Student Training
Haley Piper
Project Development Officer
In my role, I lead outreach efforts to potential partners, identifying and engaging key collaborators to advance our research objectives. I coordinate and document meetings between these partners and our research team, ensuring productive dialogue and continuity. Additionally, I support our grant development process by drafting letters of support and preparing essential documents for our proposals. These responsibilities are crucial for nurturing partnerships and securing funding necessary for our projects' success.
Contact Information
Email: piperh@mcmaster.ca
LinkedIn: haleycpiper
Ayat Atif
Media Strategy Specialist
Ayat, an undergraduate commerce student at the DeGroote School of Business, adeptly combines entrepreneurship and multimedia expertise as a Media Strategy Specialist at The Reframery. Crafting case studies, curating promotional content, and leading outreach, Ayat catalyzes a substantial impact on McMaster University's entrepreneurial community. This role aligns seamlessly with Ayat's passion for entrepreneurship and multimedia, contributing holistically to the university's landscape. In her free time, Ayat dedicates herself to self-cinematography, a testament to her commitment to impactful storytelling, both personally and professionally.
Contact Information
Email: atifa6@mcmaster.ca
LinkedIn: ayatatif
Veerash Palanichamy
Software Developer
Veerash Palanichamy is a student in the Software Engineering MASc program at McMaster University, interested in software development. He is responsible for rebuilding Reframery's marketplace, and deployment & maintenance of all Reframery products.
Contact Information
Email: palanicv@mcmaster.ca
LinkedIn: veerashp
Saad Tariq
Web Developer
Saad Tariq is a student in the Computer Science program at McMaster University with a keen interest in full-stack web development. He is responsible for rebuilding the Reframery website, adding new features, and developing and integrating new applications, including an administrative portal, learning management system, and forum, as well as developing the CRCE website.
Contact Information
Email: tariqs26@mcmaster.ca
LinkedIn: saad-tariq-cs
Musfirah Muzafar
Business Research & Development Strategist
I am responsible for developing comprehensive modules on fundamental business principles, tailored to accommodate varying levels of complexity in business plans and operations across different entrepreneurial learner groups globally. I adapt resource structures for optimal learning outcomes, and actively contribute to research initiatives by gathering and analyzing existing research/data for case development and workshop advancement. I have also served as a bridge between Reframery and partner entities maintaining strong community ties. My goal is to strengthen my business expertise, strong research skills, a cross-cultural understanding, communication abilities, and work with those who share my passion of a global outlook on business.
Contact Information
Email: muzafarm@mcmaster.ca
LinkedIn: musfirahmuzafar
Yusra Hassan
Research & Curriculum Development Specialist
In my role as a curriculum development and research professional, I am in charge of designing educational business courses that align with our organization's objectives. At Reframery, my work takes on an interesting dimension as I conduct in-depth research on demographic patterns in regions such as Ukraine and Kenya. This research informs the development of courses to ensure the best results for the populations that we serve. By staying attuned to the evolving nature of our target markets, I am able to design course content in a manner that is not only academically rigorous but is also relevant and engaging in their given circumstances.
Contact Information
Email: hassay18@mcmaster.ca
LinkedIn: yusrahassan0511
Salina Tellis
Research & Curriculum Development Specialist
As a Curriculum Research & Design Specialist, I manage multiple projects and research global business environments in order to construct and write educational, discussion-prompting case studies. In addition, I develop training materials to facilitate learning among entrepreneurial cohorts regarding principles of inclusion and social responsibility, while aligning economic, social, and environmental goals.
Contact Information
Email: telliss@mcmaster.ca
LinkedIn: salina-tellis
Allison Preyra
Business Research Advisor
Allison Preyra is pursuing her B. Comm degree at McMaster University in the Integrated Business and Humanities program. She is responsible for developing content used within the Reframery course in order to provide advising services to entrepreneurs globally. Allison's focus has been on creating easily accessible media that provides foundational knowledge on an array of topics including digital marketing, e-commerce and sales. She creates interactive resources that are leveraged by students who implement her advice in their professional endeavors.
Contact Information
Email: preyraa@mcmaster.ca
LinkedIn: allisonpreyra
Wonu Adelusi
Business Research Advisor
Wonu works to develop business development learning materials for entrepreneurship crash courses that prioritize social responsibility and inclusion internationally. She works on analyzing existing research on social entrepreneurship and synthesizing findings to complete various tasks including case development, research analysis, and workshop facilitation.
Contact Information
Email: adelusio@mcmaster.ca
LinkedIn: wonu-adelusi
Sehyeon (Julie) Hong
Research & Curriculum Development Specialist
Aligned with CRCE's mission to empower marginalized communities in innovative business ventures, my role is crucial for developing and writing course material that equips engineering students with the skills needed to navigate and succeed in a high-tech business environments. My responsibilities primarily involve creating in-depth course materials by researching and developing business cases. These cases integrate biomedical engineering with entrepreneurial principles, encouraging students to apply analytical tools to address business challenges within the broader context of the biomedical industry.
Contact Information
Email: hongs39@mcmaster.ca
LinkedIn: hong-sehyeon
Shayla Bird
Research Assistant
In my role I actively support research endeavors, engaging in investigative and analytical tasks, data collection, and assisting across different facets of research projects. My primary focus is on exploring strategies to increase community engagement and student intrapreneurship within post-secondary institutions. The work I do at Reframery plays a crucial role in shaping the future of education and student-led social impact.
Contact Information
Email: birds8@mcmaster.ca
LinkedIn: shayla-bird
Hala Arafeh
Curriculum Design and Instruction Co-Lead
This position is integral to the advancement of the Reframery Co-Create Entrepreneurship Program. My responsibilities encompass the development of comprehensive course materials, including the formulation of session structures, pre and post-session assignments, and clearly defined learning goals. Beyond content creation, my role extends to actively co-instructing alongside the Co-Create Instruction Team. This involves supporting the teaching of essential knowledge, facilitating engaging discussions, and helping participants draw meaningful connections between the course content and their individual career ambitions.
Contact Information
Email: arafehh@mcmaster.ca
LinkedIn: hala-arafeh
Mia Aamir
Research Assistant (Independent)
As a Research Assistant, I play a crucial role in the collection, compilation, and analysis of firsthand research data. My responsibilities include creating detailed reports based on my findings and utilizing this information to suggest strategic next steps for both research and program development initiatives. Additionally, I am tasked with collecting and recording best practices for establishing connections with new communities to enhance collaboration and broaden the scope of our initiatives.
Contact Information
Email: aamira6@mcmaster.ca
LinkedIn: amina-aamir