by Jennifer DeJoy | Oct 6, 2026
Vien Dobui coaches entrepreneurs and teaches business classes in Central Maine. Prior to joining NVME, Vien served as a Certified Business Advisor at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Portland. At SBDC, he helped his clients develop financial and...
by Jennifer DeJoy | Oct 27, 2025
Beth Aspinall teaches classes and provides individual coaching to participants in the Lewiston area and statewide. Beth comes to NVME from Maine Immigrant and Refugee Services (MEIRS). As the convenor of the Lewiston-Auburn Housing Alliance, she led collaboration to...
by Jennifer DeJoy | Feb 12, 2025
Kim provides career planning and financial education classes and coaching to participants statewide. Her previous experience includes case management for workforce and behavioral health organizations and direct service with diverse populations. Prior to joining NVME...
by Jennifer DeJoy | Jan 15, 2025
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...
by Jennifer DeJoy | Oct 1, 2024
Martha coaches and teaches classes for entrepreneurs in Southern Maine. She has over 15 years of hands-on experience in education and running a small business. As a co-founder of MAIZ Colombian Street Food in Portland, she directs all facets of business development...
