ROADS Staff Directory - Research & Innovation

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Sherisse Webb Director 905-525-9140 ext.26946	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.
Melina Mirabella Executive Assistant 905-525-9140 ext.26974	Provides administrative support to the Director and staff of ROADS, and to the Assistant Vice-President, Research Administration.
Jennifer Vallbacka Manager, Research Information Systems & analysis 905-525-9140 ext.26581	Is accountable to the Vice-President, Research for McMaster’s research funding and performance data.

Development Unit

Grace Kim Assistant Director, Development 905-525-9140 ext.24765	Manages the Development Unit which supports researchers through the: identification of funding opportunities provision of information sessions review and editing of grant submissions
Pamela McIntyre Assistant Director, Development 905-525-9140 ext.23713	Manages the Development Unit which supports researchers through the: identification of funding opportunities provision of information sessions review and editing of grant submissions
Nathan Coschi Senior Advisor 905-525-9140 ext.21581	Development Unit contact for the Faculty of Science. Assists researchers with proposal development by reviewing applications, providing advice, and drafting institutional elements of proposals, as applicable. Ensures that proposals and funding agreements comply with University policies, and conform to the criteria and guidelines of the program sponsor.
Michaela (Miky) Dumitrescu Senior Advisor 905-525-9140 ext.21548	Development Unit contact for the Faculty of Engineering. Assists researchers with proposal development by reviewing applications, providing advice, and drafting institutional elements of proposals, as applicable. Ensures that proposals and funding agreements comply with University policies, and conform to the criteria and guidelines of the program sponsor.
Leanna Fong Senior Advisor 905-525-9140 ext.21583	Development Unit contact for the Faculty of Social Sciences. Assists researchers with proposal development by reviewing applications, providing advice, and drafting institutional elements of proposals, as applicable. Ensures that proposals and funding agreements comply with University policies, and conform to the criteria and guidelines of the program sponsor.
Sean Kinnear Senior Advisor 905-525-9140 ext.24681	Assists researchers with proposal development by reviewing applications, providing advice, and drafting institutional elements of proposals, as applicable. Ensures that proposals and funding agreements comply with University policies, and conform to the criteria and guidelines of the program sponsor.
Christina Pellegrini Senior Advisor 905-525-9140 ext.27207	Development Unit contact for the Faculty of Humanities. Assists researchers with proposal development by reviewing applications, providing advice, and drafting institutional elements of proposals, as applicable. Ensures that proposals and funding agreements comply with University policies, and conform to the criteria and guidelines of the program sponsor.
Virginia Viscardi Senior Advisor 905-525-9140 ext.24159	Development Unit contact for the DeGroote School of Business. Assists researchers with proposal development by reviewing applications, providing advice, and drafting institutional elements of proposals, as applicable. Ensures that proposals and funding agreements comply with University policies, and conform to the criteria and guidelines of the program sponsor.
Susan Gordon Research Information Specialist 905-525-9140 ext.23138	Assists researchers with the identification of funding opportunities.

Administration & Support Unit

Van Nhan Assistant Director, Research Administration & Support 905-525-9140 ext.23111	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.
Leanna Fong Senior Advisor 905-525-9140 ext.21583	Provides expertise and support in moving awarded projects to an operational state.
Christal Levy Senior Advisor 905-525-9140 ext.22593	Provides expertise and support in moving awarded projects to an operational state.
Kim Graham Research Administration Analyst 905-525-9140 ext.26956	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. Prepares documentation for the transfer of awarded projects to Research Finance.
Carolyn Partyka Research Administration Analyst 905-525-9140 ext.21756 (Muriel Gervais currently on leave)	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 Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences. Prepares documentation for the transfer of awarded projects to Research Finance.