In addition, Martha was a member of the Andona Society and is an advocate for the Monastery of Poor Claire. For the past 14 years, she has worked in the field of Special Education at Wood Hill Middle School. Since leaving Holyoke, her devotion to volunteering has stayed with her. She has donated her time and energy to many local non-profit organizations. She currently serves as a Corporator for The Savings Bank, based in Wakefield.

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Sue is a senior financial executive with over 30 years of experience in corporate development, acquisitions and company re-engineering. Catherine brings her passion for helping members and cultivating relationships to the Financial Wellness team with the goal of providing educational resources to members from preschool through adulthood. MaryBeth was born and raised in Boston and now lives in Haverhill, MA with her many pets. In her “spare” time, MaryBeth loves to relax at the beach and watch the Patriots.

Soon after being sworn into office, Robert worked with local and state leaders to kickoff Opiate Abuse Prevention & Awareness Programs throughout the Lowell Public Schools. Robert has served on the Lowell Taxi & Livery Commission, Immigration Assistance Commission, Lowell Youth Development Collaborative, Lowell Telecommunications Corporation Board of Directors. Prior to Masshire, Shaun was the Director of the Working Cities Lowell Initiative which is funded through the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s Working Cities Challenge grant program.

Trying very hard to avoid temptation to go drink or do whatever I can find. Outside of work, Tanya is passionate about many things including yoga, interior design, gardening, self-improvement and mental health awareness. Prior to healthcare Pamela worked in the insurance industry as a licensed broker for Colonial Life and Accident. From there, she transitioned into Managed Care, joining a privately-owned company as the Director of Business Development.

About the Business

He is currently a retained consultant as Vice President of Business Development for Visual Clinic. Visual Clinic is a Massachusetts based Company specializing in LEAN methodologies and products for Hospitals, Surgical Centers and Physician practices. Previous to Visual Clinic Dan was Vice President of Global Sales and Corporate Development atAMD Global Telemedicine Inc. (AMD). Dan’s vision, creativity and leadership inspired the development of the industry leading, browser based clinical telemedicine platform with true, real time communications and medical device aggregation; AGNES Interactive®. Additionally, he has conceptualized and has the lead the rollout of the first product to combine Lean, Six Sigma methodologies, patient/doctor workflows and clinical telemedicine; ExamFlow. In her spare time, Alison enjoys being active by running and hiking, traveling, and photography.

With a focus on promoting accountability and personal growth, Maverick House aims to assist residents in transitioning to independent living while fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among its occupants. When the opportunity came to work for The Megan House Foundation, Tanya knew immediately that this was the job for her. Her background in business administration, combined with her interest in recovery, made it the perfect fit.

Dennis has worked 26 years for the Lowell Housing Authority in various positions. Dennis knows firsthand the devastation substance abuse and addiction causes the individual, family and friends and is looking forward to helping people overcome substance abuse and addiction in the Lowell community. A New Hampshire native born and raised, who attended local schools and graduating with a bachelor’s in Communication and Business from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH. With over 10 years of experience in the financial industry, Alison is a trusted business advisor who understands the unique needs of local businesses. As Commercial Lender, Alison provides personalized lending solutions to businesses, professionals, and non-profits throughout the greater area.

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• Dennis is also a supporter of many non-profits throughout the Lowell area, volunteering for the Kazanjian Foundation.
• Paul Belley joined the Megan House Foundation Board of Directors in January of 2017, but has been involved with the organization since its grand opening.
• Skilled in public speaking, management, fundraising, health policy and advocacy, and program development, she has also published in research journals including Plos One.
• The challenges I faced were also met with people who saw potential in me and helped me to start my journey.
• She earned a bachelor’s degree from Curry College, majoring in communication with a concentration in journalism and minoring in business management, graduating Magna Cum Laude.

She attended Lowell Public Schools and graduated from UMASS Lowell with a degree in Business Management with the Class of 2004. She is a Commercial Lending Officer, SVP at Enterprise Bank where she has worked to serve the business community for over 20 years. Outside of her banking career, Sandra has served as a director on the Boards of several non-profit organizations including the YMCA of Lowell, Mill City Grows and the Lowell Portuguese Language School which she co-founded in 2015. Pamela is involved in several community organizations, boards and committees. As a corporator for the Lowell Boys & Girls Club she has co-chaired their Holiday Auction for two years and has served on the golf committee five years. Pamela is a past Board member of the Westford Business Association and past Chair of the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce.

