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. From left, Jim Franchek, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Huntley and state Sen. Ed Kennedy. The challenges I faced were also met with people who saw potential in me and helped me to start my journey. I attended Cambridge College in 2006 and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Human Service in 2010.

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MaryBeth was born and raised in Boston and now lives in Haverhill, MA with her many pets. In her “spare” time, MaryBeth loves to relax at the beach and watch the Patriots. Outside of work, Tanya is passionate about many things including yoga, interior design, gardening, self-improvement and mental health awareness. Shaun is very active in the community, also serving as a Board member for the Latinx Community Center for Empowerment, as well as organizing and advocating for many community based efforts. He was also a long-time Board Member of the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association.

1. Encouraged by the Megan’s House Foundation, she returned to school and completed state requirements to become a licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor.
2. In 2012 Shaun and his wife Teri founded RAD Racing, a program to help youth in Lowell learn respect, work ethic, and mechanical skills by building, designing, and racing 1/24 slot cars.
3. She first became involved with the organization by attending their annual Gala, a fundraising event which raises funds to help with the program and services provided to the residents of Megan’s House and Erin’s house.

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In 2016, I had my second child and made the decision to stay home while he was young; I am in the process of receiving my Masters of Social Work with a concentration in substance use disorders. The field of substance use has been a strong passion of mine, as well as working with young women to help them succeed and show them anything is possible as people did for me. She started her career within the Arlington Public School system as a paraprofessional in a special education classroom. In 2002, she began working at a homeless family shelter, and it was there she realized she wanted to pursue a career in mental health.

He is a graduate of Dracut High School, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication/Broadcast Journalism from Emerson College. Born and raised in the city of Lowell, Robert has been active in fighting the Opiate Epidemic in the Lowell area for a number of years. A graduate of Lowell High School, David began serving on the Megan House Foundation Board of Directors since its early days in 2015. He also serves on the Retirement Board for the City of Lowell and served on the Retirement Board for Marlborough, Massachusetts. 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.

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Paul is also a strong supporter of many non-profits throughout the Merrimack Valley, serving as the Entertainment Director for the Salvation Army radiothon, which helps so many families in need in the region. While he is very busy professionally working as a truck driver, professional musician and fishing boat captain, Paul stills find time to give back to his community. A tireless community advocate, Paul has served as the past President and Vice President of the Pawtucketville Citizen Council and is the Founder of the Rosemont Terrace neighborhood group. Paul Belley joined the Megan House Foundation Board of Directors in January of 2017, but has been involved with the organization since its grand opening. As is the case with many families, Paul has witnessed the devastating effects of the opioid crisis within his own family.

After graduating from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and Salem State College with her Master’s degree in Education, Martha began her teaching career in the Lowell Public Schools, as a K-5 grade art specialist. After starting her family, she took time of to raise her 3 children, Suzanne, John and Mariah. During this time Martha devoted herself to volunteering in the Andover School System as the PTO President, where she raised awareness for cultural diversity in the classroom. In addition, Martha was a member of the Andona Society and is an advocate for the Monastery of Poor Claire.

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She plans on continuing her work on the events team with her new role on the board. Louise is a strong advocate for education, support, recovery and treatment. University of Massachusetts LowellA nationally ranked, public research institution, partof the University of Massachusetts system.

Guests in Lowell can access many meetings and support services throughout the city. Lowell is located near public transportation and several major highways making it easy to commute to other parts of Massachusetts and beyond. This is highly beneficial if you have limited transportation as it allows you to have access to the abundance of resources and activities that Lowell has to offer. “We stand here now knowing that in just a few days, another nine women will live in a safe, affordable and supportive environment where they can continue Harbor House Review their recovery,” Gignac said. Over and eighteen year career in the field, MaryBeth has worked in clinical settings supporting and guiding individuals who present with various inner challenges. Her passion and mission is to promote independence while addressing and processing underlying sensitive issues such as trauma, life changes, and stressors.