Amy Burridge
Interim Director
Email: abburridge@mun.ca

Amy is the Interim Director with the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship. She is a graduate of Memorial, holding a Bachelor of Commerce degree (with focus areas in entrepreneurship and human resources) and a Masters of Education (Post-secondary studies).

Amy has a background in supporting student success through her experience as a Student Advisor with the CPA Atlantic School of Business and leading the Student Services team at the College of the North Atlantic. She has also worked with entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial support centres, such as Youth Ventures, Junior Achievement, and spent two years as MCE's Marketing and Events Lead. Amy has a passion for innovation and continuous progress and is excited to make an impact and grow the startup sector in NL. 

Originally from the west coast of the province, Amy has called St. John’s home since her undergrad days, where she now lives with her husband and their three children. She plays and teaches piano and loves to adventure around the area with her family.

 

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Didan Wedderburn
Marketing and Events Coordinator
Email: dwedderburn@mun.ca 

Meet Didan Wedderburn, the Marketing & Events Coordinator at the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship. In her role, she ensures the entrepreneurial spirit thrives at Memorial University by creating strong connections with students, staff, and clients, organizing MCE's events, overseeing the centre's co-working space, and supervising a talented team of students.

Didan holds a Master of Education in Curriculum, Teaching & Learning Studies and a Bachelor's in Theology with a minor in Guidance & Counselling. Her versatile professional background spans various industries, including Telecommunications, Retail Sales & Marketing, Food Service and Catering, Second Language Education, and Cross-cultural Adaptation. She has also nurtured a lifelong passion for entrepreneurship.

As an MCE alumna, Didan kickstarted her entrepreneurial journey through the Entrepreneurial Internship program and earned recognition as an Ignite Fund awardee for her dedication to transforming ideas into impactful initiatives. She founded Resilient Foreigner, a startup that equips people working or studying abroad to conquer acculturative stress, enabling them to adapt and thrive in their host countries.

Originally from Jamaica, Didan has spent the last two decades travelling throughout the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. Her global experiences enrich her perspective and drive her passion for entrepreneurship at MCE.

 

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John Ennis
Interim Programs Manager 
Email: john.ennis@mun.ca 

John Ennis is the Interim Manager of Programs at the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship, where he manages entrepreneurial training, funding opportunities, and fosters innovation among Memorial University students.

A Civil Engineering graduate, John also holds certifications in Design Thinking, Agile Development, Cybersecurity, and Lean Six Sigma. With extensive experience delivering transformative business solutions for early-stage startups, newly acquired companies, and a global enterprise, he founded the xLab for Internal Innovation at Ericsson to accelerate employee ideas.

Born and raised in St. John’s, John is passionate about teaching and driving entrepreneurial growth within Newfoundland & Labrador to allow more Memorial graduates to build meaningful careers with local companies. Outside of work, he and his partner enjoy running, cooking, and woodworking.