WIIS-Queen's
Meet The Team
Meet the team
Presidents
Co-President
Emily Lieberman (she/her)
Emily is a fourth-year Political Studies student, and this is her second year with WIIS-Queen’s. She is passionate about WIIS’s mission to uplift women’s voices in international peace and security and values the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the Queen’s community. Through WIIS, Emily hopes to continue growing as a leader while creating meaningful opportunities for students, strengthening connections across campus, and contributing to an inclusive community that supports and empowers women.
Co-President
Ava Gunka (she/her)
Ava Gunka is a fourth-year Political Studies and Sociology student. After previously serving as one of the chapter’s Events Coordinators, she wanted to continue contributing to WIIS-Queen’s and take on a larger leadership role within the organization. Through her position as Co-President, Ava hopes to deepen her understanding of international security, contribute to meaningful discussions and initiatives on campus, and grow professionally by working alongside the WIIS-Queen’s team. She is especially interested in creating opportunities for students to engage with issues in international security while building a strong and collaborative community within the chapter.
Meet the Team
2026-2027 Executive Team
Events and Logistics
Co-Director
Sommer Wensley (she/her)
Sommer is a second-year student, majoring in Political Science and minoring in Sociology. She joined WIIS as an Events and Logistics Co-Director because it created the opportunity to meet other students with similar interests and become a part of a community at Queens. Sommer is excited to work alongside the WIIS team to help organize meaningful events that connect students with experts in the international security field and encourage conversation around important global issues.
Molly O'Connell (she/her)
Co-Director
Molly is a fourth-year Politics, Philosophy and Economics student with a specialization in Politics. She hopes to one day work in the international security and national defence field. Molly joined WIIS Queen’s as it offered a unique opportunity to connect with likeminded peers and meet professionals within the field. She is super excited to be serving as one of the Events and Logistics directors, playing a key role in the organization and planning of this year’s conference!
Coordinator
Olivia Fenos (she/her)
Olivia is a second-year student at Queen’s studying Political Studies and History. She is passionate about international security and increasing women’s representation in international policy. She joined WIIS Queen’s to combine her interests in politics, gender, and international affairs while being able to become more involved in the Queen’s community. Olivia hopes to continue to develop her leadership and organizational skills, contribute to meaningful events and discussions, and help create an inclusive and welcoming community within WIIS Queen’s.
Coordinator
Daniela Peche (she/her)
Daniela is a second-year Political Studies student minoring in Sociology, with hopes of pursuing a career in law one day. She joined WIIS-Queen’s because of her interest in international affairs, law, and global policy, and hopes to learn more about the intersection of these fields while connecting with students and professionals. She is excited for the year ahead and looks forward to contributing to WIIS-Queen’s and all that the team has planned.
Maya Rosebrugh-Galipeau (she/her)
Coordinator
Maya is a fourth-year Political Science student at Queen’s University with a strong interest in gender equality, international affairs, and the role of women in global politics. She joined WIIS because she is passionate about creating space for women’s voices and highlighting women’s leadership in fields where they have historically been underrepresented. Maya is excited to contribute to a community that champions diverse perspectives, meaningful conversations, and positive change.
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Chloe Chapman (she/her)
Coordinator
Chloe is a fourth-year Political Studies student at Queen’s with interests in international affairs, law, and global politics. After spending a semester studying abroad in Lyon, France, she came back with an even greater interest in different cultures and perspectives. She loves being part of WIIS and the community of women it brings together. After graduation, Chloe hopes to attend law school and continue exploring where her interests in politics and international affairs take her.
Communications
Director
Kyra Barrick (she/her)
Kyra is a fourth-year student at Queens studying Political Studies and Global Development Studies. She is ecstatic to be part of WIIS Queens because it aligns with her fascination with international politics and connects her with unique perspectives on conflict resolution. Kyra joined the organization in hopes of broadening her networking skills and gaining a better understanding of policy advocacy for gender equality and peacebuilding. She is eager to grow alongside like-minded peers and make a positive impact through her involvement in WIIS Queens.
Coordinator
Nicole Terzieva (she/her)
Nicole is a fourth-year Political Studies major and Drama minor. She joined WIIS Queens after attending the organization’s annual conference, where she was inspired by the opportunity to hear from and connect with women working in international security. She is particularly interested in the role of women in peace-building and conflict resolution and hopes to pursue graduate studies in international relations after completing her degree. Through WIIS, she looks forward to learning more about the field, connecting with like-minded students and professionals, and contributing to a community that supports women in international security.
Coordinator
Layla Campoli (she/her)
Layla is a third-year Political Studies student minoring in History. She joined WIIS because of my strong interest in policy, specifically international security and gender policy. Layla loves that WIIS is an empowering community of women passionate about creating meaningful change in the policy world. Through her involvement, she hopes to deepen her understanding of how policy impacts women while also building meaningful connections with other members and women in the field.
