Board & Staff Members
Amy Clark
Amy is an “affected other” and recovery ally who believes strongly that supporting recovery is a community responsibility. Along with serving as an active member on the Board of Directors, Amy currently chairs the marketing and development committee, and co-facilitates the BARN’s monthly Addiction in The Family meeting. Amy works as the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for Haley Ward, and lives in Bangor with her daughter, Maddy and her dog, Bella.
Lisa Williams
LADC, CCS
Clinical Director of Residential Services at Wellsprings. Lisa is a woman in long term recovery with a passion for helping others believe in their ability to recover. The BARN has been part of her personal journey since the doors first opened. 1st as a patron of its 12 step programs and sober functions and later as a board member. She currently feels honored to be entrusted with the honor of being the Board chair.
Noah Nesin, MD
Dr. Noah Nesin has been a family doctor in Maine since 1986 and currently serves as Innovation Advisor at Penobscot Community Health Care. During his tenure as Chief Medical Officer he worked to expand access to treatment for use disorders and to address the stigma associated with addiction both in the
medical profession and in the community at large. Dr. Nesin was a co-founder of Maine Quality Counts’ Maine Chronic Pain Collaborative, is Chair of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s National Integration Academy Council, is a member of Maine’s Opioid Clinical Advisory Group and Maine’s Governor has appointed him chair of the Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board and also appointed him as a member of Maine’s Board of Licensure in Medicine. Dr. Nesin is the immediate Past-President of the Maine Public Health Association.
Elizabeth Ashe
Elizabeth Ashe is a member of the Bangor Police Department who currently serves as the Community Resource Officer. With a community-policing centered philosophy driving her pursuits, Elizabeth assumes many roles not typically associated with the work of a patrol officer such as working with caseworkers to house the homeless and connecting person suffering from SUD to recovery resources. Elizabeth views serving on the board of the BARN as another avenue for supporting all people in the community.
Laura Supica
Raised by her single mother, and daughter of an immigrant father, Laura was born in California but moved to Maine in 2010. Longtime retail and food service worker, she ran for Bangor City Council in 2017 and won. In 2020 she won election to the Maine House of Representatives. She is currently in her second term and is House Chair of the Veteran and Legal Affairs Committee. Over the years she has volunteered for many organizations, but she now serves on several boards, including the Eastern Area Agency for Aging, Together Place, Downtown Bangor Partnership and more recently the Bangor Area Recovery Network. She is new to her sobriety and is working to give the same supports she was fortunate to have in her life to thrive. She is married to a nice guy from The County and has a dog and 2 cats.
Brenda Godin
Controller, Community Health and Counseling Services
Brenda is an “affected other” and believes that the BARN is a vital part of the community as well as a safe haven for those in need. Her involvement with the BARN began in the Spring of 2018 when the BARN was applying for their State Contract for the Peer Recovery Center. Since she works for a local non-profit who has numerous State Contracts, her knowledge helped the BARN complete the application and eventually receive their State award. From there, Brenda became a member of the Marketing/Development Committee then helped establish more detail financial reports as well as assisting with the budgeting process. She has since become a member of the Finance Committee and is now a member of the Board.
Kole Taylor
ADCA,MHRT-C,CIPPS, Certified Peer Recovery Coach
Kole is in long term recovery from substance use. He is working toward his degree in recovery advocacy and addiction counseling while employed as a counselor at the mens residential rehabilitation center in Bangor, Maine. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah Kole has participated in street outreach events and recovery conferences across the country. He is an advocate tor those who haven’t found their voice, specializing in harm reduction and the LBGTQ+ community.
Kimberly Morrison
Kim is an individual in long-term recovery from Substance Use Disorder who began her recovery journey in 2019 through her engagement with the BARN after being inducted into the Penobscot County Adult Treatment Court Program.
In 2021, while pursuing her education in substance abuse counseling, Kim joined Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC) as a Peer Support Specialist. This role sparked a deep passion for helping individuals with SUD and justice involvement achieve their employment and training goals. Today, Kim serves as the Jail Diversion and Recovery Program Manager for EMDC’s workforce services, where she supports others in building recovery-focused lives and becoming contributing members of their communities.
