Our Team
Elisa Tersigni
Faculty Programing Development Officer
Elisa leads the design and delivery of researcher development programming with a focus on strategic grant writing. Working collaboratively with partners across the University, Elisa develops programs that support faculty and research teams throughout the research lifecycle. She holds a PhD in English and Book History & Print Culture from the University of Toronto.
Elizabeth Parke
Faculty Programming Development Officer
Elizabeth joined the CRIS team from UTM in 2022, where she was the Senior Research Associate for Collaborative Digital Research. Elizabeth has tremendous experience working closely with humanities and social science researchers and we are thrilled to have her leading the development of programming to align with our Researcher Development Framework.
Holly Shulman
Senior Analyst, Rankings
Holly coordinates the University’s submissions to international rankings organizations and leads analysis to supports our culture of data-driven decision-making that aligns with the University’s research strategic objectives. She brings several years of experience within the university ranking field. Holly holds a PhD in Medical Geography from the University of Leeds and has worked in academia for several years.
Krystyna Kongats
Manager, CRIS Operations & Programs
Krystyna leads the planning and delivery of programs, services, and digital platforms that advance researcher development, including management of the CRIS Collaboration Space. She holds a PhD in Public Health and has extensive experience working across disciplines to build partnerships and collaborative research environments.
Margot Lautens
Project Officer
Margot supports Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) initiatives, working closely with colleagues across the University. They help design and deliver services that support researchers in identifying their digital needs, assessing technical requirements, and implementing effective solutions through targeted tools, resources, and training. Margot holds a PhD in Molecular Genetics and brings extensive experience in data science and research.
Shirley Chung
Special Projects Officer
Shirley is responsible for the planning and execution of projects that advance research impact, foster inclusive excellence, and support mentorship activities at the University. She holds a Master of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering and has several years of experience working in the federal research funding space.
Stephanie Scodras
Research Tools & Technology Liaison
Stephanie develops programming and resources to connect researchers to innovative research tools and technology. She holds a Master of Science in Physical Therapy and a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Toronto and, brings her many years of research and teaching experience to the role.
Tim Li
Collaborative Programs Officer
Tim leads the design and delivery of collaboration focused supports that enable faculty and their key partners to engage in meaningful cross-divisional, interdisciplinary, community-based, and major team partnerships. He holds a Master of Science Communication and previously supported public health and policy research.
Vinita Haroun
Director, CRIS
Vinita joined the University of Toronto in July 2019 as the founding director of the Centre for Research & Innovation Support. Vinita works closely with our faculty and partners across the University to develop and promote programming and resources to support research across all of our campuses.