Outreach
Co-Director
Liliana Fillipi (she/her)
Liliana is going into her third year of Political Studies and Global Development! She's from Toronto and has friends and family who live in Italy! She is extremely interested in international relations, specifically government structures within Central and Eastern European countries. Outside of academia, my hobbies consist of reading and figure skating!
Co-Director​
Adi Stark (she/her)
Adi is a third-year Applied Economics and Political Studies student at Queen’s University. She joined WIIS Queen’s because of her passion for seeing more women take on leadership roles in security and defence. WIIS provides Adi with an opportunity to bring together my interests in politics and economics while engaging in conversations around equity and inclusion. She's particularly excited about WIIS’s mentorship opportunities, and she hopes to build meaningful connections, learn from diverse perspectives, and help create a welcoming community for women in the security space.
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Coordinator
Alexa Marchetti (she/her)
Alexa is a third-year Political Science and Economics student at Queen’s University. As someone who is passionate about women’s empowerment and gender equality, she joined WIIS to develop new perspectives on gender-related issues and conflicts around the world while building meaningful connections with inspiring women and peers. Moving forward, she hopes to contribute meaningful blog posts on important global issues and help organize and sponsor exciting events for the WIIS community!
Coordinator
Annika Chamorro (she/her)
Annika is a second-year Political Studies and English student at Queen’s. She joined WIIS-Queen’s because of her interest in global affairs and her passion for creating spaces where women can connect, share their perspectives, and feel supported. She is especially interested in women’s political power and the importance of greater female representation in positions of leadership and decision-making. As part of WIIS, Annika enjoys connecting with others, gaining new perspectives, and contributing to events and initiatives that bring the Queen’s community together.
Coordinator
Amelia Witts (she/her)
Amelia is a third-year Political Studies major and Music minor at Queen’s University who is passionate about actionable and inclusive work in international security and relations. Having previously worked in non-profits targeting human trafficking, Amelia is enjoys contributing her skills to a diverse group of talented women driven towards the same goal. She brings her hard work, leadership, and international background to WIIS to help uplift women in this incredibly important field.
Coordinator
Rebecca McDonald (she/her)
​Rebecca joined WIIS because she has a strong interest in international security and a desire to better understand the issues shaping the field. She was also drawn to its career-development opportunities, mentorship program, and community of like-minded peers. As a member of the Outreach and Sponsorships team, Rebecca is excited to help support our events and spread the word about WIIS on campus!
Mentorship
Grace Cutaia (she/her)
Co-Director
Grace Cutaia is a fourth-year Political Studies student at Queen’s University and the Mentorship Director for WIIS-Queen’s. She recently returned from a semester abroad in the Netherlands, where she studied at University College Utrecht. With interests in international security, global affairs, and law, Grace hopes to pursue a career in law after graduation. Through WIIS, she enjoys creating opportunities for students to build meaningful connections and explore different academic and professional paths.
Molly Luden (she/her)
Co-Director
Molly is a fourth-year political studies major and sociology minor at Queen’s University. Molly joined Women in International Security (WIIS) Queens to support and empower women pursuing careers in international security. Through her role running the mentorship program, she hopes to foster meaningful connections between students and professionals, facilitate knowledge-sharing, and help aspiring leaders navigate their career paths. Molly is passionate about building a supportive community that encourages women’s growth, strengthens representation, and creates opportunities for the next generation of women in international security.
Candence Arno(she/her)
Cadence is a fifth-year Economics student here at Queen’s University. She chose economics because of her interest in understanding how people, policy, and broader systems shape the world around us. Outside of academics, Cadence enjoys spending time with friends and family, travelling, and meeting new people. She is excited to be part of WIIS for a second year and to connect with others who share an interest in global issues.
Finance
Tiffany Luong (she/her)
Tiffany is a fourth-year student in Life Sciences and Global Development. She joined WIIS Queen’s to learn more about international politics, meeting professionals in this field, and getting involved within the Queen’s community. Through this role, Tiffany hopes to contribute to meaningful initiatives and foster dialogues in the community.
Executive Administrator
Megan Barker (she/her)
Megan is a fourth-year student at Queen’s University pursuing a double major in Political Studies and Gender Studies. Having been involved with WIIS-Queen’s for three years, much of her academic and research work focuses on the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, women’s rights, and international security. She is particularly interested in how gender shapes security policy and the role of feminist perspectives in addressing contemporary global challenges.
Club & Culture
Hannah Minsky (she/her)
Hannah is a fourth-year Concurrent Education student at Queen’s, majoring in Global Development Studies with a minor in History. Through her studies, she has become particularly interested in how power, inequality, and representation shape global issues, and whose voices and perspectives are centred in the way we understand them. As EDII Director and RMC Liaison, Hannah hopes to bring these questions into WIIS programming and club culture, while helping ensure that equity and inclusion are meaningfully reflected in the organization’s work. She is also excited to strengthen WIIS’s relationship with RMC and help create opportunities for students across both communities to connect.