Zoe Abell
Manager, Student Financial Services
About me: I am a recent Glendon graduate from the Psychology program. I like to play video games and watch too many true crime documentaries in my spare time, and I have never met a pasta I haven’t loved.
What I do: I am here to help you make sure you can afford your costs and succeed in your studies. If you have questions about budgeting, or need help with your OSAP application, or anything else to do with money, you can come and see me.
Lesley Bartlett
Governance and Records Officer
About me: I’m a proud Glendonite and a lover of all things chocolate.
What I do: I am the secretary of Glendon’s committees that see student petitions and appeals, and beyond that, I take care of some of the background work.
Melina Dres
Advisor, Student Financial Services
About me: Glendon alumna. Sports entertainment enthusiast, specifically American football, MMA and wrestling. Interested in experiencing different cultures through travel and language acquisition.
What I do: I can guide you on all things related to OSAP, scholarships, awards and bursaries, and more.
Yassin Handouleh
Assessor, Transfer Credit and Degree Audit
About me: I am the Wise man with the Great Beard. I love Star wars (original, clones, Rebels, Resistance), Marvel Agents of SHIELDS, Seinfeld and Big Bang Theory and of course all Sports (EXCEPT Hockey). I believe that I have found the Bermuda Triangle since I have been working there for the past 20 years!
Elizabeth Jefferies
Academic Advisor
About me: Hello! My name is Elizabeth and I am a recent graduate of the International Studies program at Glendon and I also studied French and Spanish during my time as a student. I absolutely love theater, music and photography!
What I do: I’m always ready to help you out with any questions you have at the academic services office! Please stop by with any inquiries you have, and I’ll be happy to answer them for you or point you to the person who can!
Bronte Link-Newman
Advising Coordinator
About me: I have been part of the Glendon community since 2014. I enjoy reading and the theatre, basically anything with a good story.
What I do: I’m here to help you navigate your degree. Whether you simply need to clarify a requirement or you want to talk through a change in your intended path, I’m here to talk things through.
Gilles Thibodeau
Director, Academic Services
About me: For the past 10 years, I have been involved in Registrarial duties at various institutions. I have a fascination with process improvements and leveraging technology, all in the name of improved client experiences. I originally trained as an orchestral musician and continue to play the French Horn professionally.
What I do: I lead the small-but-mighty Academic Services Team. Together, we provide exceptional academic and financial guidance to students from registration to graduation.
Ingi Fikry (on leave)
Academic Advisor
About me: I’m a proud Glendon Alumni. I love candy and traveling.
What I do: I help students with navigate degree requirements, choose courses, consider program options, etc.
Kenia Navas (on leave)
Information Clerk
About me: I graduated from Glendon with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree, double major in Hispanic Studies and Sociology. I am trilingual (Spanish, French and English) and I am thrilled to be able to use this great skill at Glendon while helping students with their academic questions and concerns in whichever language they feel most comfortable.
What I do: I greet students/staff/faculty members at the front desk of the Office of Academic Services and help guide them to whoever is the best person to speak to and answer their academic questions/concerns. We help students from the moment they pick their courses up until they are ready to receive their diploma.
