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Our Team
Meet the team that supports our programs and initiatives.
Steven Maggard
Distribution Associate – Hampden
Brenda Miller
Distribution Associate – Hampden
Aaron Annunziata
Distribution Associate – Hampden
Constance Woodward
Customer Service Coordinator
Roy Trombly
Data Governance and Architecture
Micah Malloy
Board of Directors, News Center Maine
Laura Everett
Board of Directors, Albin, Randall & Bennett
Lia Goncalves
Distribution Associate – Auburn
Douglas Caron
Distribution Associate – Auburn
Camilo Echanique
Chief Financial Officer
Chris Black
Development Operations Associate
Hannah Young
Director of Advancement Services
Hannah Young
Director of Advancement Services
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Hannah Young serves as Director of Advancement Services, where she leads development operations and supports effective, mission-driven fundraising through strong data and systems management.
She previously served as a Philanthropy Officer at the University of Maine Foundation and as Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director of the Foundation at Eastern Maine Community College.
Hannah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Maine and lives in Bangor. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her husband, son, and three cats.
Brooke Fogg-Wolfe
Community Connections Specialist
Brooke Fogg-Wolfe
Community Connections Specialist
Brooke Fogg-Wolfe joined Good Shepherd Food Bank in September 2025 as a Community Connections Specialist (CCS). Southern Piscataquis, Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, & Sagadahoc Counties, the Midcoast Region, and the Sebasticook Lake Region. In her role, she serves as a key liaison between partner agencies, retail store donors, and the Food Bank. Brooke is responsible for responding to inquiries, conducting monitoring visits, providing guidance on best practices, tracking statistics and trends, and identifying gaps in service. She is dedicated to strengthening community relationships and supporting the collective effort to end hunger.
Brooke holds a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art from the University of Maine. Prior to her work at the Food Bank, she spent 18 years teaching nutrition at local schools and community programs. Outside of work, Brooke enjoys dabbling in gardening, baking sourdough, soaking up time at the beach, and indulging in scary movies with her family.
Heather Reynolds
Director of Marketing and Communications
Monica Hirschman
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Monica Hirschman
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Monica Hirschman, volunteer engagement coordinator, joined Good Shepherd Food Bank in November 2024. A Maine native, Monica has always been dedicated to fostering meaningful connections within her community.
Prior to joining the Food Bank, Monica served as a Childcare Director, where she developed valuable leadership, program management, and relationship-building skills. Her experience in working with families and community partners has helped shape her approach to volunteer engagement.
Monica holds a bachelor’s degree in both English and Psychology, reflecting her commitment to understanding human behavior and creating opportunities for others to connect and contribute. She is especially excited to engage and inspire volunteers, helping them to support the Food Bank’s mission.
Outside of work, Monica enjoys visiting farmers’ markets, exploring local produce, and reading a wide range of books. She is also passionate about writing and storytelling, believing in its power to connect people and spark change.
Michelle Cross
Donor Advisor
Michelle Cross
Donor Advisor
Michelle Cross, Donor Advisor, is pleased to work with Good Shepherd Food Bank’s mid-level donors, inspired by their motivation to support the amazing work and mission of the Food Bank. Michelle joined the team in September 2024, first working in Development Operations at the Food Bank for several months.
Working with nonprofits since the beginning of her career, Michelle has discovered numerous unique and rewarding opportunities along the way. This included several years in social work, where she helped place children in their forever homes, as well as teaching middle school at a small private school. She most recently worked at Bridgton Academy, first as an assistant librarian and then in their Institutional Advancement Office, completing a 17-year tenure there. Throughout the journey, whether it be working with a donor, organizing an event, or witnessing a student grasp something new for the first time, it’s always been about fostering relationships.
Michelle is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine, receiving her B.A. in English. An Ohio native, she has lived in Maine with her husband Mark for over 30 years. Among her favorite things are spending quality time with her family, which includes traveling to visit their adult children who live in the South; projects around the house and yard; the great Maine outdoors; reading a good book; and a steaming cup of coffee with a cozy quilt.
Whitney Gould-Cookson
Board of Directors, Northern Light Health
Christine Cummings
Board of Directors, Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association
Nicole Pelletier
Community Connections Specialist
Nicole Pelletier
Community Connections Specialist
Nicole Pelletier, Community Connections Specialist (CCS), joined the Food Bank in December 2023. Nicole is the CCS for Franklin, Kennebec, and Southern Somerset Counties. She is a liaison between partner agencies, retail store donors, and the Food Bank, responding to questions and requests for information, conducting monitoring visits, building agency capacity by suggesting best practices, recording statistics and trends, understanding needs and gaps in service, and collaborating with communities to promote food security in Maine.
