Administration Team

Director of Administration, Mary Liu 

  • Responsible for the operational and strategic management of the Department
  • Plans workforce structures and establishes departmental goals and objectives in accordance with the Department’s strategic plan
  • Provides direction and leadership to Division Heads, faculty members, Division Administrators, and managers


Administrative Coordinator to the Department Head, Donna Combs

  • Responsible for coordinating division reviews, site visits, and departmental events
  • Supports the Equity Committee and Awards Committee
  • Organizes the annual academic activity reports


Communications and Office Manager, Laurie Golding

  • Responsible for operations of the Administrative Office including IT, space and facilities management, and equipment purchases
  • Responsible for internal communication initiatives
  • Chairs the Administration Office’s Health & Safety Committee and is the Administration Office’s Fire Warden


Communications Manager, Valentine Contival

  • Responsible for the Department’s communications, including social media, strategies
  • Responsible for external communication initiatives
  • Provides advice to Divisions regarding UBC Cybersecurity and Brand & Marketing policies and best practices


Administrative Assistant to the Department Head, Kelsie Atwater 

  • Responsible for the Department Head’s schedule and correspondence
  • Supports the Executive Committee and other meetings for the Department Head


Project Coordinator, Nehal Gupta 

  • Responsible for coordinating the design, development, management, execution, and evaluation of projects that advance strategic objectives as outlined the Department of Medicine’s strategic plan
  • Provides advice to Divisions on moving forward projects and initiatives related to divisional strategic plans

Division Heads and Administrators