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Felix Arndt
Director, Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business
Lena Ahmadi
Teaching and Learning Champion, Department of Chemical Engineering
Rick Andrighetti
Teaching and Learning Champion, School of Architecture
Andrea Atkins (on leave)
Teaching and Learning Champion, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Lisa Aultman-Hall
Chair, Systems Design Engineering
Hassan Baaj
Associate Dean, Research and External Partnerships
Kankar Bhattacharya
Chair, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Janine Blair
Administrative Coordinator, PhD
Jessica Bruni (on leave)
Admissions Specialist
Sarah Bishop
Events Specialist
Role and responsibilities:
Co-plans engaging events for alumni, donors, faculty, staff, students and industry partners
Contact for:
- Questions regarding events
Gosia Brestovacki
Senior Alumni Officer
Role and responsibilities:
Develops and maintains a strategic plan for Engineering Alumni Affairs and oversees alumni initiatives including class reunions, alumni events, and the Alumni Achievement Medal program.
Contact for:
- Information and registration for alumni events and class reunions
- Nominations and information for the Faculty of Engineering Alumni Achievement Medals
- Social media information for alumni including the Waterloo Engineering Alumni Group on LinkedIn and the Waterloo Engineering Hub (hosted by Ten Thousand Coffees)
- Updating alumni contact information (including deceased notices)
Page Burton
Senior Research and Awards Development Officer
Role and responsibilities:
Proposal development and review support for research grants and awards.
Brian Caldwell
Communications Officer
Role and responsibilities:
Researches and writes media releases, news stories and feature stories for University and Faculty websites and publications
Contact for:
- Media releases
- News or feature stories
Shannon Charnock-Davis
Development Officer
Samuel Chen
Digital Marketing Media Manager
Role and responsibilities:
- Executes and manages digital marketing strategies to enhance the global reputation of the Faculty of Engineering, aiming to attract top-tier students, faculty, and staff.
- Oversees content creation, performance analysis, and optimization of digital platforms including websites, social media, and video content, aligning with the University of Waterloo's vision.
- Leads digital projects, integrates digital content across platforms, and provides strategic and collaborative support to ensure effectiveness and adherence to university guidelines.
Zhikang (Ben) Chen
Accreditation Data and Process Analyst
Rita Cherkewski
Manager of Graduate Operations
Role and responsibilities:
Provides strategic and administrative support to the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies including financial administration of Graduate Scholarships, review of departmental offers of admissions, support and direction to engineering departments and other on-campus units, and support of strategic communications for graduate operation processes.
Contact for:
- Engineering graduate student award/scholarship ranking, approval and processing
- Engineering graduate student data analysis to support the faculty and Associate Dean’s strategic goals
- Engineering offers of admission
- Department or student grievances
Stan Dimitrov
Director of Professional Masters
David Clausi
Professor
Michael Collins
Chair, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
Ryan Consell
Engineering Instructional Support Coordinator
Beth Cotter
Director, Marketing & Communications
Role and responsibilities:
Plans and advances the Faculty’s strategic marketing and communications objectives; plans and manages a wide range of marketing, branding, communications and public relations activities directed to a wide range of audiences.
Contact for:
- Support for building online profile of research work and focus
- Development of marketing and communications expertise across the Faculty
Michelle Coulombe
Director, Undergraduate Operations
Mary Culham
Research Project Coordinator
Branca Da Costa
Administrative Manager, Engineering Shared Facilities
Charlotte Danby
Communications Officer, Engineering Advancement
Role and responsibilities:
Develops written content to advance the Faculty of Engineering.
Contact for:
- Stories and media releases that showcase donor impact, student experience, alumni engagement and research excellence.
- General communications support.
Dave Dietz
Director of Engineering Research
Role and responsibilities:
Increases funding for Engineering’s research enterprise through large-scale, strategic initiatives in partnership with industry and government funding agencies; Promotes Engineering’s research capacity and expertise to external parties, and supports Engineering researchers’ applications to government programs.
Contact for:
- Inquiries about Engineering’s research expertise
- Introductions to Engineering professors from industry and introductions from Engineering professors to current or prospective industry partners
- Information about applying to government funding programs that support collaborative research with industry
Angie Docking
Internal Communications Officer
Role and responsibilities:
- Writing and developing communications to engage Faculty groups (staff and faculty members), and to celebrate Faculty achievements.
- Develops and supports the nomination process for prestigious national and international non-research based awards, prizes and honours.
Contact for:
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All leadership communications
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Non-research based awards and honours
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General communications support
Renate Donnovan
Community Wellbeing Officer
Karen Dubois
Manager, Facilities and Space
Role and responsibilities:
Manages space and facilities for the Faculty of Engineering.
