Staff
Amy Bannon-Staats
abannon@maineadaptive.org
In my role, I collaborate with the Managing-Director of Operations, Lizz, to lead the organization responsibly and strategically towards an exciting future. I organize fundraising initiatives, write grants, oversee marketing and communications efforts, and support the needs of our growing team of amazing staff and volunteers!
Home: Albany Township, Maine
Favorite book: “When Women Were Birds” by Terry Tempest Williams
When I’m not working: You’ll find me romping in the mountains with my dog Elmer, skiing, paddling, or climbing any of the magnificent granite walls in New England.
Toby Burdet
tburdet@maineadaptive.org
I oversee our winter program up at Sugarloaf, which includes all the scheduling for participants, volunteers and advisors. I love being able to spend my weekends out in the mountains and helping others do the same!
Home: Oakland, ME
Favorite Quote: Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start. -Nido Qubien
Favorite Vacation Spot: With my family in Switzerland
Lizz Peacock
lpeacock@maineadaptive.org
I coordinate with the Managing Director of Advancement, Amy, to ensure that all the various aspects of Maine Adaptive work together in a way that is mission driven and fiscally responsible. I work closely with the program team to deliver on our motto of “Safety, Fun and Learning.”
Home: Newry, ME
When I am not working: You can probably find me in or on water – liquid or frozen.
If I was a TV show character: I would probably be the hidden announcer/narrator.
Brandon Merry
I oversee all program needs, development, and program delivery…the fun stuff! Working to enhance volunteer engagement, recruitment, and training opportunities.
Home: Newry, ME
Spirit Animal: The wolf, always leading from the back of the pack to assure that everyone stays together.
Favorite Book: Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
Heather Roscoe
hroscoe@maineadaptive.org
Role Description: This winter, I will be working the Nordic ski days at Pineland Farms and some Alpine ski days at Sunday River and Pleasant Mountain.
Home: I am currently the sole resident of Green’s Grant (just south of Gorham), NH at the base of Mt. Washington.
Favorite Quote: “There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad gear (or bad gear choices)”
Favorite Book: The Mother Tongue: English and How It Got That Way by Bill Bryson
Spirit Animal: Otters (because of their affinity for water and playfulness)
When I’m not working: You’ll probably find me Nordic skiing in the winter, biking, hiking, paddling, and camping in the summer, playing strategic board & card games, playing the tenor and/or baritone sax in local community bands, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Favorite smell: Pine tree forest
Alissa Towle
atowle@maineadaptive.org
I work with the program staff to coordinate and execute Maine Adaptive’s specialty programs. Current examples include Veterans programming, New England Visually Impaired fest (NEVI*Fest), and Mono-Ski Training Camp.
Home: Cumberland, ME
You might not know this about me: I am a native Mainer and have lived here my entire life as have my parents.
When I am not working I am probably: Camping. An ideal trip includes all my kids and involves biking, hiking, and paddling.
Mary Scanlon
I am responsible for ensuring that participant and volunteer paperwork submitted is complete and processed. As well as an assortment of administrative tasks around the office.
Home: Bethel, ME
The one item I would grab from my burning house is: A painting hanging in my kitchen by my Mom.
Recent great read: Sesame Street “Grover Goes to School” by Dan Elliott.
Enock Glidden
Development Coordinator
I assist with the development side of Maine Adaptive and assist fundraisers and donors during the Ski-a-Thon.
Home: Bethel, ME