Our Team
Amy Burridge
Director (Interim)
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). She has held many roles with the Centre over the past four years, starting as the Marketing & Events Lead, and transitioning into the Programs Manager role.
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 largest campus of the College of the North Atlantic. She has also worked with entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial support centres, such as Youth Ventures and Junior Achievement. 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.
Jessica Chukwu
AI Innovation and Event Assistant (Student staff)
Email: mcecoop@mun.ca
Jessica is the AI Innovation and Event Support Assistant with the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship. In her current role, she contributes to event planning, supports data analytics, and is supporting MCE and student-founded companies by advising how best to incorporate artificial intelligence.
A Term 5 Computer Engineering student at Memorial University, Jessica has worked with peers from diverse engineering disciplines and across various engineering industries, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives into MCE’s initiatives. She combines technical expertise with creativity, helping ensure MCE’s events and processes are both innovative and engaging.
Outside of work, Jessica enjoys photography and serves in her local church. Born and raised in Nigeria, she finds joy in music, good food, and shared experiences with friends and family.
Afia Obeng
Social Media Assistant + Student Ambassador Team Lead (Student staff)
Email: mcecoop@mun.ca
Afia is the Social Media Marketing Assistant with the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship. She is completing a Master’s in Environmental Systems Engineering and Management and has been with MCE since January 2025, helping to create engaging content, manage campaigns and events, and build connections with the community.
Afia has always enjoyed social media and content creation, first as a hobby and now as a passion to support MCE’s mission. She loves helping startups and students share their stories online and connect with opportunities to grow.
Originally from Ghana, Afia now calls St. John’s home. When she’s not crafting posts or managing campaigns, you’ll find her baking, traveling, or exploring new ways to create digital content.
Taylor Sinnott
Programming and Communications Assistant (Student staff)
Email: mceprograms@mun.ca
Taylor is the Programming and Communications Assistant with the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship. She began her journey with MCE in 2023 as an Event Support and Experience Ventures Intern, where she gained valuable experience in event coordination and program support.
In her current role, she contributes to the planning, marketing, and execution of MCE’s programs, supporting logistics, communications, and outreach. A Business Administration student at Memorial University with a concentration in Marketing, Taylor also has experience as a social media marketing coordinator, working with local businesses to strengthen their online presence and broaden their audiences. She brings creativity, organization, and a strong communications background to every project.
Outside of work, Taylor blends her love of fashion with her advocacy for Crohn’s disease awareness, using creativity and openness to connect with others navigating similar challenges. Born and raised in St. John’s, she enjoys music, dance, writing, and adventuring with her partner.
