Kerrie Martin
Senior Manager, Black Student Success
Email: kerrie.martin@mcmaster.caKerrie Martin is an equity-driven leader with more than 20 years of experience advancing student success, leadership development, and inclusive excellence in higher education. A qualified teacher with a graduate degree in counselling and coaching, Kerrie brings a wealth of experience, insight, and a deep commitment to equity and community building.
Dr. Clare Warner, PhD
Director, Equity, Access and Belonging, Student Affairs
Email: warnec4@mcmaster.caPhone: 905-525-9140 x 27614
Dr. Clare Warner is the inaugural Director of Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism in Student Affairs at McMaster University. She supports the promotion of equity and inclusion values and goals through the vision, mission and mandate of the division and provides strategic guidance focused on building, strengthening and evaluating inclusive programming, environments, policies and processes within Student Affairs.
Aaron Parry
Program Coordinator
Email: bss@mcmaster.caPhone: 905-525-9140 x 20759
Aaron Parry is a McMaster alumni who has a breadth of experience in Black community work in the Hamilton region, focused on youth engagement and historical/cultural preservation. They worked most recently in the Office of the Associate Dean, EDII within McMaster’s Faculty of Science. Aaron oversees the core administrative functions of the BSSC, and ensures the Centre’s smooth day-to-day operations.
Efe Chehore
Black Student Outreach and Transition Coordinator
Email: chehoree@mcmaster.caPhone: 905-525-9140 x 20987
Efe Chehore brings more than eight years in student engagement and success across post-secondary and community settings, with a deep and proven commitment to advocating for the holistic wellbeing and academic success of Black students in higher education. Efe worked most recently as the Imani Black Academic Mentorship Program and Black Student Engagement Facilitator within the Student Life and International Student Centre at the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus.
Chinazo Okereke, CHRP
Black Student Career and Postgraduate Specialist
Email: okerec1@mcmaster.caPhone: 905-525-9140 x 20995
Chinazo Okereke is a Certified Human Resource Professional who brings 15 years of experience in recruitment and selection, candidate/client relationship management, training, career coaching and talent development. Chinazo is experienced in guiding students and job candidates through the exploration of career options and developing career growth strategies.
Susanne Dorder
Black Student Wellness Counsellor
Email: dorders@mcmaster.caSusanne brings nearly 20 years of experience in healing, psychotherapy, expressive arts, education, and community wellness. Her work is deeply rooted in culturally responsive care and supporting racialized communities through holistic approaches to mental health and well-being.
Student Staff Team
Jennifer Mushagalusa, BHSc '27
BSSC Program Support Assistant (Welcome Week Student Planner)
Jennifer Mushagalusa is a Level III Honours Health Sciences student, 2024 Onyx Scholar and 2023 Wawanesa Loran Finalist. As a BSSC Program Support Assistant, she contributes to program coordination, Welcome Week planning, and student engagement initiatives that strengthen belonging and community for Black students at McMaster.
Boluwatiwi Mafikuyomi, BEng '27
BSSC Communication Assistant and Student Navigator
Boluwatiwi (Tiwi) Mafikuyomi is a third-year Electrical Engineering student at McMaster University. As a Communication Assistant and Student Navigator at the Black Student Success Centre (BSSC), she supports student engagement, student inquiries, appointments, and front-desk operations—helping the lounge run smoothly as a welcoming space for Black students.