Nicole holds a B.A. in Social and Behavioral Sciences and, before joining the Food Bank, worked in social services providing direct support to children and families.
Nicole lives in Greene and enjoys spending her free time rockhounding, beachcombing, chasing auroras, or simply exploring the great state of Maine.
Becky Crooker
Community Connections Specialist
Becky Crooker
Community Connections Specialist
Becky Crooker, Community Connections Specialist (CCS), joined Good Shepherd Food Bank in December 2023. Becky works with partners in the Northern Penobscot, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Somerset, and Aroostook Counties.
Becky has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health and Human Services and has a Masters Degree in Counselor Education. Before joining the Food Bank, Becky has a combined total of over 20 years working in the healthcare and mental healthcare fields as a CNA, CNA-M and as an LCPC.
Becky lives in rural Maine where she enjoys long drives on back country roads exploring the outdoors, photography, camping, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.
Heather Paquette
President
Heather Paquette
President
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Heather Paquette is guided by her unwavering leadership purpose – Always Press Forward, Always Give Back. As the President of Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine, she leads a dedicated team of hunger-relief professionals to address the root causes of hunger by exploring innovative solutions, sourcing nutritious and culturally relevant food, and collaborating with a network of over 600 partnerships across Maine.
Heather’s professional history reflects her commitment to innovation. Before joining the Food Bank, she played a pivotal role at Ahold Delhaize, where she led a team focused on addressing the changing needs of retail consumers and store associates during the industries’ evolution and omnichannel ambitions. Her team sourced, tested, and delivered innovative solutions to enhance the consumer experience for the five brands under the Ahold Delhaize brand umbrella.
As a University of Southern Maine graduate with a degree in Business Finance, Heather began her career with Hannaford Supermarkets in 1999 as a Retail Management Training (RMT) program participant. During her 22 years with the company, her roles spanned from Assistant Store Manager to Vice President Retail Operations for Maine and New Hampshire, demonstrating her versatility and dedication to the brand.
Throughout her career, Heather took on diverse responsibilities, including marketing and brand management, leading cross-functional teams, and redefining operating models. Her final role at Hannaford was as Vice President of Retail Services, overseeing critical support functions such as payroll, asset protection, pharmacy, retail communications, and operations support.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Heather is deeply involved in community service. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine and co-chaired the United Way Tocqueville campaign. Heather also served as the board chair for the Maine March of Dimes Chapter from 2017 to 2019 and as a board member for 11 years.
Her contributions have not gone unnoticed. She was recognized in the Griffin Report’s “Women of Influence in the Supermarket Industry” in 2021 and again in 2017, and she was named to their “40 Under 40” list in 2016. Most recently, she was honored as the 2026 Mainebiz Nonprofit Leader of the Year. As a graduate of the NEW Executive Institute 2015–2016 program, Heather has keynoted at the UNE Health Majors’ Leadership Conference and participated in panels for organizations such as the Network of Executive Women, the National Diversity Council, and the University of Southern Maine.
Heather Paquette resides in Maine with her husband, Brian, and their two children. Beyond her professional commitments, she enjoys running and supporting her busy kids’ activities, including participating in a unique unicycling group!
Raymond Wacome
Information Systems Analyst
Sharon Williams
Distribution Associate – Auburn
Michael Thoma
Distribution Associate – Auburn
Joshua Crocker
Distribution Associate – Auburn
Derek Marquis
Inventory and Quality Management Specialist
Philip Perry
Distribution Associate – Auburn
John Russell
Distribution Associate – Auburn
David Turgeon
Distribution Associate – Auburn
Amber Short
Distribution Associate – Auburn
Daniel Michaud
Distribution Associate – Hampden
Andrew Higgins
Assistant Distribution Center Supervisor – Hampden
Lyndon Hopkins
Facilities Maintenance Manager
Lyndon Hopkins
Facilities Maintenance Manager
Lyndon Hopkins, Facilities Maintenance Manager, has been a valuable part of the Food Bank team since February 2014. He played a significant role in the planning and design of the new Hampden facility before stepping into his current position in 2020. Before joining the Food Bank, Lyndon was the Program Manager at Harbor Family Services and the owner of Hopkins Martial Arts in Newport. Lyndon attended Husson University, where he pursued studies in business.
