User:Gaby lambert

Since I can remember, I have always been interested in politics and its ability to shape societies. As the child of Canadian diplomats, I lived in a variety of countries, each with different governmental structures and unique societal norms. By the time I was 18, I had lived in Japan, Mexico, Guatemala and Holland. During my time in Latin America and Mexico, I was intrigued as to how political figures and prominent officials used and censored media outlets such as television programs, radio broadcasts and newspapers to sway the general populace and silence any form of opposition. As one can see, my upbringing has greatly influenced my decision to study politics.

I am pursuing a degree in Political Science and Book and Media Studies at the University of Toronto. In recent years, I have begun to focus my studies on the relationship between political behavior and communications. I am interested to learn how political candidates, international organizations, NGOs and other political entities strategically use the media in their favor.

Furthermore, I am interested in expanding my knowledge on media relations during crisis management (natural or man-made). How organizations and individuals use the media to communicate a desired perspective at the local, regional, national or international level.