Meet Our Team

Caroline McKeever is the Regional Director for Eastern and Rural Newfoundland at Momentum and has been with the organization for the last seven years. Prior to working with Momentum, Caroline spent 15 years working with Children, Youth, and Families in Ireland. She has a BSc degree in Behavioural Science and a passion for inclusion and diversity, creative problem solving, and innovation in the industry. Caroline and her husband live in Conception Bay South, and have two children.

Samantha Rose joined the Momentum team to support the clinical work of Momentum’s programs and its staff across all the geographical areas we service. Samantha is a licensed clinical social worker in Newfoundland and Labrador, having obtained her undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work from Memorial University. Samantha has over a decade of experience in the human services field, having formerly served in roles in child welfare, supportive housing and most recently as a clinical therapist utilizing such modalities as narrative therapy, solution and brief focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. Samantha and her husband live in the greater St. John’s area and have one child.

Heather Murphy is one of our Behavioral Health Coordinator’s, servicing Eastern and Rural Eastern Newfoundland. Heather has been with Momentum since 2017, first as a Home Manager and then transitioning into this role. She graduated with a BA from Memorial University in 2006 and began her career with Alberta Health Services, working as a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant, an Occupational Therapy Assistant, and then a Child and Youth Developmental Specialist. Since returning home to Newfoundland in 2016, Heather joined Momentum and became a certified Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Instructor. When she’s not at work, Heather is a devoted mother to her two daughters.

Samantha Sheppard is one of our Behavioral Health Coordinator’s, servicing Western Newfoundland and Labrador, having joined Momentum in 2018. She’d spent several years working with the IDD community after completing her degree in psychology in 2015. As Behavioral Health Coordinator, Samantha works alongside Momentum’s developmental support workers and management team, while collaborating with the health authority to coordinate support services to our clients.

Julia Bennett, the Training Manager at Momentum, is a  Registered Nurse with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador, having graduated from Western Regional School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Nursing degree in 2018. She’s currently completing the Master of Science in Nursing program via Memorial University. Julia began working with Momentum four years ago as a Home Manager. She works continuously to seek out new programs and services, so individuals can have a choice in where they want to live.

Jessica Noble is the Training Manager with Momentum. Prior to moving to Newfoundland in 2019, Jessica worked with both children and adults with developmental disabilities in various settings. Her background in inclusion and special needs, helps Jessica make connections between our clients and the community. When she’s not working, Jessica loves exploring Newfoundland, camping, and spending time with friends.

Andrew Parrell, Momentum’s Supportive Independent Living Coordinator, has a background in community recreation and leadership and has always been passionate about residential community supports, specifically within the vulnerable sector. Andrew has been a residential-based support worker for the majority of his career. When he’s not at work, Andrew is heavily involved in community recreation or spending time at the cabin with his new dog.

Jenelle Butterworth is a Home Manager in the St. John’s-Metro region. She started her career with Momentum as one of our Developmental Support Workers in 2020, and recently joined the team as a Home Manager. Along with raising her 17-year old son with Autism, she brings both a professional and personal experience lens into supporting our adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. When she’s not working, Jenelle loves camping, fishing and just being outside.

Carly is from Fogo Island, NL, but has been living in St. John’s for the past nine years. She resides in Mount Pearl with her partner, daughter, dog (Onyx) and cat (Kiwi). In 2018, she graduated from the Child and Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker program and began her career at the Tommy Sexton Centre Shelter. Before joining the Momentum community as a Home Manager, she gained experience in shelter work, management, and administration. Carly is very excited to continue to work with the community and make a difference in the lives of others.

Adriana graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work in 2020 and has been working in the community ever since. She enjoys helping individuals meet their unique goals while providing person centered supports. In her spare time you will likely find Adriana at the park with her Old English sheep dog, Mavis. She also enjoys travelling and hiking.

Priscilla LeGrow has been a Home Manager for Momentum since 2023. She graduated from the Child and Youth Care Worker with Addictions Support Program at Keyin College in 2018 during which she was awarded the Child and Youth Care Worker Professionalism Award. Motivated by her passion to help people in vulnerable communities thrive, she began her career as a Harm Reduction Assistant in the Safe Works Access Program (SWAP) with the AIDS Committee of NL. She then worked as a Residential Counsellor in supportive housing and gained experience at the Tommy Sexton Emergency Shelter. Outside of work, Priscilla is a mom to a handsome boy and enjoys spending time outside with him while watching him learn new things every day.

Brian Lopes is a Home Manager in Stephenville, NL and has been with the company since 2020. Brian strives to deliver quality person-centered support to our residents and a cooperative work environment for our staff. Prior to coming to Momentum, Brian has worked as a front-line support worker providing care to persons with I/DD for several years, and prior to that served in a management capacity role in a private organization in Ontario for over a decade. Brian identifies his goal is to see the rights of all persons with disabilities be promoted and protected so that they can fully participate in their community through quality support that empowers them to lead self-determining lives. Brian lives with his wife in Stephenville, and they have 2 children.

Tim Morrissette has recently joined Momentum as a home manager for the western region. A native of Oakland, Ontario, where Tim worked with the IDD community for 33 years, he moved to Corner Brook this year to join Momentum as a Home Manager.

Sonya Perrett has recently joined Momentum as a Home Manager in Corner Brook. With a background in Therapeutic Recreation, she’s spent her career working with youth in care. Sonya has lived and worked on the west coast her entire life and spends her downtime with her children and family.

Angel Hedderson, Home Manager in St. Anthony, started working with Momentum in 2022. Prior to joining the team, Angel spent 14 years working in various roles, including long-term care and community supports at Labrador Grenfell Health.