Visit our people section for a complete listing of all CMS staff and affiliates.
Key Contacts
Co-Directors: Antje Ellermann and Irene Bloemraad
Program and Administrative Assistant: Maia Johl
For general inquiries about the Centre, the Graduate Certificate in Migration Studies, advertised competitions, initiatives, and other opportunities for affiliates, grad students, visiting scholars, or postdocs; for inquiries regarding routine financial processes and administration, including status of reimbursements and payments
Events and Community Engagement Support: Atmaza Chattopadhyay
For inquiries regarding CMS events including calendar, planning, and logistics; for community-engaged programming and initiatives; for liaising with event speakers, community partners, presenters, suppliers, and attendees
Communications Specialist: Marie Frileux
For inquiries regarding communications, media relations, event promotion, the CMS Weekly Update and social media platforms, and updates to the CMS website or affiliate profiles
Research Manager, Programs and Initiatives: Gabriele Dumpys Woolever
For inquiries regarding existing or potential research projects, partnerships, and grants; requests for event co-sponsorships and proposals for new initiatives; fundraising; and the Global Migration Podcast
Operations Manager: Tracey Mason
For detailed inquiries about finances including operational funds and budgets, grant funds and grant management (including CFREF), and RPIFs; for inquiries about HR matters including student and staff appointments; for inquiries about CMS facilities and maintenance
Engagement Strategist: Javier Ojer
For inquiries regarding community engagement including the Community Advisory Board; research connections with community organizations in BC’s Immigration and Settlement Sector including the annual CMS-Sector Research Collaborations Day, and our work on Decolonization and Indigenous-Settler Strategic initiatives
General Office Hours
Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m in office
Friday from 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m remote
Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays
Mailing Address
Centre for Migration Studies, University of British Columbia
C. K. Choi Building
324 – 1855 West Mall
Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6T 1Z2
For directions on visiting us, see here.