Sanjida Amin

Sanjida is a Policy Analyst at the Impact and Innovation Unit, where she works on advancing behavioural cyber security. Her work supports the application of evidence and research to public policy challenges, with a focus on strengthening cyber resilience among Canadian organizations. 

Prior to joining the IIU, Sanjida was a Postdoctoral Fellow with the Canadian Defence and Security Network at Queen’s University. Before pursuing her doctoral studies, she worked as a Policy Analyst with the Government of Ontario. Her experience spans academia, government, and engagement with policy and defence communities in Canada and internationally.

She holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Toronto, where her research focused on international security, foreign policy, and armed conflict.