive Law Plus program. She is determined to fulfill her dream of becoming a diplomat and is focused and passionate about empowering women through advocacy and support services. She is a local volunteer at the Women’s Shelter in Thorold and is the Human Initiative cofounder at the Believe Leadership organization in Niagara. You can find Nabiha advocating for her peers or in pursuit of absorbing new ideas that help her connect local issues to issues abroad.