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A Message from the Dean

Meet the Dean of Social Sciences, Dr. Jeremiah Hurley

Welcome to McMaster’s Faculty of Social Sciences.

Whether you’re new to the McMaster community or are a returning student or faculty member, I’m proud to share more about what makes the Social Sciences at McMaster exceptional.

Our strength comes from our long-standing commitment to academic excellence as well as world-class research. Our award-winning researchers and faculty members offer guidance and mentorship within the classroom and strive to create more sustainable, just societies.

We are committed to the success of our students. With hundreds of program combinations to choose from, students have the opportunity to tailor a degree to their interests. Each of our programs fosters curiosity and encourages collaboration. Alumni go on to pursue successful careers around the globe, from academia to government to industry.

I continue to be amazed by the impact our students, faculty and staff have on the world around us.

Now, more than ever, the world needs researchers, advocates and practitioners to move us forward. Come improve the human and societal health and wellbeing in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

I look forward to you joining us,

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Jeremiah Hurley
Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences

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The Dean’s Office oversees all aspects of administration for the Faculty of Social Sciences, including strategic planning, setting budgets, allocating resources, fundraising, providing liaison with faculty and staff, advancing faculty communications and public relations.

Office of the Dean Staff

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Jeremiah Hurley

PhD

Dean, Office of the Dean
Professor, Economics

Director McMaster Decision Science Laboratory (McDSL)

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MA

Communications Manager, Office of the Dean

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Statistical Analyst, Office of the Dean

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Heather Carr

Manager of Human Resources & Faculty Relations, Office of the Dean

Ege Ersoy

Accounts Payable Specialist

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Marcia Furtado

Executive Assistant and Office Coordinator, Office of the Dean

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Communications Assistant, Office of the Dean

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IT Operations Manager, Office of the Dean

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Meghan Johnston

Manager, Recruitment and Marketing, Office of the Associate Dean

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James Laforet

MPPA

Website & Communications Specialist, Office of the Dean

Nick Marquis

learning-technologies-consultant, Office of the Dean

Danielle Mayen

Accounts Payable Specialist, Office of the Dean

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Luke Moscardini

Human Resources Coordinator, Office of the Dean

Chris Pickles

MA

Communications Specialist, Office of the Dean

Richard Preston

Technical Support Analyst, Office of the Dean

Samantha Price

Multimedia Specialist, Office of the Dean

Juliette Prouse

Director of Finance and Administration, Office of the Dean

Claire Richardson

Senior Development Officer, Office of the Dean

Dana Rushak

Senior Development Officer

Dana Rushak

Senior Development Officer, Office of the Dean

Erol Terbiyeli

Financial Coordinator, Office of the Dean

Khalid Wahoush

CPA

Manager, Finance and Data Analysis, Office of the Dean

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Kelly Worton

Associate Director, Development, Office of the Dean