Geneva, Switzerland
2025 World Trade Organization
The Public Forum is the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) largest outreach event, providing a unique platform for stakeholders from around the world to discuss the latest developments in global trade and to propose ways of enhancing the multilateral trading system. Held annually, the event attracts representatives from civil society, academia, business, government, international organizations, and the media.
At the WTO Public Forum, YDC Delegates listen to, learn from, and interact with experts from around the world to strengthen their networks and gain deeper knowledge about the WTO’s mandate as well as international trade and finance. Delegates attend Summit sessions and participate in meetings with stakeholders on the ground during the Summit.
Madison Paisley, Head Delegate
Madison holds a Master of Arts in Global Governance from the Balsillie School of International Affairs at the University of Waterloo. While pursuing her M.A., her research examined the future implications of digital agriculture on traditional knowledge systems, highlighting the importance of their preservation and exploring and assessing trade policy options to maintain their role in agricultural production.
Madison also has extensive experience in inclusive trade policy. She worked as a research assistant for several years, supporting projects at the nexus of trade and gender, and more recently, she served as a Junior Trade Policy Analyst in the Inclusive Trade Policy and Negotiations team at Global Affairs Canada.
Through her work as a research assistant, Madison was selected as one of fifty-six delegates from across the world to attend the World Trade Organization’s inaugural Youth Summit on Trade and Gender, where she was able to enrich her knowledge of trade and gender by attending practical workshops and participating in a group evaluation exercise to assess a fictional country’s success in promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE).
Currently, Madison is a Trade Policy Analyst at Global Affairs Canada, with experience working in trade policy development, negotiations, and implementation. Madison is passionate about making Canada’s trade inclusive and ensuring the benefits of trade are accessible to all and hopes to advance this through participation at the public forum.
Wendy Ihama is a Policy Analyst with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, where she supports strategic policy initiatives in tourism, culture, arts, and recreation. She brings experience in public administration, community engagement, and policy development. Wendy holds a Master’s degree in Political Science from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a BA (Hons) in International Studies with a concentration in International Relations from the City College of New York.
Her professional background spans government, academia, and nonprofit sectors, including policy engagements in Atlantic Canada, internships in Washington, D.C. and New York City. Wendy has led inclusive programming for student communities, supported newcomer integration, and contributed to research and public engagement on disability rights and voter access.
A dedicated community builder, Wendy actively volunteers with the Canadian Red Cross and the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation. She is passionate about inclusive policymaking, cultural diplomacy, and creating equitable access to public services.
Wendy Ihama, Communications Coordinator
Anjali Pandey is a delegate to the 2025 World Trade Organization Public Forum with Young Diplomats of Canada. She works in Canada’s financial sector while continuing her studies in psychology and health at Northern Lights College in Northern Canada. Her background bridges financial inclusion, community engagement, and sustainable development.
Anjali has contributed to sustainability and entrepreneurship initiatives through programs such as YMCA’s Young Leaders, the United Nations Association in Canada’s BIPOC Youth Empowerment (BYE) program, and as a GreenBiz Emerging Leader in sustainable finance. She also represented Canada in the United Nations Model UN (UN MUN), where she contributed to policy discussions on Indigenous rights and global equity.
Deeply committed to youth engagement, refugee resettlement, and inclusive advocacy, Anjali brings experience working at the intersection of local grassroots initiatives and international policy forums. At the WTO Public Forum, she is particularly interested in advancing conversations around equitable trade, economic accessibility, and the role of youth in shaping sustainable global markets.
Annie (Anjali) Pandey, Delegate
Clancy McDaniel is Legal Counsel with the Ministry of Attorney, Legal Services Branch at the Government of British Columbia. Clancy’s practice focuses on the areas of trade, corporate, contract, and procurement matters, which she particularly enjoys while working within the public service.
Clancy received her Juris Doctor from the University of Victoria, where she served as President and Vice President Finance of the Law Students’ Society, Publication Editor for Appeal: Review of Current Law and Law Reform, and was awarded the Diana Priestly Award for service to her law school. Clancy previously worked in government relations for an Ottawa-based firm and was Executive Director of Students Nova, sparking her interest in advocacy.
Clancy is excited to combine both her practical and academic interest in international trade law and previous career in advocacy to represent the interests of Canadian youth to the WTO Public Forum.
Clancy McDaniel, Delegate
Nyasha Guta is a health equity researcher, policy analyst, and program manager and evaluator with a passion for inclusive global development and equity-informed engagement. She holds a Master of Health Sciences in Health Equity and Sustainability and is a Certified Health Executive (CHE) with the Canadian College of Health Leaders.
Nyasha brings cross-sector experience from Canada and on a global scale, including public sector work with the Government of Alberta and international work supporting equity-driven initiatives in West Africa. Her research focuses on program evaluation, health equity, and chronic disease management, with a strong interest in transforming evidence into practical, people-centered solutions.
She has contributed to community-based programs, youth initiatives, and advocacy efforts that center the voices and experiences of women, children, and underrepresented populations. Her work is grounded in collaboration, cultural humility, and a strong commitment to building systems that reflect the needs and strengths of diverse communities.
Born in Zimbabwe and based in Edmonton (Amiskwaciwâskahikan), Nyasha looks forward to engaging in dialogue at the WTO Public Forum on creating a more just, inclusive, and sustainable global trade system
Nyasha Guta, Delegate
Shamantha Jahan Lora is a researcher and Queen Elizabeth Scholar with an MSc and HBSc from the University of Toronto. She brings a unique cross-sector professional background with expertise in knowledge mobilization and translational research focused at the intersection of health systems and policy. She is passionate about contributing to research in mental health and advancing access to care for at-risk and vulnerable populations. Her work has been featured by Global News and presented at international forums including NATO’s Human Factors and Medicine Panel, the Society of Biological Psychiatry Conference, and the U.S. Department of Defense’s Military Health Systems Research Symposium.
She has led youth-focused social impact initiatives across Canada, South Africa, and Peru, and previously served on the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee at the UofT’s Institute of Medical Sciences. She also co-produced a social justice podcast series, an initiative amplifying marginalized and Indigenous perspectives. Deeply committed to youth empowerment, Shamantha has led and contributed to mentorship programs, conferences and career enrichment initiatives that promote education, inclusive innovation and leadership among underrepresented youth. She is driven by a commitment to advancing systemic solutions that expand equitable access to health, education, and meaningful employment for youth around the world.
Shamantha Jahan Lora, Delegate