Contact for:
- Liaison between Faculty/Department and Plant Operations
- Liaison between Department and Engineering Computing
- Space needs for Faculty
- Any key or fob access for Department
- Computer purchases for Department
Abbagail (Abby) Edington
Marketing and Undergraduate Recruitment Specialist
Amy Ernest
Manager, Admissions
Roles and responsibilities:
Processes non-Ontario high school applicants to Engineering [and Architecture] programs including out-of-province, international, transfer, and mature students. Provides specialized knowledge of international education systems. Liaises with campus partners to maintain consistent and equitable decision making.
Lindsay Fisk
Admissions Officer
Roles and responsibilities:
Processes non-Ontario high school applicants to Engineering [and Architecture] programs including out-of-province, international, transfer, and mature students. Provides specialized knowledge of international education systems. Liaises with campus partners to maintain consistent and equitable decision making.
Elizabeth Gateman
Outreach Coordinator
Guillermo Gomez
Faculty Financial Officer
David Gorman
Academic Services Coordinator, First-Year Advising
Georgia Graves
Administrative Assistant, Engineering Outreach
Kari Griffiths
Sr. Manager, Community Relations & Events
Role and responsibilities:
Plans engaging events for alumni, donors, faculty, staff, students and industry partners; manages Engineering event spaces in E7.
Contact for:
• E7 space booking
• Event Questions
Maud Gorbet
Director, Biomedical Engineering (BME) Program
Jason Grove
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies
Dhriti Guliani (on secondment)
Faculty Services Manager
Role and responsibilities:
Support administration of academic processes including faculty and non-faculty appointments, tenure and promotion, sabbaticals, faculty hiring, and governing councils and committees.
Contact for:
- Faculty and non-faculty appointments
- Faculty sabbaticals, leaves, and tenure and promotion
- Engineering Faculty Council (EFC) and Assembly (EFA), EFC Nomination Committee, Engineering Planning Committee (EPC), and Dean’s Staff Advisory Committee (DSAC)
- Student Appeals
Mark Hancock
Chair, Management Science and Engineering
Dave Harris
Associate Director, First-Year Engineering
Hayley Hess
Faculty Services Manager
Role and responsibilities:
Support administration of academic processes including faculty and non-faculty appointments, tenure and promotion, sabbaticals, student appeals, faculty hiring, and governing councils and committees.
Contact for:
- Faculty and non-faculty appointments
- Faculty sabbaticals, leaves, and tenure and promotion
- Engineering Faculty Council (EFC) and Assembly (EFA), EFC Nomination Committee, Chairs and Associate Deans (CAD)
- Student Appeals
Jenny Howcroft
Teaching and Learning Champion, Department of Systems Design Engineering
Cindy Howe
Academic Services Coordinator, Faculty Exchange Program
Role and responsibilities:
Provides administrative support for inbound and outbound exchange students in engineering.
Contact for:
- Application procedures
- Study plans and course enrolment issues
- Help for exchange students to navigate UW processes
Carol Hulls
Teaching and Learning Champion, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
Marc Hurwitz
Teaching and Learning Champion, Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business
Nadine Ibrahim
Teaching & Learning Champion, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Katherine Idzik
Engineering Instructional Support Coordinator
Marios Ioannidis
Chair, Chemical Engineering
Leigh Jackson
Admissions Specialist & First Year Transfers
Robin Jardin
Student Relations Officer
Role and responsibilities:
Directs and implements student engagement initiatives that contribute to a positive experience for Engineering undergraduate students; mentors student leaders and encourages and facilitates the participation of all undergraduate Engineering students in extra-curricular activities.
Contact for:
- New Student Transition activities including Orientation, Engineering 101 and peer mentorship
- Financial support for undergraduate student initiatives
- Primary liaison for student groups including EngSoc, department groups, WEEF
- Engineering student engagement with Faculty and campus partners, including the Engineering Undergrad Office, Engineering Outreach, Student Success Office and WUSA
Bill Jolley
Director, Infrastructure & Safety
Donna Kellendonk
Director, Faculty Services
Role and responsibilities:
Provides advice and counsel on human resources matters including recruitment, performance evaluation, retention and best practice.
Contact for:
- Support for leadership, managers, and employees on human resources related questions and the interpretation of policy
- Recruitment, appointments, and organizational changes.
Jill Kennedy
Associate Director, Development
Role and responsibilities:
Connects with alumni and industry interested in supporting or engaging with Waterloo Engineering, raises funds for the Faculty of Engineering, and grows the Waterloo Engineering alumni network.
