Office Of The Associate Deans | Faculty of Social Sciences

Meet the Associate Deans

Your academic allies behind the scenes

The Associate Deans in the Faculty of Social Sciences play a key role in shaping your student experience – from the courses you take to the research opportunities you pursue. They oversee undergraduate and graduate programs, support faculty research, and help ensure that your education is inclusive, innovative, and aligned with your goals.

Whether you’re navigating your degree, exploring research, or planning your next steps, the Associate Deans and their teams are here to support your journey and help you thrive.

Faculty Of Social Sciences Associate Deans

Meet the academic leaders who shape the direction of the Faculty. Associate Deans oversee key areas like research, graduate studies, and undergraduate education – ensuring programs stay innovative, inclusive, and responsive to student needs.

Jim Dunn

PhD

Senator William McMaster Chair in Urban Health Equity | Professor, Health, Aging & Society | Associate Dean, Research - Office of the Associate Dean | Director, McMaster Institute for Health Equity | Director, Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative

(905) 525-9140 x23832 jim.dunn@mcmaster.ca

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Melanie Heath

PhD

Associate Dean, Graduate Studies, Office of the Associate Dean
Professor, Sociology
Adjunct & Associate Member, Institute on Globalization & the Human Condition

(905) 525-9140 x23620 mheath@mcmaster.ca

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Karen McGarry

PhD

Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies

(905) 525-9140 x27540 mcgarry@mcmaster.ca

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Office Of The Associate Dean: Research & Graduate Studies Staff

This dedicated team supports graduate students and faculty researchers across departments. From program coordination to research facilitation, they help drive academic excellence and make sure students have the tools to succeed in advanced study.

Aysha Akhtar

Interim Graduate Administrative Assistant, Health, Aging & Society

(905) 525-9140 x27961 akhtaa1@mcmaster.ca Graduate Programs in Health, Aging & Society

Kenneth Taylor Hall (KTH) 226

Manuela Dozzi

Graduate Administrative Assistant, Political Science

(905) 525-9140 x24742 dozzim@mcmaster.ca Graduate Programs in Political Science

Kenneth Taylor Hall (KTH) 527

Doreen Drew

Graduate Administrative Assistant, Religious Studies

(905) 525-9140 x23399 relstud@mcmaster.ca Graduate Programs in Religious Studies

University Hall (UH) 126B

Pat Fraser

Graduate Administrative Assistant, Indigenous Studies

(905) 525-9140 x20419 isgrad@mcmaster.ca Graduate Programs in Indigenous Studies

LR Wilson Hall (LRW) 1811

Corinne Jehle

Graduate Administrative Assistant, Sociology

(905) 525-9140 x23613 socgrad@mcmaster.ca Graduate Programs in Sociology

Kenneth Taylor Hall (KTH) 627

Laura Johnson

Administrator, Master of Public Policy and Digital Society Lab

(905) 525-9140 x21873 pubpol@mcmaster.ca Graduate Programs in Public Policy

LR Wilson Hall (LRW) 5021F

Rhiannon Muirhead

(905) 525-9140 x27556 globalhc@mcmaster.ca Graduate Programs in Globalization

Kenneth Taylor Hall (KTH) 724

Leora Sas van der Linden

Program Manager, Community Research Platform, Office of the Associate Dean

(905) 525-9140 x23674 sasvandl@mcmaster.ca

Darlene Savoy

Graduate Administrative Assistant/Director's Assistant, Social Work

(905) 525-9140 x24596 scwkgrad@mcmaster.ca Graduate Programs in Social Work

Danielle Schumacher

Graduate Administrative Assistant/Field Assistant, Social Work

(905) 525-9140 x23787 scwkgrad@mcmaster.ca Graduate Programs in Social Work

John Silva

Graduate Administrative Assistant, Anthropology

(905) 525-9140 x24424 silvaj@mcmaster.ca Graduate Programs in Anthropology

Chester New Hall (CNH), Room 524

Megan Stokes

Graduate Administrative Assistant, Labour Studies

(905) 525-9140 x24692 lsgrad@mcmaster.ca Graduate Programs in Labour Studies

Nourhan Wassim

Research Administration Specialist

wassimn@mcmaster.ca

Matt Wyman-McCarthy

Manager, Research Development

wymanmcm@mcmaster.ca

Cynthia Zhao

Graduate Administrative Assistant, Economics

(905) 525-9140 x24731 econgrd@mcmaster.ca Graduate Programs in Economics

Kenneth Taylor Hall (KTH) 426

Office Of The Associate Dean: Undergraduate Studies Staff

Your go-to team for academic advising, experiential learning, and student support. These staff members help undergrads navigate their degrees, access career-building opportunities, and feel confident throughout their academic journey. The Academic Advising Office is located in Kenneth Taylor Hall 129.

Students with questions about their academics should contact socscfac@mcmaster.ca.

Michelle Alway

Faculty Accessibility and Accommodation Officer

alwaym@mcmaster.ca

Tania Baricevic

Academic Advisor | Office of the Associate Dean

socscfac@mcmaster.ca

Mark Busser

PhD

Manager, Careers & Experiential Education
Sessional Instructor, Political Science

(905) 525-9140 x23560 bussermp@mcmaster.ca

Rebekah Flynn

Academic Advisor | Office of the Associate Dean

socscfac@mcmaster.ca

Lynn Giordano

Assistant Dean, Office of the Associate Dean

(905) 525-9140 x24605 giordano@mcmaster.ca

Julie Gouweloos

PhD

Academic & Experiential Learning Coordinator, Office of the Associate Dean

Sessional Faculty

gouwelj@mcmaster.ca

Isabella Herrera

Administrative Assistant, Office of the Associate Dean

(905) 525-9140 x23773 socscfac@mcmaster.ca

Suzanne Hunt

Academic Advisor, Office of the Associate Dean

socscfac@mcmaster.ca

Haley Johnson

Program Coordinator, Office of the Associate Dean

socscfac@mcmaster.ca

Meghan Johnston

Manager of Communications, Recruitment & Marketing, Office of the Dean and Associate Dean

johnsm96@mcmaster.ca

Merium Khan

Program Administrator | Office of the Associate Dean

khanm521@mcmaster.ca

Steven Kuran

Recruitment Officer, Office of the Associate Dean

Undergraduate Students

gosocsci@mcmaster.ca

Anne Lech

Talent Partnership Consultant, Careers & Experiential Education

lecha1@mcmaster.ca

Keri Long

Co-op & Internship Manager, Careers & Experiential Education

kerlong@mcmaster.ca

Cindy Schooley

Career Development Advisor, Careers & Experiential Education

schoole@mcmaster.ca

Wendy Spencer

Academic Advisor, Office of the Associate Dean

socscfac@mcmaster.ca

Christopher Talbot

Administrative Assistant, Office of the Associate Dean

(905) 525-9140 x23773 socscfac@mcmaster.ca

Ruthanne Talbot

Experiential Program Manager, Careers & Experiential Education

(905) 525-9140 x23382 talbotr@mcmaster.ca

Karen Thorburn

Co-op & Internship Student Manager, Careers & Experiential Education

thorbk1@mcmaster.ca

Anna Tran

Administrative Coordinator, Careers & Experiential Education

exp.ed@mcmaster.ca

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