Mickel Allen

Mickel A. Allen is a Research and Administration Specialist in the Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation at York University. In this role, he supports institutional research strategy, internal funding programs, and research administration initiatives that advance innovation and scholarly excellence across the university. Mickel works closely with senior leadership, including the Associate Vice-President, Strategy & Impact, to enhance research support services, improve administrative processes, and strengthen engagement with the research community. Her accomplishments include the implementation of a centralized research support ticketing system, contributions to York University's Diversity, Equity, Decolonization, and Inclusion (DEDI) Toolkit, and the development of resources and programs that support researchers throughout the research lifecycle. She is also a published contributor to the Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI) Catalyst magazine and