Angelo Nicholas Laskaris

Candidate statement

Angelo Nicholas Laskaris is a third year PhD student in History working under the supervision of Professor Athanasios Gekas at York University (Toronto, Canada). His current research investigates childhood memories and experiences of Greek Canadians during the 1940’s in Greece. He takes a multidisciplinary approach that encompasses the fields of oral history, migration, and transnational studies. He holds an MA in History from YorkU (2020) and a BA in History & Political Science from the University of Toronto (2019). He is the recipient of the Hellenic Heritage Foundation Graduate Fellowship in Modern Greek Studies. Beyond his academic work, Angelo is a Greek language instructor with the Peel District School Board and is an active volunteer with the Graduate Students Historical Association at YorkU serving in the past as secretary. Through these past and current experiences, Angelo aims to work closely with MGSA members and committees to achieve the goals of the organization as the Graduate Student Representative. Angelo plans to liaise with graduate students to inform and relay the activities of the organization and be an active voice at Executive Board meetings. Through such commitment, Angelo hopes to continue to bring forth fresh ideas and a positive impact that will benefit graduate students like himself and members of the organization as a whole. As a Graduate Student Representative for the MGSA, it will be a privilege to proactively advocate and support fellow peers, members, and neohellenists across North America.