The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education admin and support team work alongside the Department Chair, Program Directors, researchers, and instructors as well as being vital resource personnel for students. Team members may include academic advisors and coordinators, general administration, technicians, and others.
Nada Abu-Merhy
(she/her/hers)
514.396.2357
nada.abu-merhy [at] mcgill.ca
Undergraduate Student Advisor
Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE)
Nada supports both undergraduate and graduate students within KPE in the areas of academic advising, student affairs, records, and class scheduling. She further provides academic support to all KPE academics and staff working on program and course reviews and revisions.
Josee Di Sano
(she/her/hers)
514.398.8006
josee.disano [at] mcgill.ca
Coordinator
Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE)
Josee is the frontline administrator for the department as well as monitoring payroll for Research Administrators and Graders as well as student stipends.
Stephane Leblanc
(he/him/his)
514.398.2356
stephane.leblanc [at] mcgill.ca
Equipment Manager
Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE)
Stephane manages KPE’s inventory of equipment, including new orders and maintenance to existing gear. He further provides support to physical education courses (i.e. equipment setup and monitoring) as well as general equipment support to all KPE personnel.
Sonia Masi
(she/her/hers)
sonia.masi [at] mcgill.ca
Administrative Student Affairs Coordinator
Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE)
Sonia is the Graduate Program Coordinator for the KPE department. She is responsible for graduate funding, TAs & Graders, and all other matters related to KPE student affairs and graduate studies.
Sanjeev Panigrahy
(he/him/his)
514.399.9642
sanjeev.panigrahy [at] mcgill.ca
Chief Local Area Network (LAN) Technician
Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE)
Sanjeev provides technical support to all KPE personnel.
Tanya Vecchiarino
(she/her/hers)
514.398.2330
tanya.vecchiarino [at] mcgill.ca
Administrative Manager
Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE)
Tanya provides administrative support to all KPE personnel. She oversees department funds, manages KPE’s hires and is the department’s resource for troubleshooting within Workday software.
