Oct 17, 2025

Laila Valila: MPA Student Leading & Learning at USask

A first-year graduate student at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) and the VP Indigenous Engagement for the Graduate Students Association (GSA), Laila Valila is already making her mark. Her connection to community runs deep, and it’s shaped both her academic path and her leadership journey.

Nov 8, 2023

USask graduate turns passion into action with JSGS

Carlene Shaw’s journey from the tropical island of Jamaica to the Canadian Prairies only strengthened her resilience and ambition to achieve more. She refuses to settle for mediocrity and is continually seeking ways to improve herself and those around her.