About Us

Luke provides technical assistance to the craft beverage sector with a focus on environmentally responsible operations. He has over 10 years of brewery experience realizing years of double digit growth, major and minor expansions, equipment upgrades, and process improvements. Luke has worked in every facet of the brewing process from farming to manufacturing to distributing to serving, most recently in Facilities Management

Leah supports the programmatic direction and administration of the Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Network, including planning, tracking, and reporting deliverables and managing communications, outreach, website, and promotional materials. She has a background in environmental science and business administration and expertise engaging communities on sustainability initiatives

Jane provides creative and administrative support across NEEFC projects. With a background in nonprofit administration, public relations, and policy research, she contributes creative problem-solving and organizational skills to ensure alignment and effective communication on her team. She is dedicated to building resilience across New England through community-centered advocacy and network building. Jane holds a B.A. in Archaeology from Barnard College and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Policy, Planning, and Management at USM’s Muskie School of Public Service.

Collin works to enhance the scope of the NEEFC’s Environmental Funding Navigator Tool, a tool to connect communities to environmental funding opportunities, as well as advance the impact of the Pollution Prevention Project, a program aimed at reducing pollutants from local organizations and municipalities. To support these projects, Collin brings his experience in sustainable project management, community engagement, and environmental research, combined with an enthusiasm for sustainable solutions. Prior to serving with AmeriCorps, Collin earned a B.A. from Colgate University in Environmental Economics and a minor in Philosophy. He has had several internship-level roles in sustainability and ESG, as well as engaged in conservation-based volunteerism. In his free time, Collin enjoys hiking, running, baking bread, and is excited to make the most of his time in Maine.

Alex manages the SNEP Network’s programmatic direction and coordinates the work of over 15 local on-the-ground technical assistance partners. She also oversees the network’s administrative functions, including tracking deliverables and program evaluation. She holds an M.S. in Ecology from the University of California, Davis, and brings expertise in program management, collaborative network development, community engagement, and ecological research. Her previous work has centered on advancing land stewardship and climate resilience within the New England farming community through public education, outreach, and regional partnership development

Matt provides technical assistance, project management, and support for water infrastructure projects. With a background in groundwater contamination, water quality monitoring, and regulatory compliance, Matt brings expertise in technical analysis, program coordination, and community-focused environmental solutions. In addition, Matt has experience in environmental education, having developed and led educational programs that promote water conservation and environmental stewardship, as well as serving as a middle school science teacher

Laura manages the New England Water Infrastructure Network (NEWIN) and provides direct technical, financial, and project management support for the region’s municipalities, utilities, and tribes. She has a background in water resource management, with expertise in community-driven program management, strategic planning, and impact evaluation

With more than 20 years in nonprofit development and philanthropy, Andrea works with communities to advance climate adaptation and environmental justice priorities. She offers both fundraising and community engagement support through the lenses of collective power building, decolonization, and justice. Andrea’s strategic approach to complex environmental justice challenges makes her a creative partner, ready to address the multifaceted climate change threats facing communities today. In her “free time” Andrea serves as the Chair of the Select Board in the Town of North Yarmouth, ME, carefully balancing financial pressures with efforts to advance community health and climate resilience, as well as serving on the Board of Directors of Momentum Conservation and Resources for Organizing and Social Change

Chloe leads NEEFC programs focused on climate resilience and water infrastructure. She holds a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning from the University of Washington and brings 15 years of experience in research and program implementation at environmental and public health organizations working both in the U.S. and internationally. Chloe has extensive experience facilitating community-driven climate resilience planning and prioritization processes and has worked with municipalities across New England to identify funding options and develop competitive applications for resilience projects. She oversees the New England Water Infrastructure Network, managing staff and a network of partner organizations providing technical assistance to support safe, affordable, and resilient drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. Chloe serves on the Maine Climate Council’s Community Resilience Working Group and contributed to funding and financing recommendations reflected in the State’s climate action plan Maine Won’t Wait

Martha leads the NEEFC team and the programmatic expansion of the EFC’s services. She has over 25 years of experience in community capacity building to move environmental projects forward to the funding, financing, and implementation phase