Leslie Bowman
Board Member
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Leslie first came to Cobscook Institute to attend workshops and meetings at the facility and has also documented with photographs several projects including the high school program. Since the mid 1990’s she has been an adjunct professor at University of Maine at Machias. Leslie has an ongoing interest in alternative energy and community development.

Colby Soctomah Lewey
Board Member
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Colby was introduced to Cobscook Institute by his Uncle, Jimmy Soctomah and took a pottery class in 2004 with family members. Colby is completing a Masters in Counselor Education program with an area of expertise in Family Systems. Colby intends on engaging in clinical practice which focuses on expressive arts to foster a deeper connection within and outside of one’s self.

Stephanie Francis Soctomah
Board Member
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Stephanie is an Art Instructor and Ed Tech at Motahkomiqewi Skulhawossol (Indian Township School), looks forward to contributing and learning about the alternative learning environment that is offered through Cobscook Experiential Programs. She graduated from the University of Maine in Machias and worked on Passamaquoddy historic preservation projects. Stephanie and her family enjoy hiking and photography on the weekends.

Brian Altvater Sr.
Board Member
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Brian is inspired by Cobscook Institute’s unique way of teaching. He served as Director of the Pleasant Point Health Center and is currently a community organizer for Maine Wabanaki Reach. He is President of the Passamaquoddy Blueberry Company, Co-Founder, and chair of the Schoodic River-keepers and serves on the advisory board for the Maine Commissioner of Corrections.

Anne Shields Hopkins
Programs Coordinator
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Anne/Annie lives along Kapskuk with their husband and 3 young children. They will be realizing our visions for programming at Cobscook Center in their new role as Programs Coordinator. Annie enjoys eating with the seasons, laughing, creating art and relaxing deeply. They believe in community healing through ancestral truth telling and deep reckoning.

Maria McMorrow
Teacher, Cobscook Experiential Programs
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Maria became acquainted with Cobscook Institute when she first moved to Washington County in 2012. Over the past decade she has been a regular in the kitchen at Pizza Night and co-leading field trips for Cobscook Experiential Program. When she isn’t leading camping trips, Maria can be found playing on the water for fun!  She also loves fixing and creating things, especially with yarn and fabric.

Melissa Rodrick
Custodian
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Melissa currently lives in Perry, where she grew up after migrating from Canada at the age of 2. She is excited by the culture and the social awareness that Cobscook Institute brings to the area. Melissa attended University of Maine and is the founder of the Detainee Advocacy Project, focused on assisting immigrants in custody/detention in advocating for themselves.