Mr. Norris is an IT professional and consultant with domain expertise in a wide variety of markets and business models. An avid supporter of local enterprise, he has served with several Maine nonprofits, as both volunteer and director.

Dr. Korda is a health services policy and research professional with 30 years of experience designing, developing, and evaluating healthcare delivery innovations, programs, and policies, with a focus on managed care and integrated delivery systems. She developed and directed Altarum Institute's Center for Policy and Research Translation, served as Associate Dean for Community Programs at UNE's College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she oversaw several Maine-based programs and has directed numerous organizations and teams addressing pressing health issues for vulnerable populations. She has a Ph.D. and an M.A from Tufts University and a B.A. from McGill University.

Mr. Kramer has more than 35 years of healthcare industry experience and has led or played a key role in the leadership of large healthcare organizations and the launch of new programs working at the C-Suite level for maxIT Healthcare, Partners Healthcare, MaineHealth and Martin’s Point HealthCare. He is a Fellow in the Healthcare Financial Management Association and holds an M.B.A. from Boston University.

Ms. Smith is the Executive Director of the Daniel Hanley Center for Health Leadership, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to carrying out the legacy of renowned Maine physician leader, Dr. Dan Hanley, by inspiring and growing collaborative leaders to solve today’s health challenges. Prior to joining the Hanley Center, she played a variety of roles at Spurwink, Maine’s largest nonprofit mental health agency, and held insurance-related roles, briefly practiced law in Boston, and worked for Maine's former Secretary of State and the City of Saco.   

Mr. Andrews is a proud Maine native who grew up in Poland and attended the University of Maine at Orono where he received a B.A. in political science.  He worked for then Congresswoman Olympia J. Snowe and held many roles, including serving as the Congresswoman’s executive assistant. he has worked in a financial services company focused on providing auto, property, life and annuity products to educators and their families.  Returning home to Maine in 2015, Andrews has dedicated his time and energy to education and not-for-profit leadership.

Ms. Betz has more than 30 years of healthcare industry leadership experience directing, creating, and evaluating programs to support members' optimal health, most recently as Senior Director of Care Management for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Throughout her career, she has focused on advocating for the most vulnerable populations and transforming programs to provide the highest quality affordable care for each individual.  

Ms. Clark serves as executive director of Portland Recovery Community Center (PRCC), a nonprofit recovery community organization providing peer support, education, advocacy, and resources for people affected by substance use disorder and other addictions. With an M.S.W. from the University of Texas at Austin, Clark has a deep passion for working with underserved populations, especially those who have experienced trauma, discrimination, and addiction. She speaks out openly as a person in long term recovery to help reduce stigma and advocate for individuals and families affected by addiction.

Mr. Cronkite grew up on a family farm in Aroostook County. He has always had an interest in investments, finance, and the economy and currently holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation that covers knowledge in all areas of financial planning. He enjoys pursuing new investment knowledge and applying it to his practice. In his small company, he manages all aspects of the corporate structure including tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll, retirement planning, profit sharing, compensation, hiring, and employee reviews.

Dr. Lorenzo, MD is a licensed and board-certified physician with 30 years of experience in both clinical and administrative roles. He has lived in Maine with his family since 2003. With a specialty in Physiatry (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), he has worked as a Medical Director in Rehabilitation Medicine at Central Maine Medical Center and Maine General Medical Center. He has broad healthcare experience with children and adults. He firmly believes that when people are sick, they need to put their energy into getting well and not into how they will pay the bills or get their treatments.

Ms. Marcellino is a non-traditional UMF graduate and owner/manager of the Calzolaio Pasta Company in Wilton, Maine. The many roles she has experienced throughout her life – mother, student, employee/employer, and uninsured/underinsured/insured patient, to name a few – allow her to bring a wealth of perspectives to her role as board director. She and her husband moved to New Sharon, Maine to live with and take care of his grandmother. Due to the tremendous support of her PCP and Androscoggin Home Health Agency, she and her husband were able to care for their grandmother at home until her passing five years later.  She believes that caring for others highlights the need for affordable, accessible healthcare for everyone.

Mr. McKenna attended the University of Vermont, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, and the University of Maine School of Law, where he obtained a Juris Doctorate. He practices primarily as a court-appointed attorney for people who cannot afford legal representation. McKenna operates his own law office, McKenna PLLC, based in Portland. He resides in South Portland with his significant other, Jillian, and cat, Lucy. He volunteers for the South Portland Conservation Committee, the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee, and is the Chairperson of the Board of Appeals.

Ms. Reishus is an energy industry expert with several decades of private sector consulting and government experience centered on strategic planning and policy analysis. She currently serves as Chairman of the Trustees of Unity College. She earned a BS from Stanford University and an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Stein recently retired from a career in health care. He most recently worked with the media and organizations to help explain complex health care topics to audiences with varying levels of knowledge. He began his health care career in 1991, working with MetLife and then Mercer, where he worked on the National Survey of Employer-sponsored Health Plans. In 2007, he moved to Maine to work for Health Dialog. During the Affordable Care Act rollout, he was the Policy Director for Consumers for Affordable Healthcare and traveled the state explaining the ACA to anyone who would listen. In his retirement, in addition to his duties with the Community Health Options Board, he volunteers in the kitchen of the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program. Mr. Stein has a B.A. and M.B.A. from the University of Chicago.

Ms. Conrad has been a nonprofit leader and Maine business owner for more than 35 years and utilizes that experience in her work as a consultant. She has served on numerous boards, including as Chair of the board of Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice, where she led the strategic planning process to build and finance Maine’s first in-patient hospice facility.

Ms. Weston is an attorney (“fully recovered”), an accomplished entrepreneur, public speaker, author, fundraiser, and results-oriented team leader. She is currently the managing member of Bull Moose Group, a collaborative group of independent consultants who counsel nonprofits in fulfilling their missions and realizing their visions. Specializing in grassroots fundraising, board recruitment, governance, and training, Ronnie places special emphasis on the role of the nonprofit in enriching the community.