United Way Committee Members

Campaign Co-Chairs:
	Joined Committee: 2007 Department: History Title: Associate Professor Why I volunteer: Change starts here. The leaders of tomorrow participate (as clients, as volunteers, and as staff) in the many United Way supported programs across Burlington and Hamilton. I was recruited to the McMaster United Way campaign, but then was alarmed to discover how few of my colleagues take this opportunity to give back to our communities.

	Joined Committee: 2010 Department: School of Graduate Studies Title: Assistant Dean, Graduate Student Life and Ressearch Training

Leadership Giving Co-Chairs:
	Joined Committee: 2010 Department: Engineering Title: Associate Dean, Research and External Relations

	Joined Committee: 2011 Department: Institutional Research and Analysis Title: AVP, Institutional Research and Analysis

Student Co-Chair:
	Joined Committee: 2011 Department: McMaster Students' Union (MSU) Title: President

Core Committee
	Joined Committee: 2010 Department: Human Resources Services Title: Program Coordinator, Employee Recognition

	Joined Committee: 2007 Department: United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton Title: Campaign Manager A little bit about me: It is my honour and privilege to work with United Way at McMaster Campaign Team. They work tirelessly to build the campaign so that people in the community receive timely help. You never know when those programs and services will be required. Why I volunteer: Working with this team of dedicated individuals is one of the highlights of my worklife.

Committee Members:
	Joined Committee: 2011 Department: Sociology Title: Assistant Professor

	Joined Committee: Department: Student Success Centre Title: Program Assistant

	Joined Committee: 2010 Department: Economics Title: Professor A little bit about me: I am a member of Student Open Circles, a United Way that recruits, trains and supervises teams of Mac student volunteers in the community. Why I volunteer: I believe strongly in agencies supported and in the United Way approach to fundraising.

	Joined Committee: 2007 Department: Health Sciences Library Title: Circulation Assistant

No Photo Available	Joined Committee: 2009 Department: Human Resources Services Title: Team Lead, Employee Recognition

	Joined Committee: 2008 Department: Housing and Conference Services Title: Manager Why I volunteer: The United Way is a terrific agency to support. I enjoy meeting and working with colleagues from across the university.

	Joined Committee: 2010 Department: DeGroote School of Business Title: Business Development Administrator

	Joined Committee: 2011 Department: Human Rights and Equity Services Title: Human Rights Officer

	Joined Committee: 2011 Department: McMaster Association of Part-time Students (MAPS) Title: Executive Director

	Joined Committee: Department: School of Nursing Title: Associate Professor

	Joined Committee: 2011 Department: University Advancement Title: Public Relations Intern

	Joined Committee: 2009 Department: McMaster University Retirees Association (MURA) Title: Retiree A little bit about me: I retired in 2004 after 30+ years as the Administrator in the Mathematics & Statistics Department. However, I still wanted to maintain my ties with McMaster on a volunteer basis. I have been Co-Chair of McMaster's Annual Children's Party since before my retirement and have been lucky enough to see the Party steadily grow into a major University event. I'm now chairing the Entertainment & Decorations Sub-Committee. I have also represented McMaster's Retirees on the United Way Committee over the past few years and for the past 6 years, have been Membership Chair on the McMaster University Retirees Association Council, looking after a database of almost 2000 McMaster retirees, as well as organizing their Annual Christmas Lunches and AGM's. This year, I was asked to be the first 'Seniors Representative' on Councillor Russ Powers' Dundas Community Council. In my spare time I love to travel and cruising is a passion having completed 34 cruises to date. Why I volunteer: Now that I'm retired, I like to stay connected with the McMaster community and give back. I am very fortunate to be able to live a wonderful life as a 'retiree'. However, there are lots of retirees who are not so lucky and the United Way is there to help them out. It's nice to be able to be a part of that and help out others who are less fortunate. It is especially gratifying to know that you are making a difference in some seniors' lives who should also be enjoying their well-earned retirement years.

	Joined Committee: 2008 Department: DeGroote School of Business Title: Administrative Assistant A little bit about me: I have worked for McMaster University since 2003, beginning in the department of Human Resources and currently working in the Faculty of Business. I am also a McMaster graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. Why I volunteer: While in university, I had many volunteer opportunities which coincidentally were United Way funded agencies. I feel that being a part of this committee allows me to give back to the community in a way that goes further than money - it is about educating the public on the amazing things that United Way does for people in need.

	Joined Committee: 2009 Department: University Advancement Title: Annual Giving Intern

	Joined Committee: 2011 Department: DeGroote School of Business Title: Communications Officer Why I volunteer: I have volunteered with the United Way in some way for the past 7 years. I want to continue to positively impact the community I live and work in.

	Joined Committee: 2010 Department: McMaster University Retirees Association (MURA) Title: Retiree A little bit about me: I have two daughters- Tracy, an Associate Dean at Humber College and Donna, who lives in British Columbia. I also have 4 grandsons - Ryder, Liam, Keegan, and Jake. I volunteer at the DTC and also with the United Way for my first time this year. I worked at the University of Windsor for 20 years at the School of Dramatic Arts and Faculty of Law. Why I volunteer: I believe the United Way helps all people.

	Joined Committee: 2011 Department: Pediatrics Title: Administrative Assistant Why I volunteer: I think the United Way makes life possible for hundreds of residents in the Burlington and Hamilton Area and I help by contributing my time.

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