Alicia LaFosse

Alicia LaFosse

Alicia has worked with learners of all ages—from elementary age to adult—in Maine and internationally for over 20 years. She joined the NVME staff in 2023 to coach and teach classes for small business owners. She has also supported her own family business with...
Karen Garland

Karen Garland

Karen provides career and money management classes and coaching to NVME participants. Prior to joining NVME in 2023, she worked as an administrative specialist for University of Maine at Augusta Saco Center. She also served as a tech hub navigator, helping students...
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...
Kelley Glidden

Kelley Glidden

Kelley has been providing career planning and financial education training statewide and in Kennebec and Somerset Counties since 2019. She is a certified Career Services Provider. Her experience includes over 15 years of work with Maine nonprofits. She earned a juris...
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...