Steven N. Liss, PhD 

Vice-Principal (Research)

research@queensu.ca

• Queen's research strategy
• External policy
• External liaison

Susan Marlin

Associate Vice-Principal
(Operations in Research)

• Support the development and sustainability of major research initiatives
• Through working with our service units, support the delivery of high-quality and effective services for research relating to development and compliance
• Develop/revise broad university policies and procedures relating to research
• Address immediate and serious issues relating to research (risk management) 

Sonja Verbeek

Director to the Office of the Vice-Principal (Research)

sv4@queensu.ca

613-533-6000 ext. 75716

• International liaison officer (Research)
• Financial/HR officer
• Research Centres and Institutes five-year and provisional review processes
• Strategic planning and research policy

Jason Schmelzle

Research Associate

jay.schmelzle@queensu.ca

613-533-6000 ext. 79453

• Research and project management support for the Associate Vice-Principal (Research)

Brenda Lesslie

Office Supervisor/

Assistant to the Vice-Principal (Research)

lesslieb@queensu.ca

613-533-6000 ext. 75717

• Scheduling and support for the Vice-Principal (Research)
• Office supervisor
• Senior level support

Sue Richardson

Administrative Coordinator

sue.richardson@queensu.ca

613-533-6000 ext. 78856

• Administrative support for the Vice-Principal (Research) and the Director

Monica St. Pierre

Finance/Human Resources Coordinator

stpierre@queensu.ca

613-533-6000 ext. 79342

•  Human resources and budget co ordinator

Kelly Blair-Matuk
Coordinator

Research Activities and Communications

kelly.blair-matuk@queensu.ca

613-533-6000 ext. 78292

• Special events
• Research promotion

Melinda Knox

Coordinator

Research Activities and Communications

knoxm@queensu.ca

613-533-6000 ext. 75493

• Special events
• Research promotion

ferrism@queensu.ca

613-533-6000 ext. 78861

• Administrative Assistant to Associate Vice-Principal (Research)
• Monitors operating and non-operating accounts

Tina Burke

Departmental Assistant

research@queensu.ca

613-533-6000 ext. 36933

• Reception and general inquiries
• Administrative Assistant to the Director
• Special Projects and Events
• Administrative Support for External Relations