Lyndon has made substantial contributions to his local community. He served as a dedicated member of the Corinna Recreation Department and played an active role in the MSAD#48/RSU 19 School Board. As the Assistant Coach of the Nokomis Varsity Girl’s Basketball team, his leadership contributed to the team’s success, including two consecutive Eastern Maine Championships. The community recreation department still holds a special place in his heart, where he continues coaching his grandkids and the next generation of basketball, baseball, and softball players. His first-hand experience with the needs and disparities faced by children in rural Maine has deepened his commitment to the Food Bank’s mission of ensuring food security for all Mainers.
Whether at camp on Moosehead Lake, engaged in hunting and camp-building in Exeter, or simply enjoying home in the family neighborhood, Lyndon’s favorite moments are spent surrounded by friends and family, especially his beloved grandkids.
Deb Gerow
Community Connections Specialist
Deb Gerow
Community Connections Specialist
Deb Gerow, Community Connections Specialist (CCS), joined the Food Bank in June 2023. Deb is the CCS for Hancock & Washington Counties and the Greater Bangor Region. She is a liaison between partner agencies, retail store donors, and the Food Bank, responding to questions and requests for information, conducting monitoring visits, building agency capacity by suggesting best practices, recording statistics and trends, understanding needs and gaps in service, and outreach/collaboration with communities in the fight to end hunger.
Before joining the Food Bank, Deb spent many years in healthcare management.
Deb lives with her husband in Holden. She enjoys hiking, spending time with family, time in nature, and exploring the nooks and crannies of Maine.
Gina Bingham
Assistant Distribution Center Supervisor – Hampden
Gina Bingham
Assistant Distribution Center Supervisor – Hampden
Gina Bingham, Distribution Center Supervisor, originally joined Good Shepherd Food Bank in 2023. Prior to joining the Food Bank, Gina worked in small business support, technology education, and community outreach in public libraries in Florida, Virginia, and Connecticut. She has a background in information science, English language teaching, and communications. In her free time, Gina likes to hike, bake, garden, tinker with crafty projects, learn other languages (German, Spanish, ASL), and read great books. Originally from Colorado and new to Maine, Gina looks forward to connecting with the community, meeting new and returning volunteers, and getting great advice for living the best Vacationland life.
Jane Clifford
Volunteer Engagement Manager
Jane Clifford
Volunteer Engagement Manager
Jane Clifford, Volunteer Engagement Manager, joined Good Shepherd Food Bank in March 2020.
Prior to her role at the Food Bank, Jane managed marketing communications for businesses and worked in fundraising for non-profits in the Midwest. She had a brief but impactful opportunity to assist City Year in Manchester, New Hampshire—an organization dedicated to providing educational support to at-risk students through mobilizing AmeriCorps volunteers. Before that, she managed communications and development for a free medical clinic in Minnesota. Throughout much of Jane’s career and volunteer experiences, she consistently found herself engaged in work that directly addressed the critical issue of food insecurity.
Jane believes everyone should have equitable access to nutritious food and primary healthcare. Nine years ago, Jane and her husband decided to settle in Maine, drawn by its unique charm and a desire for new experiences, after raising their two children in the Midwest.
Jane is a certified yoga instructor, and in her free time, she enjoys running, tennis, and supporting local organic farmers.
Lily Butler
Human Resources Manager
Lily Butler
Human Resources Manager
Lily Butler is a SHRM-certified Human Resources professional with a career focused on nonprofit work. As an energy-sucking extrovert, her love for people is matched only by her passion for growing things. She is a resident Mainer and passionate about improving workplaces for future generations. Her work designing compensation structures that challenge conventional norms is one example of how she ensures that Maine workplaces move forward. She has a flair for direct communication seasoned with compassion and a dash of humor. Her professional values are rooted in servant leadership, recognizing that the greatest joy comes through serving others.
When Lily isn’t at work, you will probably find her making friends with the cashier at her local grocery store, spending time with her family, or gardening.
Odette Perriel
Board of Directors, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Frank Pecoraro
Board of Directors, Coastal Pacific Food Distributors
Dora Anne Mills, MD
Board of Directors, MaineHealth
Andrea Sockabasin
Board of Directors, Wabanaki Public Health
Marwa Hassanien
Board of Directors, Northern Light Health
Peter Forester
Board of Directors, Hannaford Supermarkets
Michelle Draeger
Secretary, Maine Justice Foundation
Tae Chong
Board of Directors, Maine State Chamber of Commerce
Collette Wilson
Employee Experience Specialist
Megan Gagne
Marketing and Communications Manager
Megan Gagne
Marketing and Communications Manager
Megan Gagne, marketing and communications manager, is responsible for supporting the execution of the communications strategy and marketing plans for the Food Bank. She develops website content, manages social media, assists with media outreach, and leads story collection strategy for the Food Bank. She has a strong background in digital marketing, social media listening, storytelling, and driving online customer engagement through social platforms. She moved to Augusta, Maine, in 2015 and started working for Marshall Communications as an account coordinator and then was promoted to account executive with many travel and tourism clients, as well as nonprofit clients, higher education, and healthcare industries. Prior to Marshall Communications, Gagne held nonprofit healthcare and sport marketing roles. Gagne received a B.S. in public relations and a double minor in English and writing from Northern Michigan University. Gagne was on the Northern Michigan University Varsity Swim and Dive Team, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), and a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). She lives in Sidney, Maine, and is a swim coach for the KV YMCA Stingrays and volunteers at the Augusta Food Bank. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, fishing, and spending time with her husband, dog, and cat.
