Dale Jarvis, Executive Director
Dale holds a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology/Archaeology from Trent University, and a Master of Arts in Folklore from Memorial University. For many years he oversaw Heritage NL’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Office which helps communities to safeguard their traditional culture. Dale has contributed as a board member and volunteer to many local arts and heritage organizations. Former newspaper columnist, and author of several books, he is a tireless promoter of local traditions.
709 739 1892 (ext. 1)
dale@heritagenl.ca
Andrea O’Brien, Municipal Outreach/Provincial Registrar
A graduate of Memorial University, Andrea completed a Bachelor of Arts focusing on folklore, history, Newfoundland Studies, and English, a Bachelor of Education, and a Masters in Folklore. She serves as Heritage NL’s Register of Historic Places, Municipal Outreach Officer, Heritage Places Poster Contest coordinator, Historic Commemorations Program coordinator, and web manager. Andrea’s involvement in the heritage sector includes 8 summer seasons at the Colony of Avalon in Ferryland and student employment at Memorial University’s Folklore and Language Archives. She is also a founding board member of the Mummers Festival.
709 739 1892 (ext. 4)
andrea@heritagenl.ca
Terra Barrett, Intangible Cultural Heritage Program Planner
Terra holds a Bachelor of Arts in Folklore and a Master of Arts in Public Folklore from Memorial University, as well as a Social Media Certificate from Algonquin College. She is currently documenting untold histories, traditional skills, and the associated narratives of Newfoundland and Labrador’s historic places. Previously for Heritage NL, Terra conducted fieldwork in several communities, and worked with the Collective Memories Project and the Oral History Roadshow. She sits on the board of the Mummers Festival, and has experience working with Memorial University’s Folklore and Language Archives, Them Days Inc., The Rooms, and Mummers Festival.
709 739 1892 (ext. 2)
terra@heritagenl.ca
Eric Collins (F.I.C.B), Accountant
Eric has a diverse background in banking and in government and private enterprise. He has worked with and has great familiarity with computer software and accounting packages. Eric is responsible for the maintenance of the day-to-day accounting of Heritage NL.
709 739 1892 (ext. 0)
eric@heritagenl.ca
Juliet Lanphear, Industry Development Officer
Juliet is a graduate of Memorial University, where she completed a Certificate in Ancient Worlds, a Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology and History, and a Master of Arts in Archaeology.
709 739 1892 (ext. 6)
outreach@heritagenl.ca