Meet Teresa Lipfert – Budget and Financial Analyst in Media Production Services

Name: Teresa Lipfert

Position: Budget and Financial Analyst in Media and Production Services

How long have you worked at McMaster? I have been in my current position with MPS for two years and and I have been at McMaster for almost five years.

In 3 sentences or less, describe your job and the best part of your job? I manage all the financial activities for MPS. I love every aspect of my job in terms of the work I perform and the team at MPS is incredible and I couldn’t ask for better colleagues.

What is your favourite thing to do when you’re not at work? I couldn’t possibly name just one favourite thing to do outside of work but a few of my favourite things are traveling, enjoying nature, reading and learning languages.

Tell us about a mentor that you’ve had and how they supported your career development? Or how you’ve mentored someone and supported their development? I have had a few mentors while working at McMaster. My current boss, Phil Poelmans, has been wonderful with his guidance and support of my never-ending desire for knowledge and growth as well as championing my current quest to obtain my CPA. Lesley Mills and Donna Shapiro were also instrumental in helping to further my University career and helping to guide me and help me develop in my first few years with McMaster.