Nicole Nadeau
Chief People Officer
Nicole Nadeau
Chief People Officer
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Nicole Nadeau, vice president of people and culture, joined Good Shepherd Food Bank in February 2010. Nadeau nurtures a high-engagement culture throughout the Food Bank’s statewide workforce that supports talent development, fosters employee wellbeing, and positions the organization to meet its short- and long-term goals. Her work is grounded in building meaningful relationships and delivering a great employee and volunteer experience. She is fascinated by learning about the energy and joy within everyone. General Mills previously employed Nadeau in Scottsdale, Arizona. While at General Mills, she was approached by St. Mary’s Food Bank to host a volunteer group and donate cereal to the food bank. On her first experience with any food bank, she was captivated by the work the Food Bank was doing and fell in love with the spirit and essence of community support and helping others. Five years later, Nadeau moved to Maine and was excited to see an opportunity as a gift processor at Good Shepherd Food Bank. After a year in the gift processing role, she moved into the Human Resources department. Nadeau is a volunteer working with incarcerated women in recovery as they prepare to return to their community. She offers mentorship and group support sessions at the women’s facility in Windham, Maine. She is an avid reader, explorer, and learner. She raises her three children to lead with kindness, compassion, and awareness.
George Fox
Chief Supply Chain Officer
George Fox
Chief Supply Chain Officer
George Fox joined Good Shepherd Food Bank as Vice President of Supply Chain in 2020. He is responsible for helping the Food Bank grow its capacity to feed food-insecure Mainers.
Prior to joining Good Shepherd, Fox held engineering and operational leadership roles at L.L.Bean for over 20 years and received a B.S. from the University of Maine in Forestry, an MBA from New Hampshire College, and MS from the University of Southern Maine in Manufacturing Systems. He lives with his wife and teenage son in Gorham.
Shannon Coffin
Community Partnerships Officer
Shannon Coffin
Community Partnerships Officer
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Shannon Coffin, Community Partnerships Officer, joined Good Shepherd Food Bank in 2010 and launched the first Youth & Families Initiatives partnerships in 2011. Under her leadership from 2011 to 2019, Youth & Families Initiatives grew from reaching 40 children in one school to over 5,000 families in over 150 schools. From November 2019 to August 2020, Shannon served as Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Director of Community Partnerships, helping to lead the transition of our Community Resources team. She grew the team from four Field Representatives focused on agency compliance to seven Community Resource Representatives, building agency capacity and managing relationships with local retail donors through increased partner engagement.
In the past, Shannon served as part of Full Plates Full Potentials Leadership Council, including chairing both their Child & Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program committees. She is also very active in the national Feeding America network. Most recently, she was selected to be a part of Feeding America’s first Equitable Access Innovation Cohort. In the past, she has provided support to peers across the country as a Child Hunger Capacity Adviser and as a Child Hunger Corps Supervisor.
Prior to working at Good Shepherd Food Bank, Shannon was Marketing & Events Coordinator for Green Tree Event Consultants in Falmouth, Maine, from 2006 to 2010. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Joseph’s College of Maine in 2007 with a Bachelor’s in Public Relations and Advertising. Outside of work, Shannon is the mother of endlessly energetic twins, and loves to garden and kayak.
Jen MacDonald
Senior Manager of Community Connections
Jen MacDonald
Senior Manager of Community Connections
Jen MacDonald has been a dedicated member of the Good Shepherd Food Bank team since 2013, when she began as an Agency Services Field Representative supporting partner agencies across five Maine counties. Over the years, her role evolved to deepen partner engagement, first as a Community Resource Representative and then as Community Resources Manager, where she led and expanded a statewide team focused on strengthening the Food Bank’s network of partner agencies.
In 2025, Jen stepped into her current role as Senior Manager of Community Partnerships. In this role, she helped unify three key programs, Community Resources, Youth and Family Initiatives, and Community Health and Hunger into one unified Community Connections Team. This team supports school, healthcare, and community-based partners, as well as retail donors, with a shared mission of ending hunger in Maine.
