Office of the Director

Manager of Finance, Grants & Contracts
braundd@uoguelph.ca

Armed with an MBA, advanced-level accounting expertise, and an undergraduate degree in mathematics, Donna combines strategic thinking with a passion for numbers to keep budgets on track. She brings extensive experience in financial management, operations, and grant administration, along with a proven ability to streamline processes and enhance financial reporting systems.

Donna’s strategic approach to budgeting, compliance, and funding allocation has supported large-scale research initiatives and driven organizational success. Her talent for transforming complex processes into efficient solutions will play a key role in advancing the Institute’s mission and impact.

Procurement and Resources Manager
g360proc@uoguelph.ca

Stephanie holds an MSc in Biology from the University of British Columbia Okanagan, where her research applied population genomics techniques to species conservation and fisheries management of kokanee salmon. Prior to and following her graduate work, Stephanie was involved in the monitoring and protection of biodiversity through DNA barcoding from 2004 to 2024 at the University of Guelph. She first developed expertise in implementing and optimizing high throughput laboratory workflows for the advancement of species identification, then transitioned to managing the molecular laboratory of the Genomics Unit at the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics.

Stephanie brings expertise and experience in team leadership, human resources, project management, research administration, communications, and inventory management to support the procurement needs of the Morwick G360 team

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Research Communications and Outreach Manager
mg360@uoguelph.ca

Becky completed her BSc. with honors in Microbiology with a minor in Biotechnology, and her MSc. in Pathobiology with a specialty in veterinary infectious diseases, both from the University of Guelph. She has experience working on antimicrobial resistance, whole genome sequencing and bioinformatic analysis​, COVID-surveillance in wastewater ​and science communication.

Becky works closely with the Director (Dr. Beth Parker) and uses her diverse background to facilitate internal and external communications both on and off campus, STEM communication material, event management, community outreach, public relations and supporting MG360 as a whole.