Our Staff

As Program Coordinator, Megan provides administrative and operational support for BPHC and all program staff. She previously worked as Executive Assistant at a large home health and behavioral health agency that focused on rural and underserved areas of Maine. Prior to that Megan spent several years working in the insurance industry, focusing mainly on Quality Management. Megan received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Maine at Farmington.

Emily brings a background in education and nonprofit management to her role as the Director of Workforce Initiatives at Maine Primary Care Association. Coming to Maine from Chicago, Emily has built her professional experience through the field of adult and childhood education as well as neighborhood campaigns and community wellness projects. Emily believes in the importance of cultivating learning environments within the professional workplace that are based on accessibility and professional development. Emily received her undergraduate degree in education from Marquette University and graduated with her Masters in Social work from the University of Illinois, Jane Addams College of Social Work with a concentration in organization and community practice.

Hannah joined Maine Primary Care Association in 2021 and is responsible for supporting the organization’s public policy and communications initiatives and building the capacity of MPCA’s members to advocate effectively for their mission. She previously worked in Washington, DC, as a policy staffer for Maine Senator Susan M. Collins, leading efforts on global health and international trade. Prior to that, she was a consultant at The Cohen Group, a strategic business advisory firm founded by former U.S. Secretary of Defense and Maine Senator William S. Cohen. Hannah earned a BA in International Affairs and a MA in Global Policy from the University of Maine.

Bobby serves as Program Manager for Value Based Payment Initiatives for MPCA. His role includes coordination with MPCA members, MaineCare, and other key stakeholders working toward payment model reform and healthcare transformation. Bobby has previously held leadership roles in pediatric behavioral health, civil rights advocacy, and Medicaid Managed Care. Throughout his career, Bobby has worked to improve healthcare quality and access for vulnerable children and families through system innovation and alignment. He is a Pacific Northwest transplant, a graduate of Boston College, and an avid home gardener.

As the Health Information Technology (HIT) Program Manager, Jennifer (Jen) leads the collaboration with the HRSA-funded Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCN) program CHCNet. Jen is driven to identify opportunities where technology and data can strengthen Maine’s Community Health Centers’ efforts to serve their communities and provides training and technical assistance to participating health centers across the state. Jennifer’s passion is centered around harnessing the strength of more than 20 years’ experience in the medical/healthcare industry and acting as a liaison to support some of the most remote and under-resourced community health centers in the northeast. Her favorite pastimes are wildlife photography, whale watching, cookie decorating, and wild bird watching.

Kristen brings to her position 11 years of medical experience as a laboratory technician as well as several years of experience working in public health. Throughout her school career she has obtained degrees in Public Health, Criminal Justice, Medical Laboratory Science and Pre-medical Biology, the most recent of which was a Master’s in Public Health, from the University of New England. As part of the MPCA team, Kristen’s main focus is working on several grants and programs, including the Colorectal Cancer Screening grant, the BOLD grant and PSO program, amongst other work. Kristen lives in Waterville with her husband Noah and they enjoy traveling, hiking and spending time with their pets.