Jen lives in Southern Maine with her husband and two children. Outside of work, you can find her exploring the outdoors with her family, planning her next travel adventure, getting lost in a good book, or finding her zen on the yoga mat.
Shannon Rooney
Community Connections Specialist
Shannon Rooney
Community Connections Specialist
Shannon Rooney, Community Connections Specialist (CCS), joined the Food Bank in January 2023. Shannon is the CCS for York & Oxford Counties, the Cumberland Lakes Region, and the Greater Portland Region. She is a liaison between partner agencies, retail store donors, and the Food Bank, responding to questions and requests for information, conducting monitoring visits, building agency capacity by suggesting best practices, recording statistics and trends, understanding needs and gaps in service, and collaborating with communities in the fight to end hunger.
Shannon has a B.A. in History, and before coming to the food bank, she worked in Higher Education for 21 years.
Shannon lives with her husband and two cats in Buxton. She loves gardening on their mini homestead, where she grows fruit trees, flowers, vegetables, and nuts. She enjoys reading fantasy and science fiction, throwing tea parties, and playing music with her husband and friends.
Angie Adams
Community Connections Supervisor
Angie Adams
Community Connections Supervisor
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Angie joined Good Shepherd Food Bank in the spring of 2022 as a Community Resource Representative (CRR), where she supported partner agencies, retail store donors, and communities across Maine. In the fall of 2023, Angie advanced to Community Resources Team Lead, where she supported the Community Resources Team efforts in strengthening the network of partner agencies. Most recently, in the spring of 2025, she was promoted to Community Partnerships Supervisor, where she supports the Community Connections Team efforts in strengthening the network of community, healthcare, and school partners.
Angie came to the Food Bank with over nine years of entrepreneurial experience and a degree in Business Administration from Southern Maine Community College. She lives in Southern Maine with her husband and two children. Angie enjoys spending her free time with her family at the lake, exploring the coast, reading, cooking, and completing home improvement projects.
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Dawn DiFiore
Director of Community Connections
Dawn DiFiore
Director of Community Connections
Dawn DiFiore, Director of Community Partnerships, initially joined the Food Bank in January 2019 as the Community Resources Manager, a role she held until 2021.
In her current position, Dawn oversees the Community Resources team, Youth & Family Initiatives, and the Community Health & Hunger programs.
Dawn brings a wealth of experience to her role, having spent 12 years at the Phoenix Zoo and later transitioning to the tech sector in various leadership roles, where she supported diverse product lines. Her journey to the Food Bank was driven by a desire to align her career with impactful and transformative work in the non-profit sector.
Dawn lives with her partner Scott in New Gloucester, where they share their home with rescue dog Dardee and rescue cats Mac & Cheese. Dawn volunteers at her local library and is an avid reader, traveler & nature explorer.
Kendall Penndorf
Research & Evaluation Administrator
Kendall Penndorf
Research & Evaluation Administrator
Kendall Penndorf, Research and Evaluation Administrator, joined Good Shepherd Food Bank in April 2022. Prior to her role at the Food Bank, she served as a program evaluator at a small boutique evaluation firm, collaborating closely with the Maine CDC and health and equity-related non-profits throughout Maine.
A graduate of the University of New England, Kendall holds a Master of Public Health degree. Her educational background equips her with expertise in research methods, ethics, and study design, with a specialized focus on qualitative inquiries.
In her free time, Kendall enjoys reading, spending quality time with her two cats, and participating in community theater.
Jennifer Wilson
Development Communications Specialist
Jennifer Wilson
Development Communications Specialist
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Jennifer Wilson, Development Communications Specialist, joined the Food Bank in October 2022. After working in development for the last few years, she has learned the art of creating visually appealing content that resonates with donors while being able to proofread documents at light speed. She is now tasked with conveying the impact of our work to donors at all levels. Jennifer comes to Good Shepherd Food Bank after working and volunteering with international nonprofits and has over a decade of communications experience in the private sector. She earned her bachelor’s degree in media studies, with a concentration in production and design, at the University of Southern Maine. She received her master’s degree in international studies with a focus on Latin America from Concordia University Irvine, which included fieldwork in Guatemala and Colombia. Although she grew up primarily in Southern California, it isn’t easy to pinpoint which city Jennifer is from, being the daughter of a former Marine. She has called Maine her home for over 15 years now, and she is excited to use her skills and experience, as well as her love of storytelling, to help her community and end hunger in Maine for good. Most days, you are likely to find Jennifer traveling, hiking with her partner, or spending time with her two teens, bearded dragon and dingo, aka “Charlie, the dog.”
