Ananya holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from McMaster University and is currently in her second year of studies at the Master of Public Policy program at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. She joins the Urban Policy Lab after completing an internship with the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement’s Policy and Governance Branch, where she supported policy analysis and the development of consumer protection initiatives, including legislative and regulatory frameworks related to condominiums, new homes, and business law. Ananya is interested in tackling urban challenges related to housing and infrastructure, transportation, and energy. She is passionate about developing thoughtful, inclusive policies by fostering collaboration between communities and policymakers to ensure that diverse perspectives shape more effective and responsive solutions.
Ananya Yadav
Graduate Fellow (2022-23)
Young Luk
Graduate Fellow (2022-23)Young Luk is currently in his second year in the Master of Public Policy Program at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto, majoring in Political Science and Urban Studies with a minor in Anthropology. He recently completed a summer internship position at the Toronto Police Service Board as a research associate, supporting research and analysis for the Board’s strategic plan, engagement plan, and monitoring framework. Young is passionate about inclusivity in urban policymaking, particularly in community safety policy, and its potential to shape civic engagement and democratic participation in the city.
Catherine Wang
Graduate Fellow (2022-23)Catherine Wang holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Development Studies from McGill University. Catherine joins the Urban Policy Lab in her second year of the Master of Public Policy Program at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. She completed her summer internship at Beam Group, where she worked as a consulting intern, conducting research, analysis, and strategy development for organizations focused on social impact. Catherine is passionate about urban policy, socially intentional design, and community-centred city planning, with a particular interest in exploring the intersection of public housing and racialized design in Canada.