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Staff Directory

Tom Peaco
Executive Director
tpeaco@maine.wish.org
207-236-3171, x303
1-800-491-3171, x303
Tom is the chief staff officer of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Maine and is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the chapter in order to effectively achieve the foundation's mission and the goals and objectives established by our chapter Board of Directors. Tom provides direct leadership to development projects such as the Fantasy Auction and individual and corporate giving campaigns. He is also directly responsible for the human resources and financial management of the chapter. Tom is based in our Camden office.


Kate Vickery
Program Director
kvickery@maine.wish.org
207-221-2306
207-899-9888
Kate manages all aspects of children's wishes in York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Franklin, Oxford, Androscoggin, Kennebec and Somerset counties. Kate also makes sure we're adhering to all policies and procedures relative to all wish granting statewide and trains our wish granting volunteers. Kate works in our Portland office.


Eileen Chretien
Volunteer Director
eileen@maine.wish.org
207-221-2308
207-577-8562
Eileen is delighted to be back with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine after a five-year absence. She is responsible for all aspects of the volunteer program, and also helps families and health professionals with the referral and eligibility process for potential wish children. In addition, Eileen helps with educational outreach about Make-A-Wish to the medical community. Eileen works in our Portland office.


Amy Rawe Theiss
Marketing Director
atheiss@maine.wish.org
207-236-0516
Amy is responsible for designing and writing all of our publications - such as newsletters and the annual report - and other collateral material such as brochures. Amy also works with volunteer Chris Dilios to keep our website up to date. Amy works part-time from her home in Camden.


Kipa Bonariggo
Office Coordinator
wishme@maine.wish.org
207-236-3171, x302
1-800-491-3171, x302
Kipa joined the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine in 2002. Kipa is responsible for Finance and Operations, and management of the Make-A-Wish offices and database. She provides overall support to Make-A-Wish staff and assists with internal events. Kipa works in our Camden office.