This page offers brief profiles of WCRI's administrative staff. To learn more about the administrative roles of these individuals please visit our Research Services page.

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ALEXANDRA CHAPPELL, BHSc
Alexandra Chappell is the research ethics co-ordinator at WCRI. Alexandra is responsible for the co-ordination of all aspects of the submission, review, revision and approval of research protocols at Women's College Hospital. Ms. Chappell earned a degree in Health Science with Honours Specialization in Biology from the University of Western Ontario. She also holds a post-graduate certificate in clinical research from Humber College. Her previous employment experience in the area of research ethics was at the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, Ontario Cancer Research Ethics Board.

Contact information:
Phone: 416-351-3732 ext. 2723
Fax: 416-351-3746

HEATHER GIBSON, BA
Heather Gibson is the research communications advisor at WCRI. Heather directs and implements the Institute's communications strategy, and is dedicated to delivering timely and accurate reporting of the research institute's activities to key stakeholder groups within the hospital. Heather also facilitates proposal writing and document development for events, opportunities and new initiatives.

With over six years of experience in corporate and advancement communications, Heather joins WCRI after her three-year tenure at the Sunnybrook Foundation, where she developed a wide variety of corporate and advancement communications materials. In her current role, Heather works closely with the Women's College Hospital Communications Team and the Women's College Hospital Foundation to advance the work and profile of WCRI's scientists.

Contact information:
Phone: 416-351-3732 ext. 3824
Fax: 416-351-3746

KATHLEEN MELITON, B.Comm
Kathleen Meliton is administrative assistant to the vice-president, research.

Contact information:
Phone: 416-351-3732 ext. 2711
Fax: 416-351-3746

CARLYN NAMETH, BSc
Carlyn Nameth is the Special Projects Coordinator at WCRI. She currently manages trainee initiatives at WCRI as well as other special projects based at the research institute.

Ms. Nameth holds an undergraduate degree in science from McMaster University. She previously worked at the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital.

Contact Information:
Phone: 416-351-3732 ext. 3755
Fax: 416-351-3746

HELEN PHAM
Helen Pham is the grants co-ordinator at WCRI. Helen is responsible for co-ordinating post-award research grant administration and is the liaison between the grant holders and the finance office.

Helen has previously been part of the research staff at the clinical epidemiology unit of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and at the Institute for Clinical and Evaluative Studies (ICES). Helen is currently completing a BA in health services administration at Ryerson University.

Contact information:
Phone: 416-351-3732 ext. 2180
Fax: 416-351-3746

DIANA RAYMOND-WATTS, BA
Diana Raymond-Watts is the research manager at WCRI. Diana is responsible for managing all aspects of the research ethics review process at WCH. She also manages the contract and agreement review process and administratively reviews all WCRI research proposals.

Ms. Raymond-Watts completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto, where she studied human biology and women's studies and is currently in the process of completing a diploma in health services management at Ryerson University. Her previous employment experiences include assisting the executive director of operations at the Princess Margaret Hospital as well as working on various research projects at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health's Health Systems Research and Consulting Unit.

Contact information:
Phone: 416-351-2535
Fax: 416-351-3746

KATHARINE SCHWARTZ
Katharine Schwartz is Director, Research Operations at the Women’s College Research Institute and leader of our Research Operations team. Katharine is responsible for ensuring ongoing sound financial and administrative management of research activities at Women’s College.

Katharine has over 9 years of experience in research administration at Toronto area academic hospitals including the University Health Network, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the Hospital for Sick Children. Her most recent position was Business Officer at the Toronto General Research Institute, where she was responsible for managing the Institute's day-to-day operations and leading various strategic initiatives.

Contact Information:
Phone: 416-351-3780
Fax: 416-351-3746

HELEN STEPKO
Helen Stepko is the receptionist at WCRI. Helen is the main contact person, receiving all general inquiries and deliveries. She is responsible for maintaining all office supplies and equipment and facility management. She provides general administrative support to the WCRI administrative team.

Ms. Stepko has over 30 years experience as a receptionist. Prior to working at WCRI, she worked at the Hospital for Sick Children.

Contact information:
Phone: 416-351-3732 ext. 2702
Fax: 416-351-3746

HAITAO  ZHANG, BSc
Haitao Zhang is the systems administrator at WCRI. Haitao is responsible for providing computer technical support for WCRI staff and administration of WCRI computer network and website. He also designs and develops databases for research projects.

Mr. Zhang completed a B.Sc in computer science at McMaster University.

Contact information:
Phone: 416-351-3732 ext. 2720
Fax: 416-351-3746