Our team
Dr. Ailsa Craig
Special Advisor to the President on Continuing Education
Professor of Sociology
Dr. Ailsa Craig is a full professor of Sociology, former Interim Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), former Associate Dean, Curriculum and Programs and has served as Head of the Department of Sociology. Dr. Craig is also a co-founder and co-chair of the first 2SLGBTQIA+ community centre in Newfoundland and Labrador (Quadrangle), and a 2016 recipient of the President’s Award for Outstanding Teaching (Faculty). A Fulbright alum and graduate of New York University in the United States and York University in Toronto, Ontario, Dr. Craig is committed to building sustainable, accountable structures that support ongoing EDI-AR, accessibility and community engagement in higher and continuing educational spaces.
Email: acraig@mun.ca
Hamed Ismail
Web Content and Digital Marketing Advisor,
Continuing Education
Hamed Ismail holds an MBA from Memorial University and a BSc with honors in Psychology from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Hamed is an experienced digital marketing professional with expertise in social media marketing, e-commerce management, content marketing, and website management with multiple certifications from industry leaders. Hamed is dedicated to problem-solving, process optimization, and enhancing customer experiences across all platforms he oversees.
Email: hamed.ismail@mun.ca
Ella Banfield
Continuing Education Program Assistant
Student team member
Ella Banfield is a third year student at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador (MUN) studying French and History in the Humanities and Social Sciences department. Ella is an executive member of the history society at MUN. She also graduated from the Holy Heart of Mary High School International Baccalaureate program. Currently, she is working with Dr. Craig exploring continuing education programs at MUN.
Chelsey Oldford
Executive Assistant to the Special Advisor to the President on Continuing Education
Email: chelsey.oldford@mi.mun.ca