MEMBERS | The Phillips Childre

OUR MEMBERS

With over 30 years as a child psychologist and 21 years as a Phillips resident, I'm excited to develop and grow programs that benefit chilldren of all ages in our community. I have produced festivals for 35 years or better, 19 years of the children's festival of the imagination, Wonderland and am very excited to build upon what I have learned about promoting the development of imagination as well as providing learning and creative opportunities ofr all ages.

President - Susan Sanders, PhD

Saskia is a colorist, multi-media artist and teacher who loves to paint in oils and acrylics. Her artistic endeavors are often influenced by geometry found in nature, known as the Golden ratio. She lives in Phillips with her husband and two children. Saskia is a founding director of the High Peaks Creative Council, Maine Barn Quilt Trail, Kingfield Artwalk, and founded High Peaks Artisan Guild in Kingfield. She serves on the Maine Community Foundation Western Mountains Advisory Committee.

Vice-President - Saskia Reinholt

Lisa has worked for 25 years in the non-profit service arena as a Finance Director so is excited to share her career skills with the foundation. Although she now lives in Wilton, she grew up in Phillips and will always be a Phillips girl at heart. Lisa is very excited to help develop positive growth and experiences for the current and future children of Phillips.

Treasurer - Lisa Rowe

As a lifelong resident and longtime business owner in Phillips, I am interested in the Phillips Children's Foundation because I care about our town and the well-being of our residents. My hope is that the Children's Foundation will be a resource to offer our young residents a place to feel safe, included and cared about.

Secretary - Julie Hardy

Lois has her roots in Phillips and cares deeply for the local community. She, along with her husband Jon, owned and operated several businesses in Farmington Maine. She is excited to support this chapter of the Community House through The Phillips Children's Foundation.

Director - Louis Bubier

Following 37 years in public and private school education in Connecticut, I retired in 2016 to my home state of Maine here in Phillips. I look forward to supporting the Phillips Children's Foundation in providing resources and education for the children of our community.

Director - Bettina Cloutier

I have lived in this community for 65 years and most of that time have been involved with community as Town Clerk and Tax Collector for the town of Avon. My husband, Bruce and I owned and operated Dunham's Lobster Pot for over 25 years. I have been very involved in my church, The Phillips Community Church and to its members. I share the dream of The Phillips Children's Foundation and hope to be of service in any way I can.

Director - Mary Dunham

I've lived my entire life in the Phillips/Avon area. I have been involved in the community most of my adult life, from working at the local preschool, a family run daycare to substituting at the elementary school and subsequently served 9 years on the school board while raising two sons. I am presently the president of the Phillips Historical society and select board member for the town of Avon.

Director - Jane Thorndike

Katharine "Katie" Wetherbee Houghton, DO, originally from Vermont, fell in love with Maine in College at the University of New England, then proceeded to fall in love with a Maine boy, Josh Houghton. Together they have embraced Phillips and created a home away from home, while they restore and preserve his childhood home. Part of that preservation is helping to maintain and continue to cultivate the small-town community for their children. Katie is a Family Medicine physician in NH, with an active practice where she cares for entire families across multiple generations with an emphasis on children.

Director - Katharine Wetherbee