2026 Transparency fellowships
Dian Jing
Stopping the Flow of “Dirty Money”
Dian Jing is a Master of Global Affairs candidate at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Toronto. Her academic and professional interests include transparency, democratic accountability, public policy, and institutional integrity. She has previous experience in finance and human resources and will contribute to Transparency International Canada’s research and policy work concerning financial crimes.
Mariusz
Buczkowski
Stopping the Flow of “Dirty Money”
Mariusz Buczkowski is a Master of Global Affairs candidate at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto, and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Political Science and Criminology, Law & Society. Mariusz has excelled in competitive policy case work, including a first-place finish at the 2026 Ford+Munk case competition hosted by the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, where he contributed to designing a cross-border cybersecurity alert platform for critical infrastructure; and worked on a National Sepsis Action Plan for Canada during the 2025 KPMG SHIFT Case Competition. In addition to his academic and policy experience, he is an accomplished Soccer Match Official, officiating at provincial and national levels, including regular appointments with the Ontario Premier League and selection by Canada Soccer for the 2025 Canada Summer Games. His academic and professional interests span criminal justice, white-collar and organized crime, Canadian labor and migration policy, and global governance, with an emphasis on the role of technology in public policy.
Jiaying
Tan
Stopping the Flow of “Dirty Money” and Beneficial Ownership Transparency, in collaboration with IMPACT
Jiaying Tan is a Master of Global Affairs candidate at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Management from the University of Waterloo. Her academic and professional interests lie at the intersection of economic policy, governance, and global justice, with a particular focus on transparency, anti-corruption, and equitable resource allocation. Jiaying previously worked as a Market Strategy & Operations Intern with McKinsey & Company, where she conducted competitive market analysis and contributed to strategic recommendations for digital platform growth in Southeast Asia. She has also supported economic policy research at the Ontario Ministry of Finance, contributing to data-driven analysis and briefing materials. Jiaying is passionate about leveraging data and policy research to promote institutional accountability and advance social fairness in both domestic and global contexts.
Gabriela
Mathew
Business Integrity, Natural Resources, and Reconciliation, in collaboration with the Ontario Mining Association
Gabriela Mathew is a Master of Public Policy candidate at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto. With an interdisciplinary background spanning international development and entrepreneurship, she brings three years of experience in technology startups across business development, sales, and proposal management. She has contributed to several policy research projects, including work on preserving Inuit ecosystem services through traditional knowledge and co-management, embedding food sufficiency within trade agreements, and Indigenous equity participation in mining projects. Gabriela is passionate about advancing marginalized perspectives and fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships for inclusive policymaking. She aspires to support economic reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and enhance transparency in Canada’s extractives sector.
Fahd
Dada
Business Integrity, Natural Resources, and Reconciliation, in collaboration with the Ontario Mining Association
Fahd Dada is a Master of Global Affairs candidate at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto, specializing in development and markets, with a background in sustainable development, policy research, and economics. During his graduate studies, he has co-authored and published policy research on topics including Indigenous and federal co-management of wildlife resources in the Canadian North, and the effects of harmful pesticides on pollinators and broader biodiversity in Canada. Prior to his graduate studies, Fahd spent three years in a managerial role where he oversaw financial accounts, managed client relationships, and led marketing and sales operations. Passionate about advancing sustainability and accountability across both public and private sectors, Fahd is eager to engage directly with organizations to help shape more transparent, responsible, and sustainable practices.
Mario
Mastrocola
Integrity in Politics
Mario Mastrocola is a Master of Global Affairs candidate with the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto, where he focuses on political economy, human rights, and institutional accountability. Born and raised in Montréal, he holds a BA in Philosophy, International Studies, and Economics from Ca’Foscari University of Venice. His interest in serving the Canadian public stems from a desire for the working people of this country to get their fair share, and to be represented by democratic institutions that hold their best interest, above all, at their centre. He is motivated to promote political integrity and accountability at this crucial juncture in Canada’s trajectory. He enjoys continental philosophy, hockey, and metal & indie rock.