Catherine McGoveran

Catherine McGoveran serves as the Head of Research (Scholarly Communication and Data) and Academic Director at the Ottawa-Outaouais Research Data Centre at the University of Ottawa since August 2013. Responsibilities include budget development, financial management, and administrative oversight, while actively collaborating with stakeholders such as Statistics Canada and university departments to advocate for the research community and ensure operational efficiency. Catherine's previous roles encompass leadership in various library functions, instructional contributions as a lecturer, and involvement in research and administrative projects across multiple institutions, including Dalhousie University and Carleton University. Educational qualifications include a Master of Library and Information Studies from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Political Science from Carleton University.