OUT MAINE BOARD

Melissa Bellew
Co-Chair (she/her/hers)
Advocacy is Melissa’s passion. As a retired public defender, organizer, nonprofit professional, and faith leader, Melissa is the current Vice President of Operations at the Capital District YMCA in Albany, New York. A past resident of Maine, Melissa’s career has been steeped in providing a voice to those who often cannot speak or argue for themselves. Melissa has been in the YMCA movement for the past eleven years, where she serves on the Y’s national LGBTQ+ Resource Network. Melissa resides with her wife, Lori, in Clifton Park, New York.

Emily Cantillo
Co-Chair (she/her/hers)
Emily is a Compliance Manager at First National Bank in Damariscotta. She lives in South Bristol with her husband and children. She is a parent of a transgender elementary school child.

John D. Adams
Secretary (he/him/his)
John is an active member of the Lincoln County Midcoast Unitarian Fellowship and professional voice coach and singer. He has served on the Boards of Oratorio Chorale, Hartwood Regional Theater Company and the Midcoast UU Fellowship. John lives in the midcoast with his partner of 24 years.

Jess Anderson
Treasurer (she/her/hers)
Jess brings with her a passion for teaching and learning and decades of experience working with youth. She lives in Dresden Maine with her husband and son.

Amy Paine
Development Chair (she/her/hers)

Will Ames
Board Member (he/him/his)

Maulian Dana
Board Member (she/her/hers)

Ralph Moore
Board Member (he/him/his)

Vanessa Shields-Haas
Board Member (she/her/hers)

Lily Solochek
Board Member (they/them/theirs)

Cynthia Turcotte
Board Member (she/her/hers)
Cynthia Turcotte is a former high school teacher for over 20 years and GSA adviser for ten. She has worked with and supported LGBTQ+ youth throughout her teaching career. She loved volunteering at the Rainbow Ball for many years. Since leaving teaching, she has been working with her husband, Tom Fair, at the business they run in Litchfield. Applewald Farm is a produce farm/apple orchard/cider mill/bakery/gift shop which keeps them busy. They are helped at the farm by their two grown sons, one of whom is part of the LGBTQ+ family.
OUT MAINE STAFF

Sue Campbell
Interim Executive Director (she/her/hers)
sue@outmaine.org
Sue brings more than 25 years of experience working with school superintendents, administrators and other school staff through her work on local and state school boards. She volunteered with the Trans Youth Equality Foundation in Portland, assisting with support groups. As the parent of a trans son, her first-hand experience in supporting the transition process and working with family issues around transitioning give her expertise that supports both youth and families. Sue lives in South Thomaston with her partner.

Rachel Albury
Development and Operations Coordinator (she/her/hers)
Rachel is a 2005 graduate of the University of Maine in Orono with a degree in Business Administration and a minor in Art History. Rachel brings her experience in website development, marketing and event planning to the team. She has volunteered for many local non-profits, including WRFR-LP, Rock Coast Rollers, Penobscot School, Youthlinks, and Aldermere Farm and had been waiting for the right opportunity to join the non-profit world full-time. Rachel lives in Rockland.

Aiden Campbell
Mental Health Coordinator/LMSW-cc (he/him/his)
aiden@outmaine.org
Aiden grew up in Maine, transitioned from female to male in high school, and graduated with his Masters of Social Work in 2019 from the University of Southern Maine. Aiden has over seven years of diverse experience working with both at-risk youth and families. Aiden brings his experience as a clinician along with his personal experiences to educate, support, and uplift LGBTQ+ youth across Maine. When Aiden isn’t working, you will find him hiking, fishing, or on some other adventure. He lives in Southern Maine with his fiancee and dogs Winne and Olive.

Maura Derrivan
Youth Engagement Coordinator/ LCPC-c (she/her/hers)
Maura graduated with a Masters of Science in Counseling and Psychological Services in 2019 from Salem State University in Massachusetts. Maura has most recently been working as a mental health counselor with children, adolescents and adults in Southern Maine. Maura brings a mental health expertise that will help support LGBTQ+ youth. She enjoys working with children and adolescents and brings experience in working with families to foster healthy and positive relationships. Outside of work, you can find Maura working on a craft project, exploring Southern Maine or spending time with her dog Beker and cats Loraine and Ravioli.

Katie Lutts
School Engagement Coordinator (she/her/hers)
Katie is a 2007 graduate of the University of Maine with a degree in Kinesiology and Physical Education and has been teaching health and physical education in Maine for the past 14 years. Katie has experience working with the teacher’s union, administration and school board on creating and implementing policy. She brings enthusiasm, energy, and years of experience working with students and adults in regards to encouraging and supporting change. Katie lives in Berwick with her soon-to-be-wife, 3 dogs: Tilley, Fivel, Charlie, and 2 cats: Jetta and Fiyero.

August Sender
Training Coordinator (they/them)
August comes to OUT Maine with a background in healthcare and more recently, as the Education Co-Coordinator for the Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine. At SASSMM, they developed and implemented school and community-based education. They live in Western Waldo County with their dogs, partner, and chaotic gardens.

Inga Vickerman
Programming Assistant (she/her/hers)
Inga Vickerman hails from Tenants Harbor and comes to OUT Maine with an impressive set of skills and a passion for the work OUT Maine does. Inga grew up in Washington, Maine before serving in the USAF and traveling overseas for many years. She has spent her life focused on the service of others; from working for multiple Industries for the Blind agencies to being a Paramedic in North Carolina and in Midcoast Maine. As the mom of two transgender children, she recognizes the difficult struggles that exist for queer kids and their families and has a strong desire to support the work that OUT Maine does.