ROADS Staff Directory
CONTACT US
ROADS on-campus service hours are Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please use the contact information below to book an appointment.
Information Box Group
Sherisse Webb Email Sherisse
Director
Sherisse oversees the Research Office for Administration, Development and Support (ROADS), which provides value-added service to McMaster’s research community through provision of professional and timely research administrative services. Support ranges from guiding researchers through the research funding application process to effectively bringing awarded projects into operation.
(905) 525-9140 ext. 26946
Melissa Martins Email Melissa
Executive Assistant
Melissa provides administrative support to the Director and staff of ROADS.
(905) 525-9140 ext. 26974
Jennifer Vallbacka Email Jennifer
Manager, Research Information Systems & Analysis
Jennifer is accountable to the Vice-President, Research for McMaster’s research funding and performance data.
(905) 525-9140 ext. 26581
Development Unit
Grace Kim Email Grace
Associate Director, Development
Grace manages the Development Unit which supports researchers through the:
- identification of funding opportunities
- provision of information sessions
- review and editing of grant submissions
(905) 525-9140 ext. 24765
Pamela McIntyre Email Pamela
Associate Director, Development
Pamela manages the Development Unit which supports researchers through the:
- identification of funding opportunities
- provision of information sessions
- review and editing of grant submissions
(905) 525-9140 ext. 23713
Tabitha de Bruin Email Tabitha
Senior Advisor
Development Unit contact for the Faculty of Science.
Tabitha assists researchers with proposal development by reviewing applications, providing advice, and drafting institutional elements of proposals, as applicable. Ensures that proposals and funding agreements follow University policies, and conform to the criteria and guidelines of the program sponsor.
(905) 525-9140 ext. 24439
Michaela (Miky) Dumitrescu Email Miky
Senior Advisor
Development Unit contact for the Faculty of Engineering.
Miky assists researchers with proposal development by reviewing applications, providing advice, and drafting institutional elements of proposals, as applicable. Ensures that proposals and funding agreements follow University policies, and conform to the criteria and guidelines of the program sponsor.
(905) 525-9140 ext. 21548
Beatrice Fletcher Email Beatrice
Senior Advisor
Development Unit contact for the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Beatrice assists researchers with proposal development by reviewing applications, providing advice, and drafting institutional elements of proposals, as applicable. Ensures that proposals and funding agreements follow University policies, and conform to the criteria and guidelines of the program sponsor.
(905) 525-9140 ext. 23863
Ryan Heyden Email Ryan
Senior Advisor
Ryan assists researchers with proposal development by reviewing applications, providing advice, and drafting institutional elements of proposals, as applicable. Ensures that proposals and funding agreements follow University policies, and conform to the criteria and guidelines of the program sponsor.
(905) 525-9140 ext. 21243
Christina Pellegrini Email Christina
Senior Advisor
Development Unit contact for the DeGroote School of Business.
Christina assists researchers with proposal development by reviewing applications, providing advice, and drafting institutional elements of proposals, as applicable. Ensures that proposals and funding agreements follow University policies, and conform to the criteria and guidelines of the program sponsor.
(905) 525-9140 ext. 27207
Virginia Viscardi (On Leave) Email Virginia
Senior Advisor
Development Unit contact for the DeGroote School of Business.
Virginia assists researchers with proposal development by reviewing applications, providing advice, and drafting institutional elements of proposals, as applicable. Ensures that proposals and funding agreements follow University policies, and conform to the criteria and guidelines of the program sponsor.
(905) 525-9140 ext. 24159
Susan Gordon (On Leave) Email Susan
Research Information Specialist
Assists researchers with the identification of funding opportunities.
(905) 525-9140 ext. 23138
Administration & Support Unit
Van Nhan Email Van
Associate Director, Research Administration & Support
Van manages the Administration and Support Unit which:
- provides assistance with selected budget development on major institutional research projects;
- assists in managing McMaster’s allocation for identified programs;
- ensures that researchers and the University are protected through funding agreements and compliance with agency and institutional policy; and
- supports awarded projects in non-financial aspects of ongoing administration.
(905) 525-9140 ext. 23111
Christal Levy Email Christal
Senior Advisor
Christal provides expertise and support in moving awarded projects to an operational state.
(905) 525-9140 ext. 22593
Leanna Fong Email Leanna
Senior Advisor
Leanna provides expertise and support in moving awarded projects to an operational state.
(905) 525-9140 ext. 21583
Helen Bartens Email Helen
Research Administration Analyst
Helen provides administrative support for the following programs: CFI, CRC, ORF-RI, ERA and other federal & provincial infrastructure programs. Tri-Council awards, external grants, grant transfers and agreements, annual reporting and internal funding for faculties of Engineering & Other.
Helen prepares documentation for the transfer of awarded projects to Research Finance.
(905) 525-9140 ext. 21756
Muriel Gervais Email Muriel
Research Administration Analyst
Muriel provides administrative support for the following programs: CFI, CRC, ORF-RI, ERA and other federal & provincial infrastructure programs. Tri-Council awards, external grants, grant transfers and agreements, annual reporting and internal funding for faculties of Humanities & Social Sciences.
Muriel prepares documentation for the transfer of awarded projects to Research Finance.
(905) 525-9140 ext. 26980
Kim Graham Email Kim
Research Administration Analyst
Kim provides administrative support for the following programs: CFI, CRC, ORF-RI, ERA and other federal & provincial infrastructure programs. Provides administrative support for the following programs: ARB, McMaster Incentive Grants (MIG), NSERC USRA. Tri-Council awards, external grants, grant transfers and agreements, annual reporting, and internal funding for faculties of Business & Science.
Kim prepares documentation for the transfer of awarded projects to Research Finance.
(905) 525-9140 ext. 26956
MREB – McMaster Research Ethics Board
Nick Caric Email Nick
Associate Director, Research Administration & Support
(905) 525-9140 ext. 26117
Lisungu Chieza Email Lisungu
Research Ethics Advisor
(905) 525-9140 ext. 24890
Nicole Gervais Email Nicole
Research Ethics Advisor
(905) 525-9140 ext. 23138
Karen Henderson Email Karen
Research Ethics Advisor
(905) 525-9140 ext. 23142
