Administration Team

Associate Director, Non-Degree Programs

Denise Miller  RN BN MN
Tel: 709-777-8181

Ms. Miller has been a faculty member at the Centre for Nursing Studies (CNS) for several years and has taught at the diploma and baccalaureate levels. Prior to assuming the role of Associate Director of Non-Degree Programs, Ms. Miller was the Coordinator of the Practical Nursing Program.  During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ms. Miller was the Coordinator of the Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) Bridging Program, special cohort.

During her career at the CNS, Ms. Miller has participated in program development initiatives such as co-developing the Peer Mentorship Program for students. At the provincial level, Ms. Miller has been involved in work exploring attrition levels in the Practical Nursing Program as well as curriculum review and revision for the Provincial Personal Care Attendant program.

Ms. Miller has actively engaged in innovative teaching strategies and has been an active participant in simulation research, integration, and evaluation. She was a team recipient of national and regional funding for simulation and education development.  Ms. Miller, along with her team members, received a national team award for innovation in Practical Nursing education from the Canadian Association of Practical Nurse Educators (CAPNE).

Operations Manager, Centre for Nursing Studies

Catherine Rowsell
Tel: 709-777-8139

Ms. Rowsell was temporarily appointed Operations Manager with the Centre for Nursing Studies in October 2024.
As a graduate of Memorial University, Catherine has actively pursued further specialised education in her areas of interest, which include policy development and interest-based negotiation/communication. Having completed training in interest-based mediation and arbitration from the University of Windsor, she acted as a coach to assist others in developing these skills. Catherine completed her Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation in 2010 and received an Award for Human Resources Excellence from the Canadian Council of Human Resource Associations.

Catherine has had an extensive career in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Occupational Health & Safety, and Employee Engagement and Wellness.  Having worked primarily in the private sector in senior roles with companies including Fortis, Rio Tinto, and Suncor, most recently Catherine was employed as Senior Director, Human Resources, Labour Relations & Occupational Health with Central Health, and Disability Manager with Eastern Health.

Catherine continues to volunteer extensively and has given time to causes, including Memorial University’s Board of Regents and Stella’s Circle, delivering group and individual interview preparation programs to students and others wishing to take a new career path.

Chad Chafe, B.Comm (on leave)
Tel: 709-777-8139

Mr. Chafe was appointed Operations Manager with the Centre for Nursing Studies in June 2023.
He was employed with both Eastern and Western Zones with NL Health Services for more than 15 years. Mr. Chafe held Human Resources Consultant positions in both Recruitment and Labour Relations and was the manager of Central Staffing for Rural and Urban areas for approximately six years.

Prior to assuming his present role, Mr. Chafe was the human resources business partner with NL Health Services – Eastern Zone. This position focused on strategic initiatives for the Cancer Care, Children and Women’s Health and Paramedicine programs. Mr. Chafe is a graduate of College of the North Atlantic and St. Mary’s University and sits on the Board of Directors with the NL Folk Arts Society.

Team