Dean
Dr John Innes
The Dean of Forestry is the chief academic and administrative officer of the Faculty.
For appointments please contact Caryn Horii
Phone: 604-822-6761
Email: john.innes@ubc.ca
Associate Dean, Academic
Dr Robert A Kozak
Responsible for administering all aspects of Forestry undergraduate academic programs.
Phone: 604-822-2402
Email: rob.kozak@ubc.ca
Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Dr Yousry El-Kassaby
Responsible for administering all aspects of Forestry graduate and postdoctoral studies.
Phone: 604-822-1821
Email: y.el-kassaby@ubc.ca
Associate Dean, Research and Innovation
Dr Sally Aitken
Responsible for promoting faculty research and innovation.
Phone: 604–822–6020
Email: sally.aitken@ubc.ca
Associate Dean, Equity and Inclusion
Dr Sarah Gergel
Responsible for promoting equity and diversity in the Faculty.
Phone: 604-822-5163
Email: sarah.gergel@ubc.ca
Assistant Dean, Communications
Susan Gagnon
Responsible for the strategic direction and implementation of the Faculty’s communications and marketing initiatives, both internal and external.
Phone: 604-827-1432
Email: susan.gagnon@ubc.ca
Assistant Dean, Development & Alumni Engagement
Emma Tully
Responsible for overseeing the fundraising and alumni engagement activities in support of the Faculty’s strategic goals.
Phone: 604-822-8716
Email: emma.tully@ubc.ca
Assistant Dean, Professional Education and International Collaboration
Jorma Neuvonen
Responsible for oversight of professional masters programs, and management and development of professional customized training programs and international collaborations.
Phone: 604-822-2807
Email: jorma.neuvonen@ubc.ca
Associate Dean, Asian Strategies
Dr Guangyu Wang
Responsible for collaboration in forestry education and research with Asian Pacific countries.
Phone: 604-822-2681
Email: guangyu.wang@ubc.ca
Graduate Communications & Mentoring
Dr Susan B Watts RPF (Ret)
Responsible for mentoring and teaching of communication skills to Forestry students
Phone: 604-822-6316
Email: sue.watts@ubc.ca