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Tom Peaco 207-236-3171, x303
1-800-491-3171, x303

Tom Peaco

Executive Director
tpeaco@maine.wish.org

Tom is the chief staff officer of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Maine and is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the chapter in order to effectively achieve the foundation's mission and the goals and objectives established by our chapter Board of Directors. Tom provides direct leadership to development projects such as the Fantasy Auction and individual and corporate giving campaigns. He is also directly responsible for the human resources and financial management of the chapter. Tom is based in our Camden office.


Kate Vickery 207-221-2306
207-899-9888
Kate Vickery
Program Director
kvickery@maine.wish.org
Kate manages all aspects of children's wishes in York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Franklin, Oxford and Androscoggin counties. Kate also makes sure we're adhering to all policies and procedures relative to all wish granting statewide and trains our wish granting volunteers. Kate works in our Portland office.


Eileen Chretien 207-221-2306
207-577-8562
Eileen Chretien
Volunteer Director
eileen@maine.wish.org
Eileen is delighted to be back with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine after a five-year absence. She is responsible for all aspects of the volunteer program, and also helps families and health professionals with the referral and eligibility process for potential wish children. In addition, Eileen helps with educational outreach about Make-A-Wish to the medical community. Eileen works in our Portland office.


Melinda Ferrazza 207-236-3171, x303
Melinda Ferrazza
Wish Manager
mferrazza@maine.wish.org
Melinda provides comprehensive administrative support to our wish granting program statewide, and manages all aspects of children's wishes in Knox, Lincoln, Waldo, Hancock, Washington, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Kennebec, Somerset and Aroostook counties. Melinda works in our Camden office.


Jim Christie 866-704-9255

Jim Christie
Development Director
jchristie@maine.wish.org

Jim manages all fundraising events throughout the state - including all fundraisers organized by businesses or organizations as well as our own Walk For Wishes and Stories of Light campaign. Jim works in the Camden office.


Lisa Gleeson 207-221-2306

Lisa Gleeson

Communications Manager
lgleeson@maine.wish.org

Lisa is responsible for designing and writing all of our publications - such as newsletters and the annual report - and other collateral material such as brochures. Lisa also works with volunteer Chris Dilios to keep our website up to date. Additionally, she communicates to local media about Make-A-Wish Foundation news and events. Lisa joined us in September 2008 and works out of our Portland office.


Pam Bragdon 207-236-3171, x302
1-800-491-3171, x302
Pam
Office Coordinator
wishme@maine.wish.org
Pam joined the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine in August 2008. Pam is responsible for Finance and Operations, and management of the Make-A-Wish offices and database. She provides overall support to Make-A-Wish staff and assists with internal events. Pam works in our Camden office.