Dean's Office Team
Manager of Human Resources and Academic Proposals - Julie Gratzer
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Julie's responsibilities include providing assistance to the Dean by coordinating and managing all matters related to the Academic Review Committee; providing assistance to the Director of Human Resources with personnel/payroll matters and managing the academic recruitment process; acting as a resource to faculty and staff with respect to general HR and payroll inquiries.
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Director of Finance - Ken Moors
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Ken Moors joined the Faculty of Health as Financial Manager in August 2010. Ken is a graduate of Dalhousie University, earning his Bachelor of Commerce in 1977 and his Masters of Public Administration (MPA) in 1992. He also holds a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. Ken has held a series of financial positions with the Federal and Provincial Governments, including positions in the Nova Scotia departments of Health, Finance and Education. Email: ken.moors@dal.ca |
Financial Assistant - Kim Briggins
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Kim's responsibilities include data entry and reconciliation of payroll information for all units within the faculty; liaising with our unit administrators and financial services on issues relating to payroll; reconciling non-salary expenditures for the Dean's Office; providing support for research establishment and research seed grants; and maintaining an expenditure tracking system. Kim works closely with the Director of Finance on a variety of budget and financial matters. Email: kim.briggins@dal.ca |
Manager - Communications and Marketing (Interim) - Dawn Morrison
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Dawn Morrison has joined the Dal Health team as the Manager of Communications and Marketing for a one year term. Some of you might remember Dawn from her work in various communications roles at Dal since 2004; mainly within the central Communications & Marketing office. Dawn will be filling in for Laura Hynes Jenkins who has been on parental leave since October 21st. Dawn brings with her considerable experience in university communications. In addition to her work at Dalhousie, she has undertaken contract work though her company Too Many Words Consulting for St. Mary’s University, St. Francis Xavier, Mount Allison University, the University of King’s College and Cape Breton University. She has also completed a six-month contract with the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) over the last year. A journalist by training, Dawn has been the editor of Dal News and has been published frequently in Dal Magazine.
Email: dawn.morrison@dal.ca |
Development Officer, Health Faculties - Victoria Hamilton
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Victoria joined Dalhousie University in June of 2013 as Development Officer for the Health Faculties. In her new role, Victoria will work with the Faculty of Health Professions on its strategic major gifts, fundraising and stewardship plans. Victoria obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Saint Mary’s University, specializing in marketing. She was most recently an Account Development Representative for the Atlantic Region with Hallmark Canada, and previously worked at the TESL Centre at Saint Mary’s University. Email: victoria.hamilton@dal.ca |
Alumni and Donor Relations Officer - Kathy MacFarlane
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Kathy MacFarlane joined the Faculty of Health in September 2017 as Alumni and Donor Relations Officer. She will be working with the Faculty to develop, deliver and evaluate annual alumni and donor relations plans and programs that will engage alumni, students, donors and friends in creating and fostering a culture of support for their Faculty and Dalhousie. Kathy holds a BPE from UNB and worked in the non-profit sport sector and in operations for many years. She also worked in alumni relations with both UNB and Saint Mary's University, planning and coordinating alumni events and initiatives. Email: kathy.macfarlane@dal.ca |
Digital Communications Specialist - Trudi Smith
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As Digital Communications Specialist, Trudi manages the Faculty of Health's website, social media presence and the production of digital news publications.
Email: trudi.smith@dal.ca |
Director of Operations - Cathie Smith-Gillis
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Email: cathie.smith-gillis@dal.ca |
Director of Strategic Planning - Suzie Officer
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Email: suzie.officer@dal.ca |
Administrative Manager - Beth Weir (On Secondment)
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Beth began her employment with Dalhousie University in 1989 at the Physical Plant and Planning (now called Facilities Management) and in June 1993 joined the Dean's Office as office manager. Beth provides leadership, guidance and advice to many of the Faculty committees, such as tenure and promotion, director searches/reappointments, Faculty student appeals, etc., and in that role provides interpretation regarding Faculty policies and procedures and the DFA collective agreement and adherence to those polices/collective agreement. She also oversees the process for clinical placement agreements within the Faculty of Health and writes procedure or policy documents related to processes for the review of clinical placement agreements and certificate of insurance requests. Beth oversees and manages the Dean's Office facilities projects and, as well, is responsible for the daily supervision of Dean's Office staff. Please note: Beth is currently on secondment. In her absence, please contact Julie Gratzer julie.gratzer@dal.ca |
Executive Assistant to the Dean - Cheryl Brown
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Cheryl joined the Dean's Office staff in November 2014 and has an extensive background over several levels of administrative support and management in both profit and non-profit business environments. Cheryl is responsible for managing the day-to-day business of the Dean. This includes coordinating the Dean’s schedule and meetings, providing her with administrative support as needed, and liaising with various internal and external stakeholders. In addition to her duties for the Dean, Cheryl acts as event planner for the Dean’s Office for recurring and special events, including conferences, special lectures, holiday events and more. Email: cheryl.brown@dal.ca |
Program Assistant, PhD in Health - Niki Power
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Niki joined the Dean’s Office team in January, 2015 and provides administrative support to the Program Coordinator, faculty supervisors, sessional lecturers and visiting speakers associated with the PhD in Health program. Her responsibilities also include acting as a resource person to potential applicants and enrolled students as well as marketing and promotional activities and event planning. In addition to program related responsibilities, Niki is also the Academic Integrity Coordinator and the UNIWeb Local Administrator for the Faculty of Health. Email: phdhealth@dal.ca |
Receptionist - Naina Ummat
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Naina joined the Dean's Office team in May 2017 as receptionist. Her responsibilities include answering inquires, booking rooms, maintaining filing systems and other administrative duties. Naina also manages the calendar for the Acting Associate Dean (Academic), Dr. Erna Snelgrove-Clarke. Naina is passionate about the environment and has previously worked for the Newfoundland Government and the Office of Sustainability at Dalhousie University. Email: health@dal.ca |