About the IRPAA
The International Relations Program Alumni Association (IRPAA) is an association created by and for graduates of the University of Toronto’s International Relations Program. Its mission is to keep International Relations Program alumni connected to the program, create strong connections within the alumni community, and support current and future students in navigating their careers.
The IRPAA鈥檚 activities are divided into three broad categories:
If you鈥檙e a current student, you can get involved in our activities through the IR community at U of T. If you鈥檙e a member of the alumni community, get in touch with us! The IRPAA is open without distinction to graduates of any of the University of Toronto’s colleges and to graduates of both the Specialist and Major programs.
Contact information:
To join the IRPAA membership (alumni only):
Email: iralumni@trinity.utoronto.ca
LinkedIn page:
H茅l猫ne Emorine, President
H茅l猫ne works for Environment and Climate Change Canada as a Loss and Damage Negotiator and Policy Advisor, representing Canada in United Nations climate change negotiations. H茅l猫ne previously worked at Deloitte鈥檚 Future of Canada Centre as a Senior Policy Advisor where she produced thought leadership on key issues facing Canada and advised senior executives on public policy and global affairs.
As an alumna of the IR program, H茅l猫ne co-founded the IRPAA to foster a community of International Relations alumni and create connections between alumni, faculty, and current students.
H茅l猫ne graduated from the University of Toronto鈥檚 International Relations Program in 2018 and holds an MSc in Global Governance and Diplomacy from the University of Oxford.
Tea Vasha, Director of Events
Tea Vasha is a Senior Policy Analyst working on emergency management files with the International Affairs and Partnerships Team at Public Safety Canada. She holds a Master鈥檚 Degree in Public Policy from the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (2023) and an Honours Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Criminology (2021). Tea previously worked with the Financial Crime Coordination Centre, where she supported the organization of the Spin Cycle 2023 Conference. Tea is excited to join the IRPAA as Director of Events as she hopes to help develop stronger connections within the alumni community and support current and future students in navigating their career.
Angela Minyi Hou, Director of Coaching
Angela Minyi Hou is a Strategic Integration Specialist at the Centre for Energy and Materials of the World Economic Forum. As an alum of the Government of Canada鈥檚 Advanced Policy Analyst Program, Angela is a former public servant who is enthusiastic about international policy challenges relating to environmental sustainability, trade and investment, and development finance. Angela holds a Masters in International Affairs from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. She graduated from the University of Toronto in 2019 with a double major in International Relations and Contemporary Asian Studies. She has a Chinese-Canadian background with roots in Shanghai and Toronto.