Team Members

Our Team

The Mischief and Malice team is comprised of a diverse group of students in the Museum Studies programme at the University of Toronto. This virtual exhibition represents the collected efforts of each student over the past two years of their Master's degree.

Jung-Hee Ban graduated with a degree in clothing and textile science at Seoul Women's University in Korea. She also completed the Publication Design and Hypermedia Technology Program at John Abbot College in Montreal. She is most interested in new media practice in museums and world heritage issues.

Jen Bawden hails from Halifax, Nova Scotia where she completed a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology & immunology and the history of science & technology from the University of King's College. Her interest in science and communication led her to the Museum Studies program at the University of Toronto after which she hopes to apply her knowledge in a science museum or science centre.

Amanda Burrows completed her undergraduate degree in art history at the University of Victoria in 2005. After graduation she plans on working towards a business degree.

Monica Carota completed her undergraduate degree in art history at Concordia University in Montréal, Québec. Upon completion of her master's degree, Monica hopes to work in an art gallery as a project manager or exhibition designer.

Charleen Davidson earned her Bachelor of Arts (with Great Distinction) from the University of Lethbridge where she majored in history. A recipient of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council's Canada Graduate Scholarship, her current research interests include issues of repatriation, museum ethics, and community consultation.

Nick Gamble completed a Bachelor of Arts in religious studies with a minor in fine arts history at the University of Prince Edward Island in 2006. Upon graduation from the Museum Studies program, Nick is interested in working in fundraising, public relations, and web development in museums.

Alexandra Gregg has an undergraduate degree in art history and communications from McGill University in Montréal, Québec. She plans on following a career in exhibition planning and programming.

Jason Hornosty graduated from the University of Toronto in 2007 with a master's degree in atmospheric physics. Currently freelancing as a programmer, in the future, Jason hopes to use his science background as a stepping stone for a career in public policy.

Jes Koepfler graduated from the University of Virginia in 2004 with a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in archaeology and classics. Upon completion of her master's degree in museum studies from the University of Toronto, she will begin work as a Research Associate at the Institute for Learning Innovation in Edgewater, Maryland.

Cathy Leekam holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto where she completed a specialist in history and a major in anthropology, and also holds a master's in European history from University College, London, England. Her training in the Museum Studies program has focused on curatorial practice, as well as historical and multicultural research in a museum context.

Meredith Leonard graduated from McMaster University with a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political science. Upon completion of her graduate degree in museum studies, she intends to pursue a career in development and public relations.

Rachel Libman completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in history at York University in 2005 and Master of Arts degree in history at the University of Toronto in 2006. She will receive her master’s degree in museum studies from the University of Toronto in June 2008. Rachel is looking forward to pursuing an active career in the museum and gallery world and is particularly interested in Holocaust museums.

Diana McNally completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in design art and art history from Concordia University in Montréal, Québec. After completing her master's degree, Diana plans to continue pursuing her burgeoning career as a professional artist, particularly in the fields of print design and illustration.

Stephanie Nemcsok graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Honours, from Queen's University with a medial in political studies and international development studies. With the completion of her Master of Museum Studies degree from the University of Toronto, Stephanie plans to pursue a career in both collections work and public program development.

Jennifer Ng specialized in semiotics and communication theories during her undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto, with minors in anthropology and Italian communication studies. Upon graduation she intends to pursue a career in exhibition development, focused specifically on interpretive planning and new media.

Angela Noseworthy has obtained a Bachelor of Arts with Honours and a Diploma in Heritage Resources from Memorial University in St. John's, Newfoundland with concentrations in archaeology/physical anthropology and classics. After receiving her master’s degree, she plans to pursue a career in either the collections management or public education field of museums.

Elizabeth Peterson obtained an undergraduate degree in history, art history, and museum studies from Central Michigan University in 2006. After completing graduate work at the University of Toronto, she plans to pursue a museum career in community outreach, public programming, and interpretive/exhibition planning.

Ivan Tanzer completed an undergraduate degree in art history at Concordia University in Montréal, Québec. He is now pursuing a career in exhibition development and fundraising for cultural organizations. Building upon his interests in management and museums, he hopes to establish himself in both Toronto and Montréal.