Dean's office

Dr. Scott Neilsen
Dr. Scott Neilsen
Interim Dean, School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies | Associate Professor, School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies & Department of Archaeology

Dr. Scott Neilsen is the interim Dean of the School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies. His current research interests are connected to his supervision of graduate students, and relationships he has with various heritage stakeholders in Labrador and Newfoundland. This includes research related to Innu, Inuit and Mi’Kmaq archaeological history, Indigenous and co-management of cultural and natural resources, the decolonization of archaeology and academia, repatriation, critical theory, contemporary archaeology, digital archaeology, and cultural resources management policies and practices. Read more...

 

E: deanofsass@mun.ca |

Karla Abbass
Karla Abbass
Executive Assistant | School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies

Karla Abbass (Settler, she/her) grew up in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Co-Operative) at Memorial University (St. John’s Campus) from 2003-2008. During that time, she was fortunate to complete a semester at Harlow. She is looking forward to familiarizing herself with a third Memorial campus here in Labrador. Read more...

E: karla.abbass@mun.ca |

Sherry Bennett
Sherry Bennett
Administrative Assistant I | School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies

Sherry Bennett has called Happy Valley-Goose Bay home since she moved here with her family from Central Newfoundland at the tender age of 9. Her administrative career has spanned over 40 years, with all positions based in Labrador, including positions at: Labrador Specialty Services Inc., Serco, CBDC, NunatuKavut, Astaldi (with the Muskrat Falls Project), and SEM-Hatch (with the Voisey’s Bay Underground Expansion Project). Read more...

E: sherry.bennett@mun.ca |

Doreen Best
Doreen Best
Senior Administrative Officer | School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies

Doreen joined the Labrador Campus team in April 2012. She was born and raised in Labrador and graduated from high school in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. She holds a Masters Certificate in Project Management from Memorial and York University. She also has a diploma in Administration supplemented by further studies in communication, leadership, finance, human relations and business management. Prior to joining the Labrador Campus, Doreen worked with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Bell Aliant, NL Legal Aid Commission, and the College of the North Atlantic. Read more..

E: doreen.best@mun.ca |

Paula Cooke
Paula Cooke
Administrative Staff Specialist III | School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies
E: paula.cooke@mun.ca |