David Molyneux
St. John’s NL

David is an engineer and educator at Memorial University. As a Naval Architect he appreciates the importance of ships and the sea to the continuing story of Brigus. He has served on several community boards in the St. John’s area, and with his wife, artist Jennifer Young, knows well the inspirational retreat that Kent Cottage provides.

Tony Dearness
St. John’s NL

Tony is a retired teacher of human resources and organizational behaviour at Memorial University of Newfoundland, with experience in corporate human resources management, governance of not-for-profit organizations, and public participation. His interest in Newfoundland history is well-satisfied by pursuing the full story of Landfall. Educated at the University of Calgary (BA) and Toronto (MBA). A kayaker, he has closely studied the shoreline of Brigus Bay.

Christina Wells, St. John’s

Christina Wells (she/her) grew up in the town of Northern Arm in Central Newfoundland/Ktaqmkuk and currently lives and works in St. John’s. In 2020, she relocated
back to Newfoundland from Vancouver, BC, where she spent seventeen years as an educator teaching high school English, developing/teaching enrichment programs (fiction, poetry, art) for the Vancouver School Board, and pursuing her creative writing practice. Her writing has appeared in ROOM Magazine, Riddle Fence, Horseshoe Literary Magazine, and the chapbooks, Grimalkin and Silent Work. She’s currently completing an MA in English with a Creative Thesis at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Joel Thomas Hynes

Joel Thomas Hynes is a multi-disciplinary artist (screenwriter, novelist, actor, filmmaker and musician), from Newfoundland, Canada. He is the creator, lead actor and an executive producer on the critically acclaimed CBC comedy series Little Dog.

Nico Paulo, St. John’s

Nico Paulo is a Portuguese/Canadian songwriter, performer, and visual artist. She moved to Canada in 2014 to pursue her career, originally setting down roots in the vibrant Toronto arts community, and eventually moved east to become an essential part of Newfoundland’s celebrated music scene.

Dave Roberts

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Ana LuÍsa Ramos, St. John’s NL

Ana Luísa Ramos is a singer-songwriter, educator, and music curator. Born in Brazil and based in St. John’s, NL, Ana has been working in the classical and popular fields and has performed in Europe, South, Central, and North America. She holds a Licentiate in Music Education, and a post-graduate diploma in Vocal Coaching, and has studied singing in Brazil, Argentina, Austria, and Canada. Throughout her career, she has recorded over 15 albums for different projects. In 2016 Ana released her first solo album, entitled “Um”, followed by Amanheceu (2021). Over the last few years, Ana has been focusing on her solo career and her duo with Eric Taylor Escudero, “Ana & Eric”. The duo released a self-titled EP (2020), and their first full-length album, “Our House From Here” (2023). Ana Luísa Ramos recently released her third solo album, “Solaris”.

Denise Holland
Brigus NL

Denise Holland spent much of her childhood in Brigus, has recently purchased a home there and is very much looking forward to reconnecting with her heritage. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Memorial University, a French Proficiency Diploma from McGill University, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from New York University (Rockwell Kent’s art is a long-held interest).  Denise has worked world-wide as an Executive Assistant and as the Field Logistics and Media Officer at New York University for her husband David’s Greenland and Antarctica science expeditions.