OCdt Valeria Aristizabal

Valeria Aristizabal

Dept. of History

Royal Military College of Canada

Affiliation

After obtaining a college diploma in Natural Sciences, I am currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in history and political science at the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston. I am passionate about my studies, my goal is to continue with a master’s degree in, international development to specialize in International Aid, Corruption, and Governance.

Alongside my studies, I am involved in extracurricular and volunteer activities. I hosted a podcast with the Resilience Plus team and organized a networking event with the Athena network. I also participate in international exchanges, notably in Austria, and in competitions with the RMC sailing team. My military journey began in 2021, and I aim to become an intelligence officer, with the intention of deploying my skills internationally and actively contributing to field missions.

Research Interests

  • Human Intelligence Operations in Counterterrorism
  • International Aid, Corruption, and Governance
  • The Role of Soldiers' Marital Life During Wartime