Maia Tustonic
Maia Tustonic is an academic intern for The Globe and Mail. She is an Ottawa-based journalist who writes about business and politics, and served for two years as the news editor of the Charlatan, the university’s independent student publication.
Maia has written breaking news stories and carried out in-depth coverage on a wide range of stories, from social issues to national elections to city news. She has won two national student journalism awards for her coverage of university financial deficits and advocates' concerns about academic censorship.
Her work has appeared in the Toronto Star, the Ottawa Citizen and several Ottawa-based student publications.
Why did you become a journalist?
As a child, I loved telling stories through language, music and performance. When I became interested in politics and journalism, it shouldn't have been a surprise — each headline is driven by a personal narrative. Now I am honoured that I get to speak with people who share such insightful stories about the society, country and world we live in.
Years in Journalism
Education
Carleton University, Combined Honours Bachelor's degree in journalism and political science, with a concentration in international relations and world politics (Spring 2026)
Honours & Awards
Community service reporting, John H. McDonald Award for Excellence in Student Journalism
News reporting, John H. McDonald Award for Excellence in Student Journalism
EU-Canada Young Journalist Fellowship
Languages spoken
English, French, Croatian