Kristie Greenough
Development Operations Associate
Ashley Davis
Advancement Systems Administrator
Ashley Davis
Advancement Systems Administrator
Ashley Davis, Advancement Systems Administrator, supports the fundraising efforts of the Food Bank by seeking ways to increase gift processing efficiencies and sending acknowledgments of thanks to our generous donors. A part of the Food Bank team since 2019, Ashley strongly believes that food insecurity is a nationwide pandemic and takes great pride in supporting a cause she is very passionate about. Having lived in Maine all her life, Ashley enjoys being outside with family and friends. Her passions include four-wheeling, gardening, swimming, repurposing antique furniture, and interior decorating.
Julie McQuillan
Development Operations Manager
Julie McQuillan
Development Operations Manager
Julie joined the Food Bank ten years ago and considers herself fortunate to work for an organization with a mission that is so close to her heart. Her work as the Manager of Development Operations allows her to see first-hand the generosity and kindness of the Food Bank’s donors. Julie grew up in Massachusetts and having enjoyed Maine as a special place over the years made the move. She resides in Scarborough with her husband and cat.
Anna Mercier
Advancement Coordinator
Anna Mercier
Advancement Coordinator
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Anna Mercier, Advancement Coordinator, joined the Food Bank in October 2021 as part of the Donor Relations team. Anna coordinates the Food Bank’s direct marketing program and supports mid-level donors and the Thrive365 monthly giving program. She has seven years of experience in fundraising and communications from working at the Forest Society of Maine, a statewide land trust. Before that, she was employed by several other Maine nonprofits in various capacities. Anna graduated from the University of Maine in Orono in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree. She currently lives in Eddington with her husband and a rambunctious dog. “What I love about working for nonprofits,” Anna says, “is that I can go to work every day knowing that what I do helps make a positive difference in my community. At the Food Bank, I get to be part of an amazing group of staff, donors, and volunteers who are equally passionate about lending a hand to our neighbors and making Maine a better place.”
Kate Rice
Donor Engagement Specialist
Kate Rice
Donor Engagement Specialist
Kate Rice, Donor Engagement Specialist, coordinates community fundraisers, food drives and creates engaging educational events for Good Shepherd Food Bank’s donors. Kate joined Good Shepherd Food Bank in September 2022 after working for several years with the Wells Reserve at Laudholm in Wells, ME. Previously, she held roles at All Faiths Food Bank in Sarasota, FL, and served as an AmeriCorps Vista with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul community assistance center in Exeter, NH. Kate received her B.A. from the University of New Hampshire with a double major in Environmental and Resource Economics and Geography. When she’s not working, you can find Kate tending to her gardens and chickens, hiking, camping, and enjoying Maine throughout the seasons with her husband and dog.
Georgia Jenkins
Director of Community Philanthropy
Georgia Jenkins
Director of Community Philanthropy
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“I’m excited to join the team at Good Shepherd Food Bank and support the goal of ending hunger in Maine through improved access, education, advocacy, and effective partnerships,” stated Georgia Jenkins, corporate and foundation relations officer. “I’ve always had a passion for anti-hunger and anti-poverty work, beginning as a teenager serving meals at the local soup kitchen and deciding early on to focus on solutions-based work in the nonprofit field.” Georgia has over a decade of nonprofit experience, with a focus on relationship building, grants management, and process improvement. Prior to joining the Food Bank, she worked as the grants manager at Preble Street. Georgia currently serves on the Board of Youth and Family Outreach, an early childhood education and community center in Portland. She earned her Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from Regis University and holds a Bachelor’s in Sociology from Drew University. She served two terms with AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps which fueled her passion for volunteering, community engagement, and connecting with people. Georgia lives in Portland with her wife, two kids, and a very energetic border collie!
Daniel Del Rossi
Development Assistant
Daniel Del Rossi
Development Assistant
Dan provides administrative support to the Development team at the Food Bank. His work includes scheduling, data management, and communicating with both internal and external partners. Prior to joining Good Shepherd Food Bank, he provided administrative support to large team of account and patient program executives at the American Cancer Society.
He also completed a year of national service as an AmeriCorps volunteer in mid-coast Maine. Dan received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Maine.
Ethan Minton
Leadership Gift Officer
Ethan Minton
Leadership Gift Officer
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Ethan Minton, Philanthropy Advisor, joined the Food Bank in 2017. He obtained a passion for ending hunger in 9th grade while completing an English assignment and, as he entered college, Ethan started raising money for organizations including Save the Children and Good Shepherd Food Bank.
