Leia Kons

Leia Kons

Leia works with NVME staff and participants statewide. Her professional experience includes providing support and project management for business start-ups through work at two Rhode Island nonprofit organizations: RIHub and New England Medical Innovation Center...
Rebecca Lux Soc

Rebecca Lux Soc

Rebecca is an experienced receptionist, small business owner, and writing tutor who serves NVME participants and staff. In 2022, she was named Most Distinguished English Major at University of Maine at Augusta (UMA), where she earned her bachelor’s degree. Rebecca...
Cathy Collins

Cathy Collins

Cathy serves NVME participants and supports staff work in career and money management programs, particularly in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties. She is a member of the board of The Great Falls Balloon Festival in Lewiston. Cathy enjoys camping, reading and...
Suzanne Senechal-Jandreau

Suzanne Senechal-Jandreau

Suzanne has provided career and money management classes and coaching to NVME participants for over 26 years, focusing on career exploration, job search assistance, and money management training. As program director, she manages statewide services and partnerships and...
Janet Smith

Janet Smith

Janet was hired as Executive Director in 2021 after 20 years on the NVME staff. Her work is focused on collaborating with partner organizations to make a greater impact for under-resourced people. As a workforce and asset specialist, she helped to develop NVME’s...