Contact for:
- Any alumni in South Western Ontario, Boston or Seattle interested in supporting or engaging with the Faculty
- Any industry in South Western Ontario, Boston or Seattle interested in supporting or engaging with the Faculty
Andrew Kennings
Associate Professor
Aleysha Khan
Academic Services Coordinator, First-Year Advising
Stacey Koch
Faculty Services Manager
Role and responsibilities:
Support administration of academic processes including faculty and non-faculty appointments, tenure and promotion, sabbaticals, faculty hiring, and governing councils and committees.
Contact for:
- Faculty and non-faculty appointments
- Faculty sabbaticals, leaves, and tenure and promotion
- Engineering Faculty Council (EFC) and Assembly (EFA), Academic Policy Committee (APC)
- Student Appeals
Divya Lala
Engineering Instructional Support Coordinator
Leilei Li
Associate Director, Marketing
Richard Li
Engineering Liaison, Centre for Teaching Excellence
Lisa Liu
Senior Faculty Financial Analyst
Role and responsibilities:
Supports Departmental and Dean of Engineering staff with Financial system and Finance process related questions
Contact for:
- Research compliance queries
- Policy 31 Expense queries and pre-approval requests
- General questions related to Financial processes and systems
Alexa Macdonald
Engineering Recruitment Coordinator
Carolyn MacGregor
Associate Dean, Teaching & Student Experience
Taru Malhotra
Engineering Education Developer - Teaching
Bianca Man
Advancement Operations Manager
Role and responsibilities:
Oversees office operations including human resources, budgeting, administrative support, and program management.
Contact for:
- Financial matters and data relating to Engineering Advancement
- Capstone Design
- Gift agreements
Sarah Mark
Academic Services Coordinator
Ken McKay
Teaching and Learning Champion, Department of Management Science and Engineering
Heather McNorgan
Admissions Specialist
William Melek
Professor
Veronica Michael
Director of Integrated Planning
Role and responsibilities:
Oversees strategic planning, strategic reporting, external and internal data analysis and management.
Contact for:
- Engineering Data
- Engineering Survey Development, Implementaion and Analysis
- Engineering Ranking Information
- Strategic Planning Information
- Strategic Planning Reporting
- EPC Meeting content
Sarah Meunier
Director, First-Year Engineering
Emilie Mechler
Graduate Studies Marketing and Recruitment Specialist
Andrew Morton
Director, Admissions
Sophie Nasato
Senior Manager, Engineering Outreach
Christopher Nielsen
Associate Dean, Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs
Margaret O'Neill
Administrative Assistant, Development and Alumni Affairs
Role and responsibilities:
Provides administrative support to the Engineering Advancement team by booking calls, setting up meetings and ordering catering, performing Raisers Edge research, and Alumni event registrations.
Stephanie Osborne
Senior Development Officer
Role and responsibilities:
Connects with alumni and industry interested in supporting or engaging with Waterloo Engineering, raises funds for the Faculty of Engineering, and grows the Waterloo Engineering alumni network with a special focus on recent alumni.
Contact for:
- Any alumni or industry partners in Ontario and New York who are interested in supporting or engaging with the Faculty
- Any recent alumni (those who graduated in the last 10 years) around the world who want to learn more about getting involved with the Faculty through volunteering, giving or attending events
Norman Osman
Donor Relations Officer
Role and responsibilities:
Responsible for stewardship strategy, donor relations activities and student engagement.
Contact for:
- Stewardship reports
- Donor events
- Sponsorship management
Jasmine Ouellette
Admissions Officer
Roles and responsibilities:
Processes non-Ontario high school applicants to Engineering [and Architecture] programs including out-of-province, international, transfer, and mature students. Provides specialized knowledge of international education systems. Liaises with campus partners to maintain consistent and equitable decision making.
Angela Pause
Senior Writer
Role and responsibilities:
Completes writing and creative projects for the Dean and the Advancement team including proposals, some speechwriting, external messaging, advertisements, and special projects.
Projects are funnelled through Nenone Donaldson or Prachi Surti
Forrest Payton
Engineering Instructional Support Coordinator
Sean Peterson
Professor
Maya Przybylski
O'Donovan Director, School of Architecture
Mirjana Radulovic
Associate Director, Recruitment & Admissions
Erin Rakita
Admissions Officer
Roles and responsibilities:
Processes non-Ontario high school applicants to Engineering [and Architecture] programs including out-of-province, international, transfer, and mature students. Provides specialized knowledge of international education systems. Liaises with campus partners to maintain consistent and equitable decision making.
Derek Rayside
Associate Dean, Co-operative Education and Professional Affairs
DoE Reception Desk
Dean of Engineering Reception Desk
Contact for:
General inquiries and to book the Faculty Hall (E7-7303/7363)
Jocelyn Rivas
Faculty Services Manager
Role and responsibilities:
Support administration of academic processes including faculty and non-faculty appointments, tenure and promotion, sabbaticals, faculty hiring, and governing councils and committees.
