Sylvia Kim

Sylvia Kim was born in Sydney but grew up in Busan and moved to Toronto when she was 8 years old. Sylvia graduated from McGill University with distinction and a first class honours designation in International Development Studies with a minor in Economics. Her research interests include comparative politics, economic development, conflict resolution, and federalism. In particular, her undergraduate thesis explored the multifaceted role of China's aid model in Zambia's socioeconomic development. She also participated in an exchange program to Sciences Po Paris where she studied EU's fiscal and monetary policies. During her undergraduate studies, Sylvia was active in community service initiatives in Montreal including the World Partnership Walk and Canada World Youth. She also co-founded SynesthASIA, a fashion show that celebrates art while raising funds for charities in Asia. Apart from politics, she is obsessed with innovative start-ups, Chinese calligraphy, salsa dancing, and cooking fusion dishes.

Favourite book: Milan Kundera's Unbearable Lightness of Being

Favourite tv show: Modern Family

Favourite fictional character: Madhatter from Alice in Wonderland

If you had to live in a movie/painting, which one would it be? Matisse, "The Dance"

If you were a paint colour, what would your name be? Sunshower

Favourite Toronto intersection (could be neighbourhood, I suppose): Liberty Village/Ossington

If you could only bring three things to a desert island, they would be... Lighter, Solar-powered motorbike, Fishing rod/bait

Favourite fresh Ontario produce (aka fruit or veg): Rhubarb