Clare Bermingham (she/her/they/them)

Director, Writing and Communication Centre

Clare Bermingham
As Director of the Writing and Communication Centre, Dr. Clare Bermingham is responsible for the development and oversight of services and programs that drive and support communication excellence at the University of Waterloo.

Clare’s emphasis is on accessible programming that facilitates and empowers writers and communicators through online and in person direct support; delivers flexibility in appointments, drop-ins, and workshops; builds support into the curriculum through classroom-integrated customized support; supports graduate dissertation and thesis writers; and engages online learners. She is interested in fostering agency in writers and highlighting how communication and writing are integral to learning, knowledge creation, and wider engagement.

Clare holds a PhD in English from the University of Waterloo. She is also the busy parent of two young children.

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