VPR Staff
VPR Operations & Administration
Marjorie Moreau
Director, VPR Operations
(403) 220-2995
mmoreau@ucalgary.ca
Marjorie plays an instrumental role in fulfilling the mandate of the VPR Office as well as the design, implementation and direction of administrative systems and structures. She provides leadership, direction and administrative oversight for matters related to the research portfolio.
Kerri Ermantrout
Executive Assistant to the Vice-President (Research)
(403) 220-6958
kermantr@ucalgary.ca
Kerri provides dedicated administrative support to the Vice-President (Research). She is the primary point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders requiring VPR expertise, and facilitates his leadership efforts through diverse administrative duties.
Jayne Dangerfield
Executive Assistant to the Associate Vice-Presidents (Research)
Jayne provides dedicated administrative support to the Associate Vice-Presidents (Research) (AVPR).
Karen Pankraz
Executive Assistant, Office of the Vice-President (Research)
Karen provides dedicated administrative support to the Associate Vice-Presidents (Research) (AVPR).
VPR Strategic Marketing & Communications
For general requests to the VPR Strategic Marketing & Communications team, please contact us at vprcomms@ucalgary.ca.
Jenny McLean
Manager, Strategic Marketing and Communications
(403) 210-3992
jenny.mclean@ucalgary.ca
Jenny's portfolio includes strategic initiatives, research and operational communications, and research support systems.
Pamela Hyde
Senior Specialist, Strategic Marketing and Communications
(403) 220-7016
pamela.hyde@ucalgary.ca
Pamela is responsible for the development, implementation, and coordination of the VPR Office communications and marketing plan. As a leader of the Communications and Marketing Team, Pamela delivers programs that include brand management, advertising, media relations, special events and internal communications.
Rand Al-Hashmy
Senior Specialist, Strategic Marketing and Communications
Rand is responsible for the development, implementation, and coordination of the Vice-President (Research) communications and marketing plan. As a leader of the Communications and Marketing Team, Rand delivers programs that include brand management, advertising, media relations, special events and internal communications.
Tara Barnas
Manager, Social Innovation
Tara's portfolio includes Innovation, focusing on social innovation, working closely with the AVPR Innovation, AVP Research, and the broader UCalgary social innovation community.
Kimberley Vircoe
Specialist, Strategic Marketing & Communications (REBX)
Kimberley’s portfolio is focused on the IRISS and REB Exchange platforms, working with the project team on instructional design, product marketing, and communications.
Jordan Witzel
Senior Specialist, Strategic Marketing and Communications – Innovation
Jordan is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating the Vice-President (Research) communications and marketing plan. As a member of the VPR Comms team, Jordan supports the broad Innovation portfolio, working closely with the AVPR Innovation, AVP Research, and the broader UCalgary social innovation community.
Cody Coates
Digital Marketing and Events Specialist
Cody works closely with members of the VPR portfolio and AVPRs to implement digital marketing strategies and event plans.
VPR Specialists
Barry Phipps
Research Coordinator, Strategic Initiatives
(403) 220-8765
bphipps@ucalgary.ca
Barry contributes to the strategic planning and implementation of major initiatives within the VPR portfolio. Barry is responsible for the establishment of research and commercial collaborations with industry, government, and other external partners.
Jeff Ryzner
Innovation Program Specialist
Jeff supports the Innovation portfolio in the VPR office, working closely with the AVPR Innovation. His work contributes to growing innovation levels and to achieve UCalgary's vision of becoming Canada's most entrepreneurial university.
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Stefanie Schmidt [on leave]
Research Project Coordinator
Stefanie provides support in the planning and implementation of the Urban Alliance research partnership between the City of Calgary and University of Calgary, as well as other strategic research initiatives within the VPR portfolio. Her work includes logistical support for workshops and events, research and data management that help build research collaborations between university researchers and with external partners.
Jenn MacDonald [on leave]
Innovation Program Specialist
jennifer.rmacdonald@ucalgary.ca
Jenn supports the Innovation portfolio in the VPR office, working closely with the AVPR Innovation and the Executive Director of the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking. Her work contributes to growing innovation levels and to achieve UCalgary's vision of becoming Canada's most entrepreneurial university.