Editorial Team

Who Leads the Peer Beyond Graduate Research Conference?

Peer Beyond Graduate Research Conference (PBGRC) publication is always led by*

  • Graduate Students' Association (GSA's) Academic Events Committee
  • Vice President Academic
  • Volunteer Editors
  • Volunteer Reviewers

*The editorial team changes annually with GSA elections. 

Meet the 2025 Editorial Team

The Peer Beyond Graduate Research Conference 2025 marks a significant moment in its history as it launches its inaugural publication, showcasing groundbreaking research and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. At the heart of this milestone is the dedicated Editorial Leadership Team, whose collective effort and passion have brought this project to life. Get to know the individuals steering this initiative:

Ayoola Oladele

  • Publication Chair and Vice Chair of the Academic Events Committee
  • Ayoola Oladele brings a visionary approach to his role as Publication Chair. As Vice Chair of the GSA's Academic Events Committee, Ayoola has been instrumental in shaping this publication, ensuring it highlights the diverse research accomplishments of graduate students at the University of Calgary. 
  • Read Ayoola's Bio here.

Alexandria Poppendorf

  • Graduate Students' Association Vice President Academic (2024–2025) and General Chair of PBGRC
  • As Vice President Academic of the Graduate Students' Association and General Chair of the Peer Beyond Graduate Research Conference, Alexandria Poppendorf played a role in fostering academic excellence and supporting graduate researchers across the university. She emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary dialogue and intellectual growth for UCalgary Graduate Students.
  • Read Alex's bio here.

Fabielle Cruz

  • Academic Events Committee Co-Chair
  • Fabielle Cruz has been a driving force behind the Peer Beyond Graduate Research Conference as Co-Chair of the Academic Events Committee. Her dedication to creating opportunities for graduate students to showcase their research and engage in scholarly exchange is evident in her work on PBGRC.
  • Read Fabielle's bio here.

Kristal Turner

  • Academic Events Committee Co-Chair and Volunteer Coordinator for PBGRC
  • Joining Fabielle Cruz in the leadership of the Academic Events Committee, Kristal Turner has made invaluable contributions to the Peer Beyond Graduate Research Conference. Her commitment to fostering collaboration and highlighting the achievements of graduate students has been essential.
  • Read Kristal's bio here.

Acknowledging Our 2025 Volunteer Peer Reviewers and Editors

The Peer Beyond Graduate Research Conference (PBGRC) owes its success to the dedication and expertise of our volunteer peer reviewers and editors. These graduate student volunteers play a vital role in upholding the academic standards of the publication and ensuring the quality of each contribution. Editors are listed below in alphabetical order.

Alexandria Poppendorf, Werklund School of Education
Anne Mackie, Werklund School of Education
Ayoola Oladele, Arts
Behina Tabatabaei, Schulich School of Engineering
Guilia Riondino, Werklund School of Education
Hailey Zwicker, Cumming School of Medicine
Ignacio Aguirre, Schulich School of Engineering
John Hutchinson, Cumming School of Medicine
Md Deen Islam, Cumming School of Medicine
Sajedeh Hosseini, Werklund School of Education
Shanshan Wang, Cumming School of Medicine
Shuvo Chowdhury Rahul, Werklund School of Education
Zoe Cascadden, Arts