The purpose of MMSA’s board of directors is to advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of MMSA, so as to support the organization’s mission and needs. Board members serve for three years, which may be renewed up to a maximum of three consecutive terms. MMSA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
MMSA Board Members
Chair – Margo Murphy
Camden Hills Regional High School, Science Teacher
Margo Murphy is in her 36th year teaching earth and environmental sciences and is currently at Camden Hills Regional High School (CHRHS), in Rockport, ME. Murphy has received several awards including the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the Presidential Innovation award for Excellence in Environmental Education, and the National Outstanding Environmental Educator from SeaWorld and NSTA. She is a National Board Certified teacher.
Vice Chair – Kevin London
Fairchild Semiconductor, SVP Human Resources (Retired)
Kevin recently retired from Fairchild Semiconductor as SVP of human resources after 34 years in the semiconductor business in a range of responsibilities. Fairchild has 9000 employees in 25 countries.
Treasurer – Susan Bates
Susan Bates holds a BA in Physics and a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering. Susan began her career at Bell Telephone Labs where she transitioned from physical design to software development. In the 90s, as the internet took hold, she trained K-12 teachers about using that emerging technology. Most recently she has focused her energies on the nonprofit sector and held leadership positions on myriad boards.
Chair of Nominating Committee – Jenn Gagner, Ph.D.
IDEXX, Director of Discovery & Technology Futures
Dr. Jennifer Gagner is a native Mainer who graduated from Sanford High School and attended MIT, graduating with a BS in Materials Science & Engineering and then went on to receive her PhD in Materials Engineering from RPI. Her research focused on biomaterials, and this work drew her into a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School. She joined IDEXX Research & Development in 2015 and is currently the Director of Discovery & Technology Futures.
Todd J. Griset, Esq.
Preti Flaherty, Partner
Todd J. Griset practices law as a partner with Preti Flaherty’s Energy and Telecommunications practice group. He helps clients make critical decisions on energy and utilities matters. Todd’s clients range from startups to Fortune 500 companies, and include developers and owners of renewable and traditional energy projects, as well as industrial and commercial energy consumers and trade associations. He advises clients on permitting and regulatory affairs, as well as transactions relating to infrastructure, manufacturing and energy assets.
Chair of Marketing/Fundraising Committee – Kevin Hathaway
StreetLight Data / Jacobs Engineering, Vice President, Professional Services
Kevin Hathaway is Vice President of Professional Services at StreetLight Data, an international big data analytics company working to improve transportation and infrastructure decision making. Before StreetLight, he was Vice President at RSG, a data analytics and research-focused management consulting firm. He has supported global product development initiatives for Motorola, Amazon, and Ford Motor Company, advised on national data and technology programs for the Department of the Interior, Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and contributed original research on behalf of the National Institutes of Health and the National Academies of Science.
Jeff Hecker
University of Maine, Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training
Jeffrey Hecker received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from UMaine in 1986 after earning the B.S. degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois. He began at UMaine in 1986 as director of the Psychological Services Center, the training clinic for UMaine’s doctoral program in clinical psychology. Dr. Hecker is a clinical researcher whose work focuses on understanding and treating anxiety, and on risk assessment. He is the author of two books and scores of journal articles and presentations.
Joel Pike
ND Paper, Inc, Director of Energy Strategy
Joel Pike is the Director of Energy Strategy for ND Paper covering the North American facilities. He received his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maine and has held many roles in the Maine Pulp and Paper industry. Joel is active in the Maine STEM community by mentoring and volunteering for multiple robotics programs. Joel is a Trustee for the Maine School of Science and Mathematics in Limestone as well as a Director on the RSU #73 School Board where he chairs the Policy Committee.
Secretary – Erica Beck Spencer
Univeristy of California – The Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley, Curriculum Specialist
Erica Beck Spencer is a curriculum specialist for the research-based Full Option Science System (FOSS), an award-winning active science program developed at UC Berkeley. She spearheaded the Taking FOSS Outdoors feature of this program, taking this indoor program and incorporating regular outdoor activities in the schoolyard, and has taught thousands of educators about teaching outdoors. Prior to working for FOSS she taught elementary school in Portland, Boston, and Cambridge. She has served as a board member for numerous organizations including the Learning Works After School Program, the Maine Environmental Education Association, and Rippleffect. She resides in Portland, Maine, with her two teenagers.
Andrea Mercado
Univeristy of Wisconsin-Madison – World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA), Professional Learning Specialist
Andrea Mercado currently works as a Professional Learning Specialist for the WIDA Consortium at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she provides professional development to increase equitable access to quality learning in the content areas for Multilingual learners. She has over 20 years of experience in public education focused on working with Multilingual Learners and marginalized populations in Fort Lauderdale, New York City and Lewiston, Maine. Her prior experiences in the classroom include teaching science from grades 2-5 and teaching middle school science in a Spanish bilingual school. As a board member for Maine Association for Young Children, she advocates for Outdoor Learning Initiatives in the state and increased integration of science in the early years.
Angela Lett
Boston EMS, EMT
Angela Lett has 16 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and marketing with a variety of organizations. Previously, she has worked for Michigan State University, University of North Carolina – Charlotte, The Boston Conservatory, the Women’s Lunch Place, The Food Project, and Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers where she was the Executive Director. Angela switched careers during the pandemic and became an EMT for the city of Boston where she works on the front lines of health care. Angela received her B.S. in Biology from Guilford College in Greensboro, NC and a B.M. and M.M. in Voice Performance from The Boston Conservatory. She currently lives in Boston, MA.
Lindsay Coe
RSG – Resources Systems Group, Inc., Director of Marketing
Lindsay Coe has loved math, science and creating with teams since she was a kid, and has built a career on combining data-driven strategies with creativity to develop engaged communities and engaging products and services. Most recently, Lindsay served as the Director of Marketing at Resource Systems Group (RSG), a data analytics and research-focused consulting firm, where she led RSG’s marketing strategy development and execution, and brought many strategic projects to life. Lindsay earned an AB in Engineering Sciences from Dartmouth College and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business. She lives with her family in Etna, NH, and makes an effort to recognize and share the joys and power of STEM in everyday life.