In addition to serving on the BARN Board, Kim is the Chair of the Board of Visitors at the Penobscot County Jail, where she works to ensure residents have access to critical mental health and support services.
BARN Staff
Robert Fickett
Bangor Area Recovery Network, Executive Director
Robert Fickett is a son, brother, father, and friend in long-term recovery from substance use disorder. Robert’s work at the BARN from a Volunteer to Executive Director has been an expression of his passion for recovery advocacy and peer-based recovery support services. He strongly holds the belief that love is a remedy we can all administer at no cost.
Angela Walker
Peer Services Coordinator
Angela is a trained CCAR Recovery Coach and oversees the Recovery Justice, and Recovery coaching program. Angela is a woman in recovery, who enjoys supporting others in their recovery-she supports all pathways of recovery. Angela has over a decade of experience in Mental Health and Substance use fields, specializing in Peer Support, Recovery Coaching and supervisor roles. Angela also brings a tremendous number of resources in the community, that she herself has proudly taken a part in, on her own journey and prides herself in sharing these experiences with others. Angela is a devoted Wife, Mother, Daughter, Auntie and Nana to 6 amazing Grandkids, Cat Mom to two handsome cats and a Dog Mom to a beautiful pup. She enjoys going for drives to the ocean, crocheting, any outdoor activities no matter the season and enjoys spending time with her family.
Kathy Colson
Volunteer Coordinator
Kathy Colson is a recovery ally and an “affected other”. She has a passion for helping others and has an understanding that there are many pathways in recovery. She started as a volunteer here at the BARN in 2017 as a volunteer and is now our Volunteer Coordinator. She also has provided recovery coaching services since 2018. She is the mom of 2 girls. She enjoys time with her family and friends, crocheting and other hobbies as well as the outdoors and nature.
Madison Valle
Community Outreach Specialist
Maddy is a dedicated Recovery Ally and Affected Other who joined the Barn with a mission to empower others on their journey to recovery. Her passion lies in helping individuals find their path to healing and reclaim their lives. Maddy believes strongly in advocating for recovery and ending the stigma associated with it, making this work deeply personal to her. In honor of her sister’s memory, she dedicates herself to supporting those in need. She holds an Associate’s degree in Addiction Counseling and is a CCAR-trained Recovery Coach. When she’s not working, Maddy enjoys spending time by the lake and relaxing with her two cats.
Sarah Shurtleff
Recovery Coach Coordinator
Sarah is a grateful woman in recovery with a deep passion for supporting others. As the Recovery Coach Coordinator at the BARN, she leads the recovery coaching team with both professional experience and lived insight. Her journey with the BARN began through her own recovery from Substance Use Disorder, followed by volunteering and serving two years on the Board of Directors, including terms as vice chair and chair.
Before entering the recovery field, Sarah built a long career in retail banking, but her heart was always drawn to helping people on a more personal level. Over the past two years, she has worked as a Recovery Coach, Residential Support Worker, and CRMA.
Sarah is a proud wife, mother, and friend to all. She finds joy in gardening, walking in nature, caring for houseplants, collecting rocks, and—most of all—spoiling her three cats and ten chickens. Known for her friendly smile and warm “hello,” Sarah believes deeply in the power of peer support and embraces the truth that there are many pathways to recovery. She is committed to ensuring that everyone feels loved, supported, and empowered along their own unique path.
Douglas Burrill
Recovery Justice Coach
Douglas Burrill is a son, friend, and person in recovery who is passionate about helping others find hope and purpose. His journey in recovery has inspired him to give back to the community, beginning as a volunteer and growing into his role as a Recovery Justice Coach at the BARN. Douglas is committed to supporting individuals involved in the justice system by offering guidance, encouragement, and connection to recovery resources. He believes that recovery is possible for everyone and that through compassion, accountability, and peer support, individuals can build meaningful and fulfilling lives.