Participant Stories
Kristin Dunphy: Building Back
I was chronically homeless for about twelve years. A destructive 21-year relationship with my children’s father made me...
Victorien Assi: Equipped
I speak six languages and can also read and write four: French, English, Spanish, and Japanese. This knowledge, along with...
GEN Scholarship Recipient: Kari Hersey
I am a first-generation college student. At almost 40 years old, I challenged myself by enrolling in a college English...
Beryl Cui: Building A Meaningful Career
I moved from China to the U.S. with my husband almost a year ago. It was a big change for both my life and my career. We...
GEN Scholarship Awardee: Briana Murico
Enrolling in college was one way for me to break the cycle of poverty and addiction in my family. I am about to start my...
Linda S.: Applying What I’ve Learned
I have been aware of New Ventures Maine (NVME) since the organization was called Women, Work and Community. When I was...
Ambrosia Ross: Everyone Contributes to the Story
I studied psychology at the University of Maine at Machias. One of my electives was a certificate course in business and...
GEN Scholarship Awardee: Kristin Rivas
I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology, but it wasn’t the platform for success that I had hoped for. So here I am, a...
GEN Scholarship Awardee: Savannah Rice
I've been interested in psychology since high school and have worked in caretaking roles throughout my life, but as a...
Share Your NVME Story
New Ventures Maine participant stories are an inspiration for others to make changes in their lives. They also help potential participants understand how NVME classes and individual coaching can help them reach their goals.
If you’ve taken a small step or a big leap to reach a goal or make a change, share your story with us!