It Takes a Village

NEV President & CEO Christine Chagnon and VP of Communications & Development Jonathan Grabowski were guests on Breaking the Ice: Let's Talk Inclusion with host Jim Coughlin.   The three discussed NEV's history, mission, and programs as well as the challenges facing human service organizations.

A resident of New England Village for 50 years, Stan The Man joins the podcast to reflect on the past 50 years and how NEV has changed. Stan takes us through a day in the life, relationships he's built and reflects on the recent NEV Family Association Golf Tournament. 

Newly named President and CEO of New England Village Christine Chagnon joins the podcast to discuss the transition from the COO role to the President & CEO role, what some of her year one priorities are and talks about what separates NEV from other organizations she has worked at.

In this episode of "It Takes a Village" we sit down with NEV's Residential Director Jamie Olson to talk about how hey got started in human services, his background in sports leadership and how it helps him in his role at NEV, and what separates NEV from other human services organizations he's worked at.

NEV's Senior Director of Operations Rob Lever joins the podcast to discuss how he got into the human services field and the different roles he's had over that time. Rob also talks about "We Love to Fish" a program he created which allows members of the IDD community to get on the water and go bass fishing. Finally, Rob talks about what he's brought to the table in his short time at NEV.

Assistant Manager of House 2 Kyle Harney joins the podcast to talk about his professional growth at NEV, his involvement in productions at NEV and his community engagement and why it's so important to him

NEV's Sollar Wellness Center's Aquatics and Music Instructor Sean Carr joins the podcast to talk about his over 20 years at NEV, how he started at NEV, the different roles he has and the impact that music has on the individuals NEV supports. 

NEV Facilities Manager John Estabrooks joins the podcast to discuss his diverse career before coming to NEV, what it's like working in the non profit sector, how he and his team manage projects and what he enjoys about working at NEV.

The Living Center (TLC) Program Manager Lan Baker joins the podcast to discuss what got her interested in human services, the opportunities TLC provides to the individuals who attend it. being recognized for her work in the field and what makes NEV a great place to work!

CCEC participant Sean L joins the podcast to talk about what goes on at the Career and Community Exploration Center (CCEC), what his favorite outings are and what he likes to do when he's at home.

Assistant Director of the Career and Community Exploration Center (CCEC) Keith Escandel joins the podcast to talk about how he got started in human services, going from working in residential programming to day programming and discusses the type of activities that go on at CCEC.

Longtime New England Village employee Jim Scott joins the podcast to talk about how he came to NEV, his role as a Direct Support Professional, work during the pandemic and why he's passionate about the work he does.

Efron Center for Enrichment participant Kate K joins the podcast to talk about what she likes to do at ECE, her passion for power soccer and why she loves playing it. 

New England Village's Art Director Melanie Rose-Zagwyn joins the podcast to discuss how the art program has evolved in her 20 years at New England Village, the types of art opportunities offer at NEV and what's the one project she wants to do at NEV.

ECE Participant Jen P. joins the podcast to discuss her favorite things at NEV's Efron Center for Enrichment and tells us what she would say to someone who has never visited it.

Efron Center for Enrichment participant Liz C joins the podcast to talk about her history at ECE, her passion for art and what she likes about the sensory room located at ECE. 

Long time NEV Day Program participant and resident Kenny D. joins the podcast to discuss his history with New England Village, what he loves about being a part of NEV, his acting experience and lots of pop culture talk!

On the debut episode of NEV's podcast "It Takes a Village" Vice President of Communications and Development Jonathan Grabowski sits down with NEV Board Chair Sabrina Nicholson to talk about how the role of the NEV Board of Directors, how the organization has evolved and why being involved in NEV is important to her family.