Experience

Volunteers of America Northern New England

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board Of Directors

  • Jun 2003 - Present

  Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont Board Member; Governance Committee - VOA Northern New England affiliate Volunteers of America is the largest provider of affordable housing in the country, and its thousands of human service programs help more than two million people in 44 states. Volunteers of America Northern New England is one of 38 affiliates across the US. The Northern New England (NNE) affiliate serves more than 5,000 people annually in the state of Maine. http://www.voanne.org/



The Opportunity Alliance

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• RLCB Director

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2020

  Greater Portland Area, Maine Currently: Volunteer Emcee, South Portland Neighborhood Connection Night Formerly: Program Director, Resident Led Community Building (RLCB) and Program Coordinator, CPPC



Yale New Haven Health System

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Associate

  • Nov 2014 - Oct 2016

  ME, CT Served as loaned executive and contractor to Maine State Government. Facilitated multi-disciplinary teams to develop secure, integrated, interfaced solution for comprehensive background checks on employees with direct contact with Maine's long term care population. Developed, presented, and facilitated external stakeholder engagement processes to incorporate input into program and technological design. Collaborated extensively across multiple state departments (DHHS CDC Division of Licensing… Show more Served as loaned executive and contractor to Maine State Government. Facilitated multi-disciplinary teams to develop secure, integrated, interfaced solution for comprehensive background checks on employees with direct contact with Maine's long term care population. Developed, presented, and facilitated external stakeholder engagement processes to incorporate input into program and technological design. Collaborated extensively across multiple state departments (DHHS CDC Division of Licensing and Certification; Maine Department of Public Safety; Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation; Maine Office of Information Technology; etc) to develop and execute operational and system development agreements. Assisted with generation of state program content aligned with new legislative, policy, and program priorities.Developed and disseminated status reports to multiple agencies to inform and communicate implementation progress. Yale New Haven Health System translates academic and clinical research to provide practical solutions for real-world settings. Show less



University of Southern Maine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Justice Policy Program

  • Jul 2008 - May 2013

  Portland, Maine Area Partnering with clients from state and federal agencies to the private sector, the USM Muskie School of Public Service provides policymakers and practitioners with new knowledge, skills and solutions through research and policy analysis, training and technical assistance, and program development and implementation. Designed, established and directed a Muskie School program (26 staff, $5 million) with mission to inform policy development and practice in justice systems in Maine and the… Show more Partnering with clients from state and federal agencies to the private sector, the USM Muskie School of Public Service provides policymakers and practitioners with new knowledge, skills and solutions through research and policy analysis, training and technical assistance, and program development and implementation. Designed, established and directed a Muskie School program (26 staff, $5 million) with mission to inform policy development and practice in justice systems in Maine and the nation. Projects target critical areas shown to be effective in maintaining and improving community health and public safety. Show less



USM Muskie School of Public Service

• Director, Maine Statistical Analysis Center (SAC)

  • Jan 2003 - May 2013

  Portland, Maine Area Collaborated with state and national partners to develop data and reports for policy and decision-makers in public and private agencies. Received two national awards: 1) outstanding achievement in advancing justice statistics in the states (2007); 2) outstanding design and implementation of a state-level website for the purpose of disseminating justice data and information (2009).

• Project Manager

  • Jan 1995 - Dec 2002

  Portland, Maine Area Developed, implemented federal and state demonstration projects including: a project to increase paternity acknowledgments in Maine working with hospitals and municipal offices; a research-based performance measurement and data generation tool to measure juvenile justice recidivism; a project to increase the standard of living of custodial parents; and a demonstration project and implementation evaluation of a model child support office. Awarded the National Staff Development and Training… Show more Developed, implemented federal and state demonstration projects including: a project to increase paternity acknowledgments in Maine working with hospitals and municipal offices; a research-based performance measurement and data generation tool to measure juvenile justice recidivism; a project to increase the standard of living of custodial parents; and a demonstration project and implementation evaluation of a model child support office. Awarded the National Staff Development and Training Association Quality Award (2000, team leader) for design, implementation and evaluation of an orientation and performance management system for new staff, their supervisors, and peer expert mentors.

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Aug 2005 - Dec 2005

  Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Area Created and taught 300-level undergraduate course in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Program. Lewiston-Auburn College (LAC) at the University of Southern Maine, is a leader in interdisciplinary education, integrating the liberal arts with workplace and community. The interdisciplinary focus combines communication, teamwork, writing, fieldwork, critical thinking, civic engagement, and leadership; and uses service learning, career seminars, and internships to help students apply, synthesize… Show more Created and taught 300-level undergraduate course in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Program. Lewiston-Auburn College (LAC) at the University of Southern Maine, is a leader in interdisciplinary education, integrating the liberal arts with workplace and community. The interdisciplinary focus combines communication, teamwork, writing, fieldwork, critical thinking, civic engagement, and leadership; and uses service learning, career seminars, and internships to help students apply, synthesize, and integrate their learning. Show less



State of Maine

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• CSE Agent

  • Sep 1992 - Dec 1994

  Portland, Maine Area Developed systems to improve the review of child support orders in the Portland area and statewide. Represented the state in administrative support hearings. Assisted in training development and delivery to increase agency staff competence in administrative hearings practice and procedure.



USM Muskie School Survey Research Center

• Survey Research Supervisor

  • May 1992 - Dec 1994

  Portland, Maine Area Conducted public health and community safety survey interviews with respondents. Served as on-site supervisor to assist center manager in ensuring accuracy and thoroughness of assigned shift surveys. Assisted with coding of survey data in preparation for analysis of findings.



Portland West Neighborhood Planning Council

• Director of Housing Programs

  • Jun 1989 - Aug 1991

  Portland, Maine Area Managed development of transitional housing for homeless families and a historic building renovation project (former Rosa True School) to add new units to the City of Portland's affordable housing.



Maine Legal Services for the Elderly

• Law Student Intern

  • Apr 1988 - Jul 1989

  Portland, Maine Area Maine LSE provides free, high quality legal services to Maine’s socially and economically needy elderly age 60 and over. Represented clients under guidance of supervising staff attorneys. Developed legal assistance materials for elders served by Maine LSE.