Maria Staszkiewicz is a Victoria College student double majoring in Public Policy and Peace, Conflict and Justice. She believes strongly in contributing to her community inside and outside of the classroom.

Maria is majoring in Public Policy and PCJ because of her interest in political science, philosophy, and economics. She was  drawn to getting practical experience through case studies, classes with former public sector professionals, and the lively discussions that come with small class sizes.

In her first semester of PCJ, Maria enjoyed exploring the field from a variety of perspectives and getting to know her classmates. Like many, she was disappointed to not be able to do this in person, but it has made her even more excited for next semester.

Maria strongly believes in the importance of giving back to her community. This year, she was elected as the Mentorship Coordinator of the UofT Pre-Law Society. Additionally, she serves as the Programming Director of Victoria College’s Mental Wellness Commission and the 2nd year representative at the Undergraduate Public Policy Students’ Association. She also trains with the U of T Women’s Rowing Team!

After graduating, Maria is considering law school or a graduate program in Public Policy.

A fun fact about Maria is that she used to attend some of her classes in a floating building in high school.