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Since its inception, the Grenfell Office of Engagement has established itself as a key player in supporting the rural and regional needs of western Newfoundland. Through outreach and grassroots engagement activities, the office has strengthened its presence, positioning itself and the campus as an integral part of the region's socioeconomic fabric. Impacts have been particularly felt in the areas of entrepreneurship support, regional and Indigenous engagement, industry engagement and applied research.

Last year, despite the challenges of the pandemic, the staff of the Grenfell Office of Engagement continued to implement Memorial's Engagement Framework at Grenfell Campus, albeit it in a mostly online, virtual capacity, including community engaged learning, experiential learning, and the activities of the Navigate Entrepreneurship Centre.

As we move forward, our office is committed to fully realizing its potential as an engine of regional development. Now more than ever before our office can contribute to and support communities, organizations and governments as they adapt to the new reality presented to us. We must pursue opportunities to collaborate with others to enhance the economic, social and cultural vibrancy of its region. Fundamental to this vision is the successful preparation of students to become engaged citizens, dedicated to strengthening their communities in the wake of monumental change..

Our team:

Navigate Advisory Board

Adam Anderson - Resource Innovations Inc.
Gertrude Bradbury - Locke's Electrical
Sheila Coleman - TCII
Todd Hennessey - Grenfell
Mark Tierney - ACOA
Lynn Kendall - Grenfell
Ken Carter - Grenfell
Billy Newell - Grenfell
Chad Simms - CNA
Denise Gibbons - CNA