Contacts
Information Box Group
Information Box Group
University Secretary & Privacy Officer
Andrea Thyret-Kidd
Secretary of the Board of Governors and the Senate, and designated institutional head under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). Senior advisor on governance and privacy matters for all members of the McMaster University community. Ext. 23080
Senior Governance Advisor & Associate University Secretary
Michelle Zheng
Associate Secretary of the Board of Governors and the Senate, managing the support provided to the governing bodies and related committees as well as senior executive searches. Ext. 23074
Hearings, Policy & Privacy Manager
Michelle Bennett
Administration of hearings held under the University’s jurisdiction; development and revision of University-level policies; compliance with access to information and privacy legislation. Ext. 23077
Policy Advisor & Projects Officer
Mark Downard
Administers the University’s policy framework and provides support to the development, review, revision, and implementation of policies, while also coordinating various special projects. Ext. 24370
Information Box Group
Governance Coordinator
Alysha Suckert
Provides executive and administrative support to the University’s governing bodies, including the Senate, University Planning Committee, and the Senate Committee on Appointments. Other Committees: Academic Integrity; By-Laws; University Ceremonials and Insignia; Student Affairs; Senate Executive; and Planning and Resources. Administers elections to the governing bodies and the governance portal. Ext. 23094
Governance Coordinator
Tristan Paul
Provides executive and administrative support to the University’s governing bodies, including the Board of Governors, and Undergraduate Council (UGC). Other Committees: Audit; Executive & Governance; Human Resources; Nominating; Remunerations, and Pension Trust Committees; Honorary Degrees: UGC Awards; UGC Certificates & Diplomas; and UGC Curriculum & Admissions. Administers elections to the governing bodies and the governance portal. Ext. 23075
Executive Assistant
Lori Baker
Provides executive and administrative support to the University Secretary and Privacy Officer, coordinates the processing of access to information requests, and assists with the administration of hearings and tribunals. Ext. 23078
Governance Assistant
Jacqueline Pullar
Provides reception services and general administrative support to the University Secretariat and governing bodies. Ext. 24337