Angela Fochesato, Executive Director
Jordan Stanwood, President | Milbridge
Jordan grew up in Milbridge, Maine and now lives in Ellsworth with her fiancé and two cats. She has worked in customer service for over 12 years. Since moving to Ellsworth, she has been more involved in the community and truly enjoys helping others. She is a uterine cancer survivor for nearly 10 years and she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
Brandy Marchetti, Vice President | Ellsworth
Brandy has worked for Bar Harbor Bank & Trust since 2014 in the Enterprise Risk Management Department. She was born and raised in Central Maine but moved to the Hancock County area in 2014. She is the Event Lead for Hancock County Relay for Life with the American Cancer Society. Brandy has had personal experiences with cancer through family members being afflicted with this disease. Therefore, Brandy remains committed to doing anything that makes a difference to finding a cure for this terrible disease.
Amanda Gardener, Treasurer | Eastport
Amanda Gardner is an experienced Business Development Officer and Financial Advisor at First National Bank, where she leverages her extensive knowledge to guide personal clients and small business owners through financial decisions with confidence. A proud small business owner and house flipper, Amanda thrives on entrepreneurship and bringing her vision to life.
Rooted in Maine, Amanda has spent over 15 years working with nonprofits, fostering community growth and making a meaningful impact. Outside of her professional roles, Amanda is a wife and mother of three, who enjoys spending time with her family, baking delicious treats, and exploring new places through travel.
Nancy Anne Beal | Beals Island
For over 50 years, Nancy has lived in the tight-knit island community where Beth grew up. Her daughter was a friend and classmate of Beth from the age of 3 and was at her bedside when she passed in 2000. A 1962 graduate of Vassar College, Nancy has been a freelance journalist since 1970 and a retired title abstractor for 30 years. She lost a son-in-law to bone cancer and her husband, Ossie, to lung cancer in 2003.
Nancye Files | Blue Hill
Nancye is a biomedical marketing consultant with extensive industry experience in the research and diagnostic markets with leading-edge technologies for cell identification and analysis in immunology, oncology, and genetics. Previously she worked in academic research immunology at Harvard Medical School, Rockefeller University, and the Swiss Cancer Research Institute. She received her degree in biology from the University of Pennsylvania.
Scott Harriman | East Machias
Scott and his wife call East Machias their home, although Scott lived all over the world as a child due to his father’s profession. Scott and his wife have 5 grown children, and 4 grandchildren, with another on the way! Scott enjoys traveling, outdoors, motorcycling, and his family. Scott worked for many years in the Municipal Government area, before transitioning to Education. Scott is very active as a Freemason and Shriner and believes very strongly in their mission of philanthropy and brotherhood. Lastly, as the son of a Father who lost his life to Agent Orange related cancer, Scott feels very strongly about the mission of the Beth Wright Center and is honored to be able to participate in its growth and advancement as a Board Member. Scott’s holds a BA, in Political Science, from the University of Maine at Presque Isle and MA. in Public Administration, from the University of Maine.
Nancy B. Owen | Ellsworth
Nancy retired from 10 years of serve with Machias Savings, with a total of over 30 years in banking. She’s been on the board of directors for 20 years and served as the Treasurer for 20 years. Nancy lost her husband to melanoma cancer in January 2008 and the Beth C. Wright Resource Center was a good support resource during his journey.
Haley Strout | Harrington
Haley Strout is a life-long resident of down east Maine, currently residing in Harrington with her husband and three children. As a niece of Beth Wright, she grew up hearing inspiring stories of Beth and her vision to help others. Haley is eager to help continue the work that her Aunt Beth started 20 years ago. Haley has a Masters of Nursing , and is a FNP at the Harrington Family Health Center.
Kayla Thompson | Harrington
Kayla Thompson is a Washington County resident and is passionate about improving the lives of those who also reside in DownEast, Maine. She has a Master in Social Work where she works as a graduate research assistant. As Beth Charczynski Wright’s niece, she has been a volunteer, and a part of Beth C. Wright Walk For Life for years. The mission of the center has always been ingrained in her by her family.
Emerita Membership
Molly Collins, MD, Emerita | Lamoine
Molly is a general surgeon with a special interest in breast disease. She received her medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed her medical training at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. She began medical practice in Ellsworth and Blue Hill over fifteen years ago and serves on the staff of Blue Hill Memorial Hospital and Maine Coast Memorial Hospital. She is one of the founders of the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center.
Donna Fricke, Ph.D., Emerita | Hancock
Donna is a career educator, professor emerita from Maine Maritime Academy where she taught in the Arts and Science Department and administered the graduate program in Maritime Management and International Business. Donna has served on several state government task forces and was one of five directors of the Maine Port Authority. She has been a humanist scholar at the Maine Humanities Council since 1985. Donna is a cancer survivor.
Meredith Friend, Emerita | Ellsworth
Meredith Friend has been a part of the Ellsworth community for 43 years when she moved to Ellsworth and joined her husband Cooper in establishing their business Friend & Friend Inc. While raising their family, finding opportunities to serve Ellsworth has always been important to both Cooper and Meredith. Meredith was first introduced to the cancer community as a caregiver for her sister who fought and lost a courageous battle against cancer. Inspired by her sister, Meredith has felt especially grateful to be a part of the work of Hospice, Friends in Action, and the Beth C. Wright Center.
Thelma Beal, Emerita | Ellsworth
Thelma Beal, born and raised in Ellsworth. She was the owner of Port-of-Call Seafood Market from 1975 to 1986. She worked for Hannaford in ’86 as a department manager and was there for the next 27 years.
