Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Soha Sarfraz holds a Master of Arts in Political Science specializing in International Relations from Western University, graduating with a 3.9 GPA. Her major research paper applied comparative policy analysis to democratic backsliding and institutional resilience, strengthening her ability to evaluate complex political environments and governance challenges. She previously earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from York University, where she also completed a Certificate in Public Administration and Law. Soha currently produces geopolitical intelligence as a Research Analyst with Plakhov Group, translating global developments into strategic analysis for decision-makers. She also serves as a Compliance Analyst with the G7 Research Group, evaluating G7 member-state implementation of international commitments through comparative policy analysis. Most recently, Soha presented the winning paper at the CDA Institute Graduate Student Conference, introducing the Commercial Reconstitution Gap as an original framework for strengthening public-private coordination in Canadian Arctic defence policy. Previously, Soha served as a Junior Research Fellow and Event Coordinator at the NATO Association of Canada, publishing research on international security while supporting national defence programming. She later taught undergraduate political science at Western University and gained political experience during a federal election campaign, supporting stakeholder outreach and political strategy in a historic election victory. Having begun her career in the nonprofit sector, Soha is building a career in government relations and consulting, with an interest in helping organizations navigate policy and an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.