Staff

The School’s support staff are the cornerstone of the administrative departmental operations.

Roles and Responsibilities 

Kate is responsible for identifying funding opportunities and supporting grant development for faculty and graduate students within the School. She also works with the Manager of Administration to develop and implement policies and procedures that support the accountability and report needs of existing and future research projects.

Contact

kate.davies@audiospeech.ubc.ca

Roles and Responsibilities 

Andrew manages and maintains the departmental computer and network systems. This includes developing and maintaining web-based services, providing multi-platform end-user support, maintaining network integrity and security, and assisting in developing computer policies and procedures in the School.

Contact

andrew.hale@ubc.ca 
Phone: (604) 822-3422

Roles and Responsibilities

Marcia organizes and manages Indigenous Community Learning Experience placements for our MSc and PhD students. She also designs and coordinates curriculum relating to clinical Indigenous education in the School and supports Indigenous students enrolled in our program.

Contact

audi540.coordinator@audiospeech.ubc.ca
Phone: (604) 910 1687

Roles and Responsibilities 

Clint works closely with the Director of the School on matters of strategic planning and direction for all School operations, including budgets (academic and research) and administrative operations. Other responsibilities include human resource and financial management across the academic, clinical and research sectors and overseeing IT, research grants, facilities, and student services.

Contact

clint.meyers@audiospeech.ubc.ca
Phone: (604) 822-5590

Roles and Responsibilities 

Jamie has been with the University of British Columbia since 2011, and moved into her current role with the School in 2016. She supports both the Clinical Teaching and Coordination Team and the Manager of Administration, which includes coordinating student clinical placements and providing financial and administrative support to the School.

Contact

jamie.nagy@audiospeech.ubc.ca
Phone: (604) 827-4500

Roles and Responsibilities 

Valerie, who has been at UBC since 2006 and started with SASS in 2019, provides high-level professional support to the School’s Director, Program Director, and Manager of Administration. This includes course scheduling, planning and coordinating meetings, preparing and editing policies and reports, survey creation and data analysis, website and social media content creation and management, and much more!

Contact

director.assistant@audiospeech.ubc.ca
Phone: (604) 822-5795

Roles and Responsibilities 

Winnie works closely with the Admissions Committee and Graduate Advisor in managing graduate student affairs and admissions. This includes advising enrolled graduate students and applicant students, reviewing student admission applications and academic progress, and coordinating awards and scholarships, student orientation, and graduation.

Contact

program.advisor@audiospeech.ubc.ca
Phone: (604) 827-5920

Roles and Responsibilities 

Tiffani provides clerical support to the administrative office and faculty regarding all aspects of the School’s operations, including admissions, data storage, communications, and meeting schedules.

Contact

tiffani.wong@audiospeech.ubc.ca

Roles and Responsibilities 

Alyssa works with the School’s administrative staff and faculty to provide clerical assistance. She provides support regarding admissions, communications, data storage, and other administrative duties.

Contact

office.assistant@audiospeech.ubc.ca