Author: jacqueline.leonard

Alumni Spotlight: Will McCorckle ’16

This month’s spotlight shines on William (Will) McCorkle from Topsham, Maine who graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Recreation and Tourism Management.  Will is current working as Assistant Aquatic Director/Swim Coach for the YWCA in Lewiston, Maine. Tell us a little bit about what you are doing now.   I am […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Tim Heavrin ’94, Corrections Officer

The Alumni Spotlight shines this month on Tim Heavrin, who graduated from the University of Maine at Machias in 1994 with a major in English and Secondary Education. Tell us a little bit about what you are doing now. Currently, I am serving as the shift supervisor (rank of Sargent) at the Arizona State Prison […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Elisa Sousa, ‘01 and ’08

This Alumni Spotlight shines this week on Elisa Sousa from Richmond, Maine, who graduated from the University of Maine at Machias in 2001 & 2008 with majors in Recreation Management & College Studies.  She is currently working in Strong, Maine as a Special Education Teacher, Day Treatment (grades K-4).   Tell us a little bit […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Cheyenne Robinson, ‘16

This Alumni Spotlight shines this week on Cheyenne Robinson from Patten, Maine, who graduated from the University of Maine at Machias in 2016 with a major in Psychology & Community Studies.  I am currently living in Roque Bluffs and working in Machias, Maine as a Victim Advocate at Next Step DV Project.   Tell us […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Carrie Kelly Gazda, ‘86

This Alumni Spotlight shines this week on Carrie Kelly Gazda from Wallingford, Connecticut, who graduated from the University of Maine at Machias in 1986 with a major in Recreation and Business Management.  She is currently working in the town of Madison, Connecticut, as a Recreation Supervisor.   Tell us a little bit about what you […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Amanda Merchant, ‘16

This Alumni Spotlight shines this week on Amanda Merchant from Addison, Maine, who graduated from the University of Maine at Machias in 2016 with a major in Psychology & Community Studies.  She is currently working in Beals, Maine as a Community Integration Counselor for Aroostook Mental Health Center.   Tell us a little bit about […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Daniel Pontbriand, ‘79

This Alumni Spotlight shines this week on Daniel Pontbriand from Auburn, Maine, who graduated from the University of Maine at Machias in 1976 with a major in Recreation Management. He is currently living in Grafton, New Hampshire and is a Retired National Park Service Ranger.   Tell us a little bit about what you are […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Joe Overlock, ‘06

This Alumni Spotlight shines this week on Joe Overlock from Warren, Maine, who graduated from the University of Maine at Machias in 2006 with a major in Biology.  He is currently working as a Fisheries Management Supervisor for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.   Tell us a little bit about what you […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Jesse Blackburn, ’13

This Alumni Spotlight shines this week on Jesse Blackburn from Cherryfield, Maine, who graduated from the University of Maine at Machias in 2013 with a major in Psychology and Community Studies.  He is currently working as an Academic Counselor with Bowdoin College’s Upward Bound program in Brunswick, Maine. Tell us a little bit about what […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Wolf Luman, ’13

The Alumni Spotlight shines this week on Wolf Luman of Bellows Falls, Vermont, who graduated from the University of Maine at Machias in 2013 with a double major in English and Interdisciplinary Fine Art. He is currently an artist and consultant with Ouroboros Studios. Tell us a little bit about what you are doing now: […]

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