Our Team
Jerry Bannister is the Director of the MacEachen Institute and an聽Associate Professor聽in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. As Director, Dr. Bannister identifies key strategic聽research directions and priorities聽for the Institute, with oversight from the Governing Council.
Within 海角社区, Dr. Bannister has served in a number of roles, including Director of the聽Marine Affairs Program聽and Coordinator of the聽Canadian Studies Program. Outside 海角社区, he has served on national organizations, including the Canadian Humanities and Social Sciences Awards Committee, the Council of the Canadian Historical Association, and as Chair of the Editorial Board of the聽Canadian Historical Review.
Hilary Doda is the Project Coordinator at the MacEachen Institute, and a regular part-time instructor at the聽Fountain School of Performing Arts. In her role as Project Coordinator, she coordinates grants with funding bodies, manages research projects, and handles the nuts and bolts of financial and office administration.
Dr. Doda served as CUPE representative for Theatre to the FPSA faculty for multiple terms. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the聽, and sits on the board of the聽.
Karina Matys is the Communications and Outreach Coordinator. She manages communications, external partnerships, and outreach and development for the MacEachen Institute. Looking to partner with the MacEachen on an event? Reach out to Karina to inquire!聽