Dean's Office Directory
| Name | Position | Area | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muirne de Burca |
Associate Aacademic Advisor Responsible for academic advising services, including academic advising and academic evaluations for promotion and progression in order to support the academic success, personal development and retention of domestic and international students. |
Students + Advising |
muirne.deburca@science.ubc.ca |
| Laura De Vincenzi |
Student Information Support Supervisor Supervises and oversees administration of the student-facing front line service points in the Science Advising Centre which provides front line service and information to current and prospective students, departments and the general public regarding admission, course planning, student records and registration. |
Students + Advising |
devincenzi@science.ubc.ca 604-822-0135 |
| Beth Dennis |
Academic Advisor for Faculty of Science and Vantage College Responsible for academic advising services to students in the Faculty of Science and Vantage College, including academic advising, evaluations for promotion and progression and student programming in order to support the academic success, personal development and retention of domestic and international students. |
Students + Advising |
beth.dennis@ubc.ca 604-827-5031 and 604-827-2605 |
| Sarah Doran Coelho |
Associate Director, Development Leads fundraising efforts for the UBC Botanical Garden and the Beaty Biodiversity Museum as well as the departments of Botany and Zoology |
Development + Alumni |
sarah.dorancoelho@ubc.ca 604-827-3536 |
| Kim Duffell |
Associate Director, Alumni Engagement Leads the alumni portfolio. Creates programming and executes on engagement strategy to enhance alumni connections within and to the Faculty of Science |
Development + Alumni |
kim.duffell@ubc.ca 604-822-1864 |
| Lilia Espenido |
Human Resources and Administrative Assistant Coordinates HR activities for faculty and staff in the Dean's office and reviews faculty appointments submitted for Dean's office signature. Coordinates annual processes and events for Science including the Dean’s Excellence in Service Awards, Study Leave applications; provides HR transaction and absence tracking guidance to department staff |
Human Resources |
lilia.espenido@science.ubc.ca 604-822-9971 |
| Sarah Fedorchuk - on leave |
Development Writer and Communications Writer and communications for development and alumni priorities. Provides donor impact reports, endowment summary reports, case statements, and works with the Faculty’s communications team for strategic announcements. |
Development + Alumni |
sarah.fedorchuk@ubc.ca 604-822-4376 |
| Nadine Gerhardt |
Indigenous Academic Advisor Responsible for academic advising services, including academic advising, evaluations for promotion and progression and student programming in order to support the academic success, personal development and retention of domestic and international students. Nadine supports undergraduate Indigenous students in the Faculty of Science. |
Students + Advising |
nadine.gerhardt@ubc.ca 604-827-1570 |
| Geoff Gilliard |
Communications Manager Manages and creates content for UBC Science communication communications channels, alumni engagement and our research magazine FOCUS. |
Communications |
geoff.gilliard@ubc.ca 604-827-2001 |
| Erin Green |
Associate Director, Student Experience Leads the delivery of student-facing academic advising services and student engagement initiatives to approximately 8200 undergraduate and professional graduate students in the Faculty of Science. |
Students + Advising |
erin.green@ubc.ca 604-822-4212 |
| Sara Harris |
Sr. Associate Dean, Academic Responsible for the Faculty's curriculum process and overseeing and appointing Directors for Science education programs including Science Gateway Programs, Integrated Science and Coordinated Science Programs; oversees the Science Centre for Learning and Teaching (Skylight). |
Curriculum, Education + Programs |
sharris@science.ubc.ca 604-827-0043 |
| Carola Hibsch-Jetter |
Strategic Initiatives Manager Provides advice and leadership on planning, developing, and evaluating strategic EDI initiatives, processes and policies; manages and analyzes faculty equity and diversity data in areas such as faculty progress, leaves, and recruitment including employment equity surveys for candidates; in similar role, is seconded part-time to Sr. Advisor to the Provost on Women Faculty. |
Faculty + Equity |
carola.hibsch-jetter@ubc.ca 604-822-4541 |
| Sandra Hunt |
Associate Director, Development Leads fundraising efforts for Computer Science and Chemistry. |
Development + Alumni |
sandra.hunt@ubc.ca 604-822-3444 |
| Yuko Ikegami Lee |
Academic Advisor Responsible for academic advising services, including academic advising, evaluations for promotion and progression and student programming in order to support the academic success, personal development and retention of domestic and international students. |
Students + Advising |
lee@science.ubc.ca 604-827-0383 |
| Karl Jessen |
Executive Director, Corporate Innovation and Collaboration |
Research + Innovation |
karl.jessen@ubc.ca 778-875-6141 |
| Sherman Kwai |
Academic Advisor Responsible for academic advising services, including academic advising, evaluations for promotion and progression and student programming in order to support the academic success, personal development and retention of domestic and international students. |
Students + Advising |
sherman.kwai@science.ubc.ca |
| Cecilia Langill |
Student Engagement Coordinator Responsible for supporting the coordination and implementation of programs that contribute to a positive living and learning environment for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science. This role is instrumental in the design and delivery of programs and services intended to support students' curricular experience and a culture of learning, leadership, involvement, and service. |
Students + Advising |
cecilia.langill@ubc.ca |
| Maxwell Lattimer |
Associate Academic Advisor Responsible for academic advising services, including academic advising and academic evaluations for promotion and progression in order to support the academic success, personal development and retention of domestic and international students. |
Students + Advising |
maxwell.lattimer@ubc.ca |
| Michelle Lundrigan |
Senior Financial Analyst Provide high level financial and budgetary analysis and reporting to a portfolio of departments and units in Science, in support of strong budget management. Provides strategic financial information and support to the Department Administrators |
Finance + Operations |
michelle.lundrigan@ubc.ca 604-822-2863 |
| Lan Luo |
Manager, Student Affairs Manages student affairs including academic misconduct process, student awards and scholarships and the Special Occasion liquor license approvals. |
Students + Advising, Curriculum, Education + Programs |
adadminugrad@science.ubc.ca 604 822-5090 |