Ethan has over 20 years of experience in broadcasting and prior to Good Shepherd Food Bank he was a trustee and then program director at Mid Coast Hunger Prevention.
Ethan studied business management at the University of Maine and lives with his wife and daughter and their cats in Brunswick.
Erin Peck Yarema
Director of Major and Planned Giving
Erin Peck Yarema
Director of Major and Planned Giving
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Erin Peck Yarema, Director of Major and Planned Giving, acquired a passion for development from her time as a college student receiving scholarship support and witnessing dynamic change on campus fueled by generous donors.
Working in the fundraising field since 2003, Erin is inspired by working with people to make transformational gifts that intersect a donor’s philanthropic goals and Good Shepherd Food Bank’s strategic vision.
A native Mainer and graduate of Waynflete School and Bard College, Erin lives in Yarmouth and serves on the board of the Yarmouth Education Foundation. Erin especially enjoys time spent with family, including her son Nicholas, partner J, and his children William and Clara, tending to gardens, preparing and enjoying delicious food, home improvement projects, and soaking up the Maine outdoors in all seasons.
Meg Brown
Community Nutrition Manager
Meg Brown
Community Nutrition Manager
As the Community Nutrition Manager at the Food Bank, Meg Brown manages the incentive-based program, Farm Fresh Rewards in numerous local retail outlets, the Nutrition for ME recipe website content, and Community First, a collaborative, multifaceted approach to addressing root causes of food insecurity.
She is a rural Maine native with a leadership and project management background and has a deep passion for human services. Brown is heavily invested in studying and spreading awareness about the intersection of trauma science, nutrition, and food insecurity. Brown continuously uses skills and knowledge gained through her research and experience to inform and progress the work at the Food Bank. She is incredibly motivated and proud to be at the forefront of embracing a holistic approach to ending hunger in Maine.
Brown received a B.A. in Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Southern Maine and is working to finish her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling.
She has lived happily in Portland for nearly 15 years with her husband, two daughters, and their dog, Willie. In her free time, she enjoys taking her family to visit her family’s farm in Waterford, Maine, and continues to enjoy and explore all the Maine and New England have to offer.
Courtney Kennedy
Director of Nutrition
Courtney Kennedy
Director of Nutrition
Courtney Kennedy, M.Ed, is the Director of Nutrition for Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine and oversees Cooking Matters programming, the Nutrition Pantry Program, and Farm Fresh Reward, a nutrition incentive program in Maine.
During Courtney’s ten-year tenure, she has helped increase the organization’s nutrition foods by implementing a robust nutrition policy that guides the organization’s work, moving the needle from 54% nutrition foods to upwards to 82%. Courtney participated in Feeding America’s Nutritious Foods Revisioning Task Force, which worked on revamping nutrition guidelines for the charitable food network. In addition to this task force, Courtney works with State of Maine partners to continue building essential practices supporting overall health and wellness for food insecure neighbors.
Before working at the Food Bank, Courtney worked in the public education sector, working on policy, systems, and environmental changes related to nutrition and physical activity. Her most proud accomplishment was working with her school district to be the only middle/high school in the State to have accomplished the Healthier US School Challenge, resulting in an invitation to the White House and meeting First Lady Michelle Obama.
Courtney holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and Allied Health Professions with a concentration in Dietetics from the University of Dayton and a Master’s in Adult Education from the University of Southern Maine and certifications supporting her ongoing development. Courtney enjoys working out, running, and walking her dog Harry Bear, a Newfie, in her free time. She resides in Southern Maine but is passionate about traveling and seeing the world.
Kay Gray
Sourcing Director
Kay Gray
Sourcing Director
Kay Gray, Sourcing Director, joined the Food Bank in August 2021.
Kay is at the helm of strategic planning for various food streams, encompassing Retail/Fresh Rescue, Maine Agriculture/Producers, USDA programs, and purchasing budgets. Her mission is to ensure that our 600+ partner network has improved access to nutritious and culturally relevant food, contributing to delivering 40 million pounds of food to communities across Maine.
Before joining the Food Bank, Kay spent an impressive 25 years at L.L. Bean, serving as the Senior Inventory Buyer and Production Planner.
Kay cherishes moments spent with her grandchildren in her leisure time, and she also enjoys crafting custom jewelry and tending to her garden.
Nancy Perry
Senior Sourcing Manager
Nancy Perry
Senior Sourcing Manager
Nancy Perry, Senior Sourcing Manager, initially joined the Food Bank in October 2008 as Food Resource Coordinator.
