Meet the Board Members

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Mano en Mano’s Board of Directors is a group of community members and professionals who are committed to advancing Mano en Mano’s mission. The Board meets bi-monthly on the second Tuesday of every odd month from 5:00-7:00 p.m. We encourage guests to attend meetings to get to know more about Mano en Mano and our programs.

2016 Board of Directors

Laura Thomas, Chair
ESL Teacher at MSAD #37
Cherryfield, Maine

Rebeca Ortiz, Vice Chair
Human Resources Safety Coordinator at Wyman’s of Maine
Steuben, Maine

Charlie Harrington, Treasurer
EdGE After School Program Director, Maine Sea Coast Mission
Milbridge, Maine

Esther Kempthorne
Spanish Teacher at Washington Academy
Milbridge, Maine

Maria Paniagua
Student at University of Maine at Machias
Milbridge, Maine

Olivia Perez Zamora
Nurse
Milbridge, Maine

Ivelisse Rivera
Gardener
Steuben, Maine

Ronald Ramsay
Superintendent of Schools at MSAD #37
Addison, Maine

Beth Russet
Family Nurse Practicioner at Maine Migrant Health Program and the University of Maine at Machias
Milbridge, Maine

Ian Yaffe, Secretary
Executive Director at Mano en Mano / Hand in Hand
South Portland, Maine

Honorary Board Members

Morna Bell
Selectman at Town of Milbridge
Milbridge, Maine

Eric Kelley
Pastor (Retired)
Jonesport, Maine