Jen Crowe (she/her) is the Executive Director of Choices for Youth (CFY), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to ending youth homelessness and improving outcomes for vulnerable young people across Newfoundland and Labrador. At CFY, Jen leads a team of more than 120 staff serving over 1,100 youth annually through a comprehensive network of supports, including supportive and affordable housing, social enterprise training and employment, mental health and health services, and family-based programming. Under her leadership, CFY is spearheading the development of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Integrated Youth Services (IYS) network, a province-wide initiative in partnership with 65+ community partners, to transform the way that youth access mental health and social services.
Jen also serves on the Board of Directors the Canadian Housing Renewal Association and sits on the Board of Directors for the YWCA St. John’s. Jen holds a Masters in Public Administration from Western University, and an Honours in Political Science and Certificate in Public Policy from Memorial University. Jen brings a systems-focused, equity-driven approach to her work, all with the goal of addressing the root causes of homelessness and poverty and breaking down barriers so that youth can achieve their goals.
Nora is the Director of Programs and Innovation at the Gros Morne Institute for Sustainable Tourism (GMIST). After graduating from university, she worked for several years in Toronto, but, like many who move away, she felt compelled to return to the Newfoundland & Labrador. Since then, Nora has worked in various tourism and business development roles throughout Western Newfoundland with organizations such as Corner Brook Port Corporation, Western DMO and Creative Gros Morne. She has been a part of the GMIST team since 2021 and has been fortunate to be part of collaborating and developing new programming such as LIFT, an Experience Development Program and ACTivate, a Community Development Program.
Rudy Norman is a passionate advocate for rural sustainability, and brings a wealth of experience in business, economic development, and marketing to the role. As the Mayor of Burlington, NL, he has been instrumental in revitalizing his hometown, leading initiatives to boost tourism and foster community growth.
Rudy’s work includes playing a key role in the development of Shaun Majumder’s eco-tourism venture, ‘OME, where his expertise helped establish a sustainable business model that remains a cornerstone of Burlington’s tourism industry. In fact, Rudy is no stranger to MNL, having recently taken the stage at the 2024 MNL Conference alongside Shaun during the keynote address.
Born and raised in Burlington, Rudy has dedicated his career to showcasing the unique charm and potential of rural Newfoundland and Labrador. His insights and leadership continue to inspire positive change across the province, making him an ideal choice to spearhead the Tomorrow’s Towns program.
Bradley Power is a well-known community leader who has served as a champion of local government and organizations that are committed to building stronger communities and preserving the traditions of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Before joining the team at Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador, Brad spent three years as the Board Clerk and Outreach Coordinator at the Eastern Regional Service Board, providing support and guidance for the Board and numerous joint councils, regional committees, and mayors’ associations throughout the Eastern Region of Newfoundland. He served as a communications director and manager within the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for eight years prior to that.
A consummate professional, Brad is eager to build new relationships and take on new projects. He is usually the first person to volunteer for something locally, and he maintains a deep love for this province and its people. He has brought his energy and enthusiasm to Municipalities NL as Director of Programs, responsible for operations, program development and execution, financial management, sponsorships, external partnerships, member service development, and training.
Brad is a graduate of the College of the North Atlantic, with a diploma in Business Management (Marketing), and studied at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
