Our team

We have a fantastic team of individuals who are all committed to helping you and your company grow!

Seeking new members to join MIP’s Board of Directors - more information below.

**Gailene Tobin Vandenheuvel**

Chief Executive Officer

**Richard Watson**

Lead Building Operator

**Nothando Hlomula**

Financial Coordinator

Prabhjeet phanguar

Financial Coordinator

**Mark Stewart**

Director, Park Operations

**Melissa Denomme**

Conference & Hospitality Operations Manager

**Laura LaForme**

Financial Coordinator

**Amanda Walton**

Administrative & Operations Assistant

**Estefania Patino**

Financial Coordinator

**Luke Meneok**

Conference Services Assistant

**Sarah dardarian**

Director, Strategic Marketing and Partnerships

**Moe Graszat**

Fitness Facility Manager

Board of Directors

MIP’s Board of Directors is made up of a group of professionals with diverse experience and backgrounds in many different areas of innovation and business growth. The Board provides independent oversight and stewardship to the organization, ensuring financial viability and sustainability, assessing and managing risk to strategically grow and expand the Park.

*NEW* MIP is looking for skilled leaders to join our Board of Directors in a volunteer role. We welcome individuals with experience in life sciences, advanced materials, manufacturing, information technology, academic settings, commercializing research, building research infrastructure, technology investments (VC, angel), and those with financial or legal expertise, international experience, and large business knowledge. We also value applicants who can add diversity to the Board. More details available here.

Please send your application, including your CV and a letter outlining your relevant experience and reasons for wanting to join the MIP Board, to mip@mcmaster.ca.

Our Members

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