Kerrie enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and taking long walks with their dog Gogo. Angela began working at Megan’s House in 2016 as a Recovery Specialist and later moved on to the position of Success Coach. Encouraged by the Megan’s House Foundation, she returned to school and completed state requirements to become a licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor.
- She served three years as co-chair of SEGL part of the United Way, which raises money for local non-profit organizations so that children of Greater Lowell can enjoy a safe summer of fun, learning, and employment.
- Visual Clinic is a Massachusetts based Company specializing in LEAN methodologies and products for Hospitals, Surgical Centers and Physician practices.
- The board voted unanimously to transition to Riverbend at their September board meeting which also welcomed three new Directors to the board.
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The Sudbury native spent time in prison, experienced homelessness and attended several detox and rehabilitation programs across Massachusetts, none of which seemed to worked. Trying very hard to avoid temptation to go drink or do whatever I can find. Tanya very much enjoys being in a supportive role and combines her creative problem solving and organization skills with everything-is-possible attitude to support our Executive Director and The Megan House Foundation.
Sue received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, magna cum laude, from Merrimack College. As a seasoned educator, coach and marketing executive, Ms. Coimbra brings with her an understanding and background of youth in our community. Ms. Coimbra graduated from Bradford College as senior class president, is completing an additional graduate degree in education and teaches fifth grade at the Academy of Notre Dame in Tyngsboro, MA. She started a program at NDA that allows her students to complete charity work through the Sisters of Notre Dame De Namur Hallmarks. Danielle Murphy Coimbra was born and raised in Lowell, MA where she currently resides with her mother, son and golden retriever Winston. She has been volunteering for charitable organizations from an early age and has focused on the youth in her community as well as her prior residence in North Conway, New Hampshire.
LIV RECOVERY HOMES Womens sober home
Residents prepare to return to the community, independent and substance free. Riverbend, formerly Lowell House, has been providing high-quality, accessible, and affordable addiction services and related support to the Greater Merrimack Valley community since 1971. Our programs cover a broad range of inpatient and outpatient treatment and living options that support recovery across a lifetime. The culture in our sober homes promotes family, friendship, support, and recovery. The House Director oversees both homes to assist with additional case management support and to facilitate weekly house meetings. Both homes are near an established public transportation route allowing access to work, education and recreational opportunities, which are vital components to a successful recovery.
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Since joining AMD the company’s footprint expanded into 98 countries including several nationwide deployments. Under Dan’s guidance AMD saw increased penetration into the traditional clinical telemedicine markets as well as significant entry points into the emerging retail pharmacy,concierge, medical tourism, EMS, and skilled nursing markets. The common theme throughout Dan’s 33-year business career has been one of driving growth for technology based, telecommunications related companies with high value product propositions. In 2006 Steven was the first recipient of the annual “Award for Leadership in the Advancement of Telemedicine” by the American Telemedicine Association. In 2011, Steven was elected to the American Telemedicine Association College of Fellows. Prior to healthcare Pamela worked in the insurance industry as a licensed broker for Colonial Life and Accident.
LIV RECOVERY STRUCTURED SOBER LIVING
Sue is a senior financial executive with over 30 years of experience in corporate development, acquisitions and company re-engineering. Growing up in the Lower Highlands of Lowell, Shaun understands the choices and challenges facing youth of today. Shaun was a member of the Lowell YMCA, Greater Lowell Boys and Girls Club, and an active member in area CYO. Ms. Coimbra has worked with the Megan House Foundation on numerous occasions hosting fundraising events to bring awareness to the organization in honor of her younger cousin McKenzie. She plans on continuing her work on the events team with her new role Vanderburgh House on the board. Louise is a strong advocate for education, support, recovery and treatment.
She continued to grow in her career at Megan’s House and took on the role of Family Counselor, working with residents and their supports to rebuild trust and promote healthy communication. In the fall of 2023, Angela became the Program Director of Megan’s House. She is continuing to further her education and is committed to working with the Megan’s House Foundation to expand services for young women with substance use disorders. Pamela Huntley, executive director of the Megan House Foundation, cuts the ribbon in front of Emma’s House, the foundation’s newest sober living facility, in Lowell, Aug. 2, 2023. The home will welcome nine young women in their journey to recovery from substance use disorder.
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