Contact for:
- Faculty and non-faculty appointments
- Faculty sabbaticals, leaves, and tenure and promotion
- Engineering Faculty Council (EFC) and Assembly (EFA), EFC Nomination Committee, Engineering Planning Committee (EPC), and Dean’s Staff Advisory Committee (DSAC)
- Student Appeals
Mary Robinson
Associate Professor, Teaching Stream
Alex Salsali
Data Analyst
Role and responsibilities:
Charged with new data initiatives, analysis, and management of data reporting tools.
Contact for:
- Engineering Data Performance Reporting
- Engineering Data Analysis
- Cross-functional Data Integration
Victoria Sakhnini
Director, Software Engineering
Nicole Schmidt
Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean of Research and External Partnerships
Martin Scherer
Faculty Talent Recruitment and Equity Officer
Role and responsibilities:
Supports departments with their faculty recruitment strategy, including promotion of openings, onboarding and diversity and equity in hiring issues.
Contact for:
- Posting of jobs on faculty website
- Approaching people, schools, and groups about faculty openings
- Questions about the recruitment process and Waterloo Equity initiatives
Siva Sivoththaman
Associate Dean, Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs
Jen Skinner
Faculty Services Manager
Spencer Small
Counsellor, Counselling Services
Akashia Smith
Administrative Assistant, IBET & EDI
Tracy Solomon
Administrative Coordinator - Master's
Role and responsibilities:
Liaises with Engineering graduate department staff and Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs Office representatives in the mangement of Master’s thesis submission and acceptance, offers of admissions and records paperwork, and administrative details for the ExpecTAtions TA workshops.
Contact for:
• Advice on regulatory and procedural matters related to the Master’s thesis submission and acceptance, admissions and records paperwork for Faculty level approval
• Coordination of administrative details for the ExpecTAtions TA workshops
Brittany Stacey
Development Officer
Jared Stryker
Outreach Coordinator
Prachi Surti
Director, Development & Alumni Relations
Role and responsibilities:
Develops and implements fundraising, donor relations and alumni affairs campaigns and strategies for the Faculty of Engineering.
Contact for:
- Connecting with alumni and other partners (private companies, foundations etc.) that are interested in supporting Faculty of Engineering
- Learning about different ways to get involved with Waterloo Engineering
Apryl St. Cyr
Counsellor, Counselling Services
Tracey Szarka
Academic Services Coordinator
Ting Tsui
Director, Nanotechnology Engineering (Undergraduate)
Michele Van Dyke
Manager, Industry Partnerships
Michele Van Dyke is the Industry Partnerships Manager for the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo. She facilitates engagement with industry and other external organizations and is a resource for information on Engineering research expertise and training capabilities.
Role includes:
- Providing information on Engineering research expertise, resources and programs
- Promotion and communication of Waterloo Engineering strengths to external audiences
- Identifies and supports new and strategic opportunities for collaboration
- Assists researchers in building relationships with partner organizations
- Information on the university research environment and partnering process
- Information on programs to support and leverage collaborative research, and facilitates agreements, contracts, and proposals
Scott Walbridge
Chair, Civil & Environmental
Jon Walgate
Director, Strategic Research
Role and responsibilities:
Grows the Faculty of Engineering’s research portfolio by pursuing major research funding opportunities, strengthening the Engineering research ecosystem, and quantifying Engineering's research strengths, thus raising the profile of Waterloo Engineering research.
Contact for:
- Maximize the operational effectiveness of the Faculty’s research support services
- Facilitate the discussion of strategic priorities with stakeholders across campus
- Identify new national and international opportunities, pursuing these and other major research funding opportunities
Ke Yuan Wang
Academic Services Coordinator
Mary Wells, PhD, PEng
Dean of Engineering
Samantha White
Outreach Coordinator
Douglas Wilhelm Harder
Director of Academic Integrity, Engineering
Derek Wright
Director, Mechatronics Engineering
Haiyan Xiao
Faculty Financial Officer
Role and responsibilities:
Oversees Faculty financial processes, systems and internal controls for all funds, collaborating with other Faculties and Central Support units, and managing staff, training, and communications related to the areas of accounting, financial reporting and compliance.
Contact for:
- Financial decision support and strategic advice
- Interpretations of financial policies and procedures
- Approval of new users or changes to financial system setup
Lihua Yang
Engineering Counsellor
Mustafa Yavuz
Director, Collaborative Graduate Nanotechnology Program
Shunde Yin
Director, Geological Engineering
