Giving Options

Erin Peck Yarema

Director of Major and Planned Giving

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Erin Peck Yarema, Director of Major and Planned Giving, acquired a passion for development from her time as a college student receiving scholarship support and witnessing dynamic change on campus fueled by generous donors.

Working in the fundraising field since 2003, Erin is inspired by working with people to make transformational gifts that intersect a donor’s philanthropic goals and Good Shepherd Food Bank’s strategic vision.

A native Mainer and graduate of Waynflete School and Bard College, Erin lives in Yarmouth and serves on the board of the Yarmouth Education Foundation. Erin especially enjoys time spent with family, including her son Nicholas, partner J, and his children William and Clara, tending to gardens, preparing and enjoying delicious food, home improvement projects, and soaking up the Maine outdoors in all seasons.

Ethan Minton

Philanthropy Advisor

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Ethan Minton, Philanthropy Advisor, joined the Food Bank in 2017. He obtained a passion for ending hunger in 9th grade while completing an English assignment and, as he entered college, Ethan started raising money for organizations including Save the Children and Good Shepherd Food Bank.

Ethan has over 20 years of experience in broadcasting and prior to Good Shepherd Food Bank he was a trustee and then program director at Mid Coast Hunger Prevention.

Ethan studied business management at the University of Maine and lives with his wife and daughter and their cats in Brunswick.

Daniel Del Rossi

Development Assistant

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Dan provides administrative support to the Development team at the Food Bank. His work includes scheduling, data management, and communicating with both internal and external partners. Prior to joining Good Shepherd Food Bank, he provided administrative support to large team of account and patient program executives at the American Cancer Society.

He also completed a year of national service as an AmeriCorps volunteer in mid-coast Maine. Dan received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Maine.

Georgia Jenkins

Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer

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“I’m excited to join the team at Good Shepherd Food Bank and support the goal of ending hunger in Maine through improved access, education, advocacy, and effective partnerships,” stated Georgia Jenkins, corporate and foundation relations officer. “I’ve always had a passion for anti-hunger and anti-poverty work, beginning as a teenager serving meals at the local soup kitchen and deciding early on to focus on solutions-based work in the nonprofit field.” Georgia has over a decade of nonprofit experience, with a focus on relationship building, grants management, and process improvement. Prior to joining the Food Bank, she worked as the grants manager at Preble Street. Georgia currently serves on the Board of Youth and Family Outreach, an early childhood education and community center in Portland. She earned her Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from Regis University and holds a Bachelor’s in Sociology from Drew University. She served two terms with AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps which fueled her passion for volunteering, community engagement, and connecting with people. Georgia lives in Portland with her wife, two kids, and a very energetic border collie!

Robin McCarthy

Director of Donor Relations

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With a decade of experience in nonprofit fundraising and communications, Robin oversees the donor experience, emphasizing annual giving strategies and donor services. She calls upon her experience with large-scale direct response and data-driven donor engagement strategies to create experiences that help donors make a difference in their communities. She is happy to talk your ear off about the value of a recurring monthly donation and appreciates crafting a good thank-you note. Robin grew up in central Maine, has lived and worked in the Midwest and Washington, DC, and now resides in Bucksport with her husband and dog

Julie McQuillan

Development Operations Manager

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Julie joined the Food Bank ten years ago and considers herself fortunate to work for an organization with a mission that is so close to her heart. Her work as the Manager of Development Operations allows her to see first-hand the generosity and kindness of the Food Bank’s donors. Julie grew up in Massachusetts and having enjoyed Maine as a special place over the years made the move. She resides in Scarborough with her husband and cat.

Anna Mercier

Annual Giving Specialist

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Anna Mercier, Annual Giving Specialist, joined the Food Bank in October 2021 as part of the Donor Relations team. Anna coordinates the Food Bank’s direct marketing program and supports mid-level donors and the Thrive365 monthly giving program. She has seven years of experience in fundraising and communications from working at the Forest Society of Maine, a statewide land trust. Before that, she was employed by several other Maine nonprofits in various capacities. Anna graduated from the University of Maine in Orono in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree. She currently lives in Eddington with her husband and a rambunctious dog. “What I love about working for nonprofits,” Anna says, “is that I can go to work every day knowing that what I do helps make a positive difference in my community. At the Food Bank, I get to be part of an amazing group of staff, donors, and volunteers who are equally passionate about lending a hand to our neighbors and making Maine a better place.”

Kate Rice

Donor Engagement Specialist

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Kate Rice, Donor Engagement Specialist, coordinates community fundraisers, food drives and creates engaging educational events for Good Shepherd Food Bank’s donors. Kate joined Good Shepherd Food Bank in September 2022 after working for several years with the Wells Reserve at Laudholm in Wells, ME. Previously, she held roles at All Faiths Food Bank in Sarasota, FL, and served as an AmeriCorps Vista with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul community assistance center in Exeter, NH. Kate received her B.A. from the University of New Hampshire with a double major in Environmental and Resource Economics and Geography. When she’s not working, you can find Kate tending to her gardens and chickens, hiking, camping, and enjoying Maine throughout the seasons with her husband and dog.

Ashley Davis

Development Operations Coordinator

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Ashley Davis, development operations coordinator, is responsible for the operational functions of the Developmental Operations team and supports the fundraising efforts of the Food Bank by seeking ways to increase gift processing efficiencies and sending acknowledgments of thanks to our generous donors. A part of the Food Bank team since 2019, Ashley strongly believes that food insecurity is a nationwide pandemic and takes great pride in supporting a cause she is very passionate about. Having lived in Maine all her life, Ashley enjoys being outside with family and friends. Her passions include four-wheeling, gardening, swimming, repurposing antique furniture, and interior decorating. She resides in Buckfield, Maine, with her fiancé, Corey, three stepsons, Camden, Bohden, and Harrison, and her dog and cat, Roxy and Kitty.

Kristie Greenough

Development Operations Associate

Michelle Cross

Development Operations Associate

Kris Herder

Development Operations Associate

Jennifer Wilson

Development Communications Specialist

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Jennifer Wilson, Development Communications Specialist, joined the Food Bank in October 2022. After working in development for the last few years, she has learned the art of creating visually appealing content that resonates with donors while being able to proofread documents at light speed. She is now tasked with conveying the impact of our work to donors at all levels. Jennifer comes to Good Shepherd Food Bank after working and volunteering with international nonprofits and has over a decade of communications experience in the private sector. She earned her bachelor’s degree in media studies, with a concentration in production and design, at the University of Southern Maine. She received her master’s degree in international studies with a focus on Latin America from Concordia University Irvine, which included fieldwork in Guatemala and Colombia. Although she grew up primarily in Southern California, it isn’t easy to pinpoint which city Jennifer is from, being the daughter of a former Marine. She has called Maine her home for over 15 years now, and she is excited to use her skills and experience, as well as her love of storytelling, to help her community and end hunger in Maine for good. Most days, you are likely to find Jennifer traveling, hiking with her partner, or spending time with her two teens, bearded dragon and dingo, aka “Charlie, the dog.”