Fenwick, Tracy Beck

Tracy Beck Fenwick

Tracy Beck Fenwick

Director, Australian Centre for Federalism

Associate Professor of Politics and I.R.

Australian National University

Tracy Beck Fenwick is the Director, of the Australian Centre for Federalism and an Associate Professor in the School of Politics and I.R. at the Australian National University. Tracy is an expert in comparative federalism and social policy implementation. She has previously held visiting appointments at the University of British Columbia, McGill University, Universidad de San Martin (Argentina), Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), and at the Fundacão Getulio Vargas (FGV-SP). Tracy was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Saskatchewan. She has worked recently as a consultant and advisor on federalism and social protection policy to the World Bank, UNICEF, national governments and NGOs. She completed her doctorate specializing in Comparative Politics at the University of Oxford, U.K. in 2009 (St. Anthony's College). She holds a M.A. in Comparative Politics and a B.A. in Latin American Studies and Economics from McGill University, Canada. She edited "Beyond Autonomy: Practical and Theoretical Challenges to 21st Century Federalism" with Andrew Banfield (2021) and published a single-authored book: (2016) "Avoiding Governors: Federalism, Democracy, and Poverty Alleviation in Brazil and Argentina." Notre Dame Indiana: University of Notre Dame Press.  She also recently published in Publius (2021); Policy and Society (2018); Policy Studies (2017); Global Social Policy (2022; 2013), the Journal of Politics in Latin America (2010), and in the Latin American Research Review (2009). Tracy is currently working on a collaborative international project about why constituent units both abdicate and delegate their authority to the federal centre.

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Pratt, Cayleigh

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Cayleigh Pratt

Student Researcher

Political Studies

91TV's University

Originally from Toronto, ON, Cayleigh recently graduated from 91TV, having studied Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (Politics specialization). Her interest in interdisciplinary studies is apparent in her work at the Institute of Intergovernmental Relations, where she is assisting on a comparative project on money laundering, terrorist financing, and illicit uses of cryptocurrency. Her other research interests include environmental policy, international peace and security, and healthcare and the law.  

In addition to her studies and work, Cayleigh is an avid reader, yoga instructor, mental health advocate, nature lover, and baker.

Saint-Arnaud, Leonie

Leonie Saint-Arnaud

Leonie Saint-Arnaud

Student Researcher

Political Studies

91TV's University

Leonie was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec but decided to pursue her BAH at 91TV's University. She is currently a fourth-year political studies major and global development minor. During her third year, she studied abroad at the University of St. Andrews and the National University of Singapore. It was during these studies, that she developed a keen interest in security studies, more specifically, a focus on studying terrorism and counterterrorism within the regions of Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific. During her spare time, Leonie enjoys reading, biking, and traveling. 

King, Julian

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Julian King

Student Researcher

Political Studies

91TV's University

Julian King graduated with distinction from 91TV in 2025, being awarded the John Rae Prize and 91TV’s Medal in Political Studies. He holds a BA (Honours) in Political Studies and Philosophy. He is currently a graduate student at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), pursuing an MSc in International Relations. 

Julian has worked at the Institute of Intergovernmental Relations (IIGR) since May 2023, where he leads an ongoing project on middle power statecraft in cyberspace. He has also contributed to IIGR projects investigating money laundering and terrorist financing. 

Julian’s research focuses on cyber conflict and diplomacy, middle power theory, and Canadian foreign policy. He is also a researcher for Project Ploughshares, a Canadian institute with a focus on disarmament efforts and international security.