Paxton Mayer
PhD Candidate, International Affairs, Carleton University Paxton Mayer is a Doctoral Candidate at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University. Her research focuses predominately on the intersection of crime and environmental conservation.
About this speaker
Paxton Mayer is a Doctoral Candidate studying International Conflict Management and Resolution at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University. Her research focuses predominately on the intersection of crime and environmental conservation. She is particularly interested in understanding individuals' incentives to partake in criminal activities, and governments' incentives to enforce environmental legislation.
Prior to her doctoral studies, Paxton graduated from the University of Ottawa with two Honours Bachelor of Commerce degrees (Summa Cum Laude), focusing on Marketing and International Management. She began her Master of Arts in Conflict Analysis and Conflict Resolution in 2019, and was fast-tracked to the PhD program in 2020.
Paxton also has ample experience working with and within the Government of Canada. Currently, she acts as a Risk and Data Analyst at Global Affairs Canada. Her expertise is in data analysis, risk modelling, and strategic policy.
You can reach Paxton at her website: www.paxtonmayer.com
