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Amy Bannon-Staats

Managing Director of Advancement
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

Sugarloaf Program Manager
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

Managing Director of Operations
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

Senior Program Manager bmerry@maineadaptive.org

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

Program Coordinator
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

Specialty Program Manager
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

Administrative Assistant mscanlon@maineadaptive.org

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

eglidden@maineadaptive.org

I assist with the development side of Maine Adaptive and assist fundraisers and donors during the Ski-a-Thon.

 

Home: Bethel, ME