Nancy was initially responsible for soliciting donated food from various sources. She then advanced to become the Food Sourcing Manager and later took on the role of the Mainers Feeding Mainers Program Manager, where she works closely with over 90 local farms, dairies, fisheries, and food producers to provide nutritious, locally sourced food to our network of over 600 partner agencies, contributing significantly to our efforts to eliminate hunger in Maine.
Before joining the Food Bank, Nancy provided administrative support in the private sector and had experience with another nonprofit organization. She has served on the Good Food Council of Lewiston/Auburn and the Produce Council for Feeding America. In 2014, Nancy received Leader of the Year Recognition for the Northeast from Feeding America.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters and five grandchildren. She enjoys reading, knitting, and crocheting.
Danielle Labonte
Community Connections Specialist
Danielle Labonte
Community Connections Specialist
Danielle Labonte has been with the food bank for six years and is the Community Connections Specialist for Androscoggin County and the Northern Oxford Hills Region,
Danielle lives in Oxford County with her family. She has a daughter in High School, two cats, and two dogs. She enjoys spending time with her family, camping, boating, fishing, hiking, and gardening.
Laura Vinal
Network Engagement and Training Manager
Laura Vinal
Network Engagement and Training Manager
Laura Vinal, Network Engagement & Training Manager, leads the development and coordination of network-wide trainings and resources for partners and our Community Partnerships team. From Town Halls and on-demand trainings to newsletters and survey analytics, Laura ensures our partners, and the team that supports them, are equipped with the tools and information they need to build capacity and stay aligned with our strategic goals.
Laura holds a B.S. in Middle/Secondary Education from the University of Maine Farmington. Before joining Good Shepherd Food Bank, she served in Peace Corps Ukraine, teaching K-12 English and leading curriculum development workshops at local universities.
She lives in Bowdoinham, Maine, with her husband and daughter and, in her free time, enjoys being outside, spending time with family and friends, and traveling when she can.
Amy Sassi
Director of Government Affairs
Amy Sassi
Director of Government Affairs
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Amy Sassi, Director of Government Affairs, joined the Food Bank in December 2019. Her work includes state and federal advocacy, working with partner agencies to utilize research tools to assess the impact of our work, and engaging our Board, donors, volunteers, community, and those who have lived experience of hunger in grassroots advocacy. Sassi’s work is grounded in building relationships with elected officials and staff on all sides of the political aisle. You can find her in Augusta, DC and on the road throughout Maine.
Sassi was previously employed by AARP Maine as the advocacy director and built the successful Tuesdays at the State House constituent engagement program. She began her career at Preble Street, a social services organization in Portland, Maine, and oversaw the Maine Hunger Initiative, Healthcare Outreach to Veterans, and Homeless Voices for Justice.
Sassi is a volunteer with The Prouty, the Eastern Trail Alliance, and is a board member of Portland Ovations. She cares deeply about the “New Mainer” community and organized the 2019 Welcome Picnic for 300+ asylum seekers. Sassi grew up in Buxton and is a proud graduate of Catherine McAuley High School. She graduated from Saint Anselm College with a BA in Politics, New York University with an MS in International Development.
Daniel Dubois
Logistics and Transportation Manager
Daniel Dubois
Logistics and Transportation Manager
As the Safety, Fleet, and Logistics Manager of the Food Bank, Dan Dubois drives our transportation department. He manages the Food Bank’s Class A truck drivers, along with eight tractors and box trucks, and eight refrigerated trailers. Dan began working for the Food Bank in 2013 and focused on improving the quality and safety of the fleet to better support the uniqueness of the Food Bank’s distribution network.
Prior to working at the Food Bank, Dan started his career with Ryder Transportation in 1999, and has managed fleets with more than 60 trucks and 80 drivers. He is passionate about keeping people safe in all areas of transportation and actively promotes “people going home the same way they came in to work.”
While most of his education in this field is from direct engagement and a focus on continuously training in safety and transportation, he also received a certificate for Managing a Major Fleet Safety Program through the North American Trucking Institute from the University of Central Florida.
Robert Vivenzio
Director of Inventory Management & Compliance
Robin McCarthy
Chief Advancement Officer
Robin McCarthy
Chief Advancement Officer
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Robin McCarthy leads Development, Communications, and Government Affairs efforts. Since joining the Food Bank in 2019, she has played a key role in growing fundraising efforts, modernizing philanthropy operations, and advancing the mission to end hunger in Maine. With a background in advocacy, communications, and philanthropy operations, Robin brings a strategic approach to engaging storytelling and organizational growth. She lives in Bucksport with her husband and their dog.
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