Dave Fenton

Background

About Dave Fenton

Former outbound sales territory manager turned work-integrated learning specialist in higher education. Bringing 10 years of national and international sales experience in the medical device field to building lasting and reciprocal partnerships that support innovative pedagogical approaches to promote student development. Applying a wealth of knowledge and refined skills in business development and industry outreach to generate new opportunities for research and innovation in untapped markets. Focused and passionate about exceeding the client's needs, while forging lasting and meaningful relationships. An expert in the design, deployment, and resourcing of work-integrated learning(WIL) programming at the local, national, and global levels with a particular focus on curricular WIL and entrepreneurship. An aspiring academic pursuing a part-time PhD at the University of Cambridge, holding a Master of Education from U of T, and a Global WIL Certificate. This specialized training has supported the publication of innovative program models in Cooperative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada’s e-book, presentations at the World Association of Cooperative Education World Conference, the WACE research symposium, among other international higher education audiences. An executive committee member of The African Impact Challenge since its launch in 2020. The collection of these experiences exemplifies a passion for, and a consistent performance record in, building and scaling in emerging and undefined areas.