Administration

Heather Angus-Lee

Communications Lead

Heather Angus-Lee is responsible for strategy and implementation of internal and external communications to support the work of the researchers and departmental staff of PHRI. Prior to joining PHRI in 2018, she was a writer and editor for Health Quality Ontario (now Ontario Health) and before that, a digital communications specialist for private sector businesses as well as the public sector.

She was trained as a print journalist at Ryerson University in Toronto, and worked for 15 years as editor of magazines and newspapers. She happily made the transition to digital communications in 2003, benefiting from training in search engine optimization (SEO), website information architecture, and more. Her credo: Science needs stories!

Susan Ercole

Administrator, Human Resources and Facilities

Susan Ercole is responsible for all human resources activities including recruitment, succession planning, employee relations, career development, position evaluation, performance management and facilities at PHRI.

She holds a Human Resources Management Postgraduate Degree, Business Administration and Accounting Diplomas and has more than 15 years of experience in human resources.

Kirsten Grubic

Research Development & Education Advisor/Health & Safety Coordinator

Kirsten joined PHRI in 2011 and leads research development initiatives and education programs for PHRI researchers, leaders and staff. Kirsten is responsible for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of these initiatives. She is also responsible for the Health & Safety program.

Prior to joining PHRI, Kirsten worked as an HR Generalist for Hamilton Health Sciences and as an HR/Education Consultant within the health care industry.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from McMaster University, Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from Mohawk College and Certificate in Adult Education from St. Francis Xavier University.