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In 2002, she began working at a homeless family shelter, and it was there she realized she wanted to pursue a career in mental health. In 2010, Kim graduated from Cambridge College with a Master of Ed all while raising her three amazing sons. She received her LMHC in 2012 and in 2015 became the Clinical Director at The Megan House working with young women who suffer from substance use disorder. In 2023 Kim returned to a career in the public school system as a School Adjustment Councilor. Maverick House is a residential facility in Lowell, MA that provides a supportive environment for individuals in recovery from substance abuse. Offering a structured living arrangement, residents have access to resources and guidance to help them maintain sobriety.

• Louise is a strong advocate for education, support, recovery and treatment.
• A Lowell Native and current Dracut resident, Catherine Casey is the Assistant Vice President of Financial Wellness at Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union.
• Visual Clinic is a Massachusetts based Company specializing in LEAN methodologies and products for Hospitals, Surgical Centers and Physician practices.
• He has worked at Clark Insurance since 2011, starting in the Portland, ME HQ before relocating to Lowell in 2015 when Clark purchased the James L Cooney Insurance Agency.
• Sue received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, magna cum laude, from Merrimack College.

In 2011, Steven was elected to the American Telemedicine Association College of Fellows. Before joining Sarah Cannon, she was the Northeast Registry Supervisor for Client Services for Elekta as a Cancer Registry services team member. A lifelong Lowell resident, Cheryl Sheridan, is the Director of Oncology Data & Accreditation at Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare.

As is the case with many families, Paul has witnessed the devastating effects of the opioid crisis within his own family. In 2014, David was instrumental in the effort to have fire fighters carry Narcan in Lowell, which has helped save countless lives and slow down the death rate from opiate overdose. In 2015, he helped identify a federal grant opportunity that helped Lowell land nearly $2-million, money that was used to hire 12 new fire fighters and avoid fire station shutdowns that had plagued the city.

Maverick House

The Rogers Sober Home, part of the Vanderburgh Sober Living (VSL) network, provides a supportive sober living environment for women in recovery. This Rogers sober living home offers a structured community designed to promote long-term sobriety, personal growth, and accountability. Guests benefit from affordable and sustainable sober living, where they can rebuild their lives surrounded by a recovery-focused community that prioritizes well-being and lasting recovery.” Angela began working at Megan’s House in 2016 as a Recovery Specialist and later moved on to the position of Success Coach. Encouraged by the Megan’s House Foundation, she returned to school and completed state requirements to become a licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor. She continued to grow in her career at Megan’s House and took on the role of Family Counselor, working with residents and their supports to rebuild trust and promote healthy communication.

Residents participate in the development and implementation of an Individual Service Plan, setting goals to achieve prior to transitioning to independent living. Tanya’s passion for recovery largely came from her support of The Herren Project. After hearing former NBA player, Chris Herren speak about his recovery at her local high school in 2013, she decided to help raise funds for treatment navigation by running her first every 5k. In addition, she has served on the Board of Westford Against Substance Abuse from 2017 to present. The challenges I faced were also met with people who saw potential in me and helped me to start my journey. I attended Cambridge College in 2006 and Review Maverick House graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Human Service in 2010.

Most importantly, she loves to spend quality time with her Husband, family and friends. Zack’s Team believes that recovery is possible and has been able to offer treatment and sober living scholarships to hundreds of young adults in the Merrimack Valley, who would otherwise have no access to treatment options. Just some of these include the Bike Connector, Merrimack Valley Food Bank, The Wish Project, Catholic Charities, The Kristy Williams Memorial Foundation, and Toys for Local Children. She also works with several homeless shelters and rehab facilities, with the understanding that providing financial guidance is a significant part of their journey to stability and long-term recovery.

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Teddy began his broadcasting career as a Sports Producer at WDH-TV Channel 7 in Boston and also wrote for the Lowell Sun. When not working at the radio station, Teddy helps run his family restaurant in Lowell. He is a graduate of Dracut High School, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication/Broadcast Journalism from Emerson College.

In the fall of 2023, Angela became the Program Director of Megan’s House. She is continuing to further her education and is committed to working with the Megan’s House Foundation to expand services for young women with substance use disorders. The Megan House Foundation, Inc features two Success Homes which provide transitional supportive housing partially funded by the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services.

Both homes are near an established public transportation route allowing access to work, education and recreational opportunities, which are vital components to a successful recovery. LIV RECOVERY is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, drug and alcohol-free environment for women to build a life of sustained recovery. Steven is an active member in telemedicine associations and organizations around the globe and has presented at numerous telemedicine forums throughout North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Steven has authored many articles on telemedicine technology and the growth and acceptance of the remote healthcare industry. In May of 2019 Pamela completed her Bachelors of Science Degree in Healthcare Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.