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: Department: Title: United Way Representative

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: 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 from the department of Math & Stats in 2005 after 30 years. I currently volunteer with: Annual McMaster Children's Party, McMaster University Retirees Association (MURA), Dundas Community Services, and am now heading a new committee working to improve the number of activities and events available for "Active Retirees" in Dundas. 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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