Paving the way for Portland, Maine,
neighbors to age in place

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carol Colton 

Bruce Dalbeck

 Kate Spanier

President:  Carol S. Colton

Carol and her husband moved to Portland 18 years ago and love everything about Portland and Maine.  She retired 13 years ago from a 30+ year career in insurance as a personal account manager and loved the opportunity it gave her to interact with and provide service to her clients. After retiring, she was looking for a way to give back to the community and was thrilled to join the steering committee to develop an initiