Our Team
Rupa Shankar
Executive Assistant
rupa.shankar@ucalgary.ca
Rupa enjoys being a trusted partner, supporting leaders and helping teams work more efficiently. Reach out to Rupa for any OIC administrative inquiries and/or to schedule a meeting with Dr. Andrew Szeto.
Directors
Dr. Andrea Rowe, PhD
Director, Purpose and Impact
andrea.rowe@ucalgary.ca
Dr. Andrea Rowe is passionate about systemic change, trained in comparative public policy, and she is committed to working with people to use an evidence-based, research-driven approach to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility to create spaces where everyone thrives.
Dr. Jennifer Thannhauser, PhD, R.Psych.
Academic Director, Mental Health and Well-Being & Evaluation and Research Lead
jthannha@ucalgary.ca
Dr. Thannhauser loves her work because of the community, collaboration, inspiration and continuous learning. Reach out to her for all things related to post-secondary mental health and well-being.
Dr. Kerry Black, PhD
Academic Director, Sustainability
kerry.black@ucalgary.ca
Dr. Black is a strong advocate for increasing diversity in science and engineering, sustainability initiatives and programs, and community development, including her work with Indigenous communities.
Communications
Sasha Lavoie
Manager, Communications and Programming
Kiah Lucero
Coordinator, Communications
Vama Saini
Assistant, Communications
Strategy, Planning, Impact, and Projects
Lisa Hull, MBA
Manager, Strategy, Planning and Impact
Lisa loves collaborating with groups across UCalgary to drive strategic alignment and impact. She feels lucky to be part of a team that works to make university experiences more positive for students, staff and faculty.
Jonathon Nodwell
Coordinator, Projects, Engagement, and Impact
Jack is a sustainability reporting professional with a passion in nature-based solutions. He specializes in ESG reporting, carbon accounting, and data-driven sustainability strategy.
Kai Ferrer
Advisor, Planning and Impact
Kai integrates strategic project planning, data, and impact communications in her work. She enjoys showcasing the impact of UCalgary's institutional commitments within the community and beyond.
Dr. Ghada Sfeir, PhD
Senior Advisor, Anti-Racism and Equity
Ghada loves her work because she can contribute to promoting social justice and removing systemic barriers faced by marginalized groups. Reach out to Ghada about inclusive excellence in policy, research, training, documents or events.
Dr. Christine Daly, MSc, PhD
Associate Director, Institutional Commitments Projects
Christine loves bringing people together from different disciplines and regions to learn and advance sustainability. Reach out to Christine about sustainability at UCalgary or SDSN Canada.
Ali Epp
Coordinator, Engagement
Ali feels that her work gives her the opportunity to help youth to lead, learn and make impact. Reach out to Ali about student-led ideas and youth engagement.
UCalgary Recovery Community and Recovery on Campus
Dr. Victoria Burns, PhD
Recovery on Campus (ROC) Founder and Director
Dr. Burns has worked in the homelessness and addiction-recovery sphere for over 15 years. She combines her lived experience of addiction, recovery, and disability with a passion for storytelling and the arts to raise awareness and combat stigma for marginalized populations.
Chelsie Graham, RSW
Manager, UCalgary Recovery Community, Recovery on Campus
Chelsie loves her work because she can help drive progress in reducing addiction and recovery stigma. Reach out to Chelsie about addiction recovery support in post-secondary settings or Recovery Ally Training.
Dr. Renaud Gom, PhD
Research Associate
Renaud loves his work because he can change narratives (and the people rock)! Reach out to Renaud about anything and everything science-related.
Amrit Kaur Matharoo, MSW, RSW
Specialist, Recovery Support
Amrit loves her work because it allows her to connect with the campus community and support people on their recovery journeys. Reach out to Amrit about recovery services and supports.
Cole Tosczak
Coordinator, Outreach
Cole leverages his lived experience of addiction and recovery to inspire physical, mental, and social well-being among all members of the UCalgary campus community.