Linda Clemens Spurrell is a Social Worker with almost 30 years of experience working within Newfoundland and Labrador. She began her career in the public service in 1993 as a front line social worker with the then Department of Social Services in the area of child welfare.

Ms. Clemens Spurrell holds a Master of Social Work degree from Memorial University. This program emphasized leadership, social justice, diversity, research, anti-oppressive practice, community development, social policy, and intervention with individuals, families and groups. This advanced skill set has been continuously utilized in the various roles she has occupied throughout her career.

Ms. Clemens Spurrell’s social work career has included front line social work experience, policy and program development, training and quality management, front line supervision, and progressive senior management positions within the Department of Social Services, Eastern Regional Health Authority, Department of Health and Community Services, and the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development.

Ms. Clemens Spurrell is a registered social worker with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Worker. Her career has focused on championing the rights and needs of children and youth of this province. As a registered social worker she believes in the importance of advocacy, collaboration, and mutual respect and is passionate about advocating for the rights of children and youth.