Michele La Vie-Bier

Michele is the institutional lead for Horizon Europe within Simon Fraser University's Institutional Strategic Awards unit in the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. She brings more than 20 years of project management experience leading complex initiatives across the post-secondary, government, and private sectors. Michele is a member of the Canadian Association of Research Administrators (CARA) Horizon Europe Committee and contributes to national efforts advancing Canada's participation in international research and innovation programs. She also participates in the Horizon Europe West Coast Community of Practice, a network of post-secondary institutions working to strengthen Canadian engagement in Horizon Europe. In her role, Michele leads institutional efforts to build awareness, capacity, and engagement in Horizon Europe, supporting researchers and research administrators throughout the funding lifecycle. She champions a cross-functional network of specialists that