David, a Licensed Social Worker, joined MMC in January 2008.  He completed the Social Security Administration's required Work Incentives Planning and Assistance training in February 2008. 

David graduated from the University of Maine at Augusta with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, and an Associate of Science in Business Administration.   After college, he spent a year in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, a full time program that places young adults in high need urban areas to work with under served populations.  During his JVC year, and two years after, he worked as a case manager at a housing program for people living with AIDS in Buffalo, New York.  After returning to Maine, he taught middle school for two years, and also worked for five years as a case manager for people with traumatic brain injuries. 

Sally joined MMC Vocational Services in 2002 as a job coach, working with clients to help them become comfortable and proficient at their jobs, with a goal of independence and job success for the client.  She brought with her years of experience as an analyst for buyers’ offices, working for large retail chains, and used these administrative skills to support the Vocational Services Employment Specialists, maintaining clients’ charts through the development and use of a database, creating client resumes, and greeting clients awaiting their appointments.   

Sally is now the first point of contact for all new WIPA clients and supports the CWICs by directing calls from clients, maintaining client data, and processing the paperwork needed to gather important benefits information for clients.  A native of Orono, Sally has an Associates’ Degree in Merchandising from the University of Maine in Orono and has also completed the job coach strand of the Maine Employment Curriculum.

Diane Luce joined the WIPA team at MMC in January 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Southern Maine.  Diane began her career as an In-Home Counselor in the Family Builders Program through the Aroostook Mental Health Center, working as a member of a 2-person team to provide short-term intensive services to families in crisis.  During this time she also taught Parenting Effectiveness Training (PET) classes and worked closely with area agencies and school systems to coordinate services.  Diane has also provided respite care services to families who have children with special needs.

Most recently, Diane worked for a number of years in the affordable housing industry as a Site Manager and Program Auditor.  She wrote the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Compliance Manual for a nationally known and recognized property management company.  During this time she also provided training to new staff, assisted the elderly and people with disabilities in securing housing and services, and received certification as an Occupancy Specialist, Senior Housing Specialist and Certified Assisted Housing Manager.  Diane completed the Social Security Administration's required Community Work Incentives Coordinator training in February 2009.

Ken joined the MMC Benefits Planning, Assistance and Outreach team and completed BPAO training by Cornell University for the Social Security Administration in 2005.  In addition, Ken also completed the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance recertification in May 2008.  Ken earned his Bachelor's Degree in history from the University of Maine (Machias). 

Before arriving at MMC, he was a Claims Representative for the Social Security Administration.  Prior to that, he worked as a Senate Staff Assistant for Senator Bill Cohen and for Senator Susan Collins for 9 years specializing in Immigration, State Department and Social Security issues.  Ken is also the owner/operator of cottages on Lovejoy Pond in central Maine, a business that has been in his family for 60 years.

Sean joined the WIPA team at MMC’s Department of Vocational Services in May 2008 and completed the Social Security Administration's required Work Incentives Planning and Assistance training in July 2008.  Prior to working at MMC, Sean worked at an internationally certified vocational clubhouse for individuals with psychiatric disabilities.  In this role, Sean was responsible for job development and job coaching services.  Also, Sean has experience in the field of supported housing for people with disabilities.

Sean earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Rehabilitation Services at the University of Maine Farmington, and is working on his Master’s of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling at Assumption College.  In addition to his professional role, Sean is a student member of the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association and is on the Board of Directors for John F. Murphy Homes.  He resides in Auburn with his wife.

Jennifer, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor since 1998, has worked in the field of supported employment since 1996. After obtaining her Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Boston University, she worked as a clubhouse worker, supported employment and education specialist, and job developer.  Recognizing the importance of housing assistance for people with disabilities, she then worked for three years in the field of public housing, managing the Family Self-Sufficiency program and a HUD Welfare-to-Work housing voucher program for a nonprofit housing agency in Boston.

In 2002, Jennifer returned to Maine and obtained a position as an Employment Specialist at MMC's Department of Vocational Services, transitioning to Operations Manager in July of 2003. Since joining MMC, she has been trained in Benefits Planning by Cornell University and is a trainer of the Maine Employment Curriculum.