Who are we?

In 2012, a group of parents and providers worked together to create Maine P-PODS, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to help families of children with Type 1 diabetes. Our executive board consists of dedicated parents and professionals who are commited and passionate about meeting the ongoing needs of families who manage Type 1 diabetes to provide community, education, and respite.

Board Members:

• President – Ken Levesque (parent of PWD)
• Vice President – Beth Blades, RN, CDE (Diabetes Educator)
• Treasurer – Shelly Goding (parent of PWD)
• Secretary – Sarah Leonard (Parent of PWD)
• Kathy Coughlin (Parent of PWD)
• Elizabeth Hamblin (Parent of PWD)
• Kerri Nicholas (Parent of PWD)
• Jerrold Olshan, MD (Pediatric Endocrinologist)
• Ashley Thomas (Parent of PWD)
• Maryann Waterman, APRN-FNP, CDE (Diabetes Educator)
• Julie Barnes, RN, CDE (Diabetes Educator)
• Loreta McDonell (Parent of PWD)
• Brandi Kaplan (Parent of PWD)