Staff

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Director

Elizabeth provides leadership and strategic direction to the Institute and guides the development of all programs.

Community Engaged Learning Manager

İlknur works to maintain and improve the integration of community-engaged teaching, learning, and research.

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Research Projects Assistant

Kendra provides research and project support at the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute.

Communications Assistant

Lauren provides communication support for CESI.

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Guelph Lab Facilitator

Sam develops and manages projects for the Guelph Lab, a collaboration between the Institute and the City of Guelph.

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Global Engagement Specialist

Sam leads the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute's global engagement strategy in partnership with the Guelph Institute of Development Studies.

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Administrative Assistant

Shirley provides administrative support to CESI. 

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Community Engaged Learning Manager

Lindsey is currently on parental leave.