GSPA welcomes new Director

As of today, Monday October 5, Marianne Simm begins her role as the Director, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs. Marianne joins the University of Waterloo from Brescia University College where she most recently held the position of Vice-Principal, Students. Brescia is an affiliated campus at the University of Western Ontario. Her portfolio covered recruitment and admissions, Registrar's Office, academic advising, student life and housing, campus ministry and communications.

“I’m delighted to welcome Marianne and am pleased to have her join the senior leadership group in GSPA” says Jeff Casello, Associate Vice-President, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs. 

Over the course of her tenure at Brescia University College, Marianne has travelled extensively internationally in support of recruitment and partnership development for the university. She is thrilled to be joining the University of Waterloo team and to work with such a diverse and culturally rich student population. She brings a deep appreciation for the student experience and is looking forward to working with the GSPA and University of Waterloo team to further its mission supporting our graduate students and the overall postdoctoral experience.

Please feel free to connect directly with Marianne over the next few weeks and months as she settles into her new role.