Dave Mammoliti

Acting Director, DeGroote School of Business

Capability Award: Drives Results

Examples of how Dave demonstrates our leadership capabilities:

• he tackles any project with McMaster’s strategic priorities in mind;
• he freely offers his time and expertise to ensure initiatives are successful, even when they are outside his defined role;
• he seamlessly balances his personal and professional growth with both career expectations and family obligations;
• he always weighs cost/benefit options to ensure fiscal responsibility; and
• his commitment to McMaster’s culture through committees and organizational initiatives is truly commendable.

Erica Balch

Public Relations Manager, Mills Library, Communications and Public Affairs

Capability Award: Invests in Relationships

Examples of how Erica demonstrates our leadership capabilities:

• she contributed to the enhancement of McMaster’s brand, reputation and financial success through the launch of the Forward With Integrity website and promotions;
• she has an exceptional ability to build relationships with colleagues across departments, units and faculties;
• she is service oriented in her approach, willing to collaborate and listen;
• she has created a positive student, employee and partner experience through her tireless work as the communications lead on several strategic initiatives;
• she actively engages in the McMaster community by sitting on committees, participating in meetings, and covering special events after hours; and
• she easily juggles competing and conflicting priorities with tact and good humour.

Shelly Easton

Manager, Communications, Communications and Public Affairs

Capability Award: Takes a Strategic Approach

Examples of how Shelly demonstrates our leadership capabilities:

• she promotes a positive, world-class image of the University through her contributions;
• she incorporates her extensive experience at McMaster, along with her knowledge of industry trends and current affairs, into fundraising proposals in support of the University’s priorities;
• she supports other fundraisers by coaching them on best practices, potential pitfalls, and best ways forward;
• she has gained the trust of senior fundraising leaders at McMaster, helping to find just the right words to inspire significant and ground-breaking donations; and
• her commitment to McMaster’s culture through participation in alumni and community events is truly commendable.

Sonia Hawrylyshyn

Manager, Employee Career Services, Human Resources Services

Capability Award: Develops People

Examples of how Sonia demonstrates our leadership capabilities:

• she has a genuine interest in individuals’ development;
• she understands diversity and the barriers individuals may have – helping individuals to focus on what is within their control;
• she has helped many employees change their outlook on the concept of “career”, and to find meaning in their work;
• she provides balanced and timely feedback by not only taking time to debrief and celebrate success, but to help identify opportunities for improvement; and
• she leads by example – enrolling in her own continuing education and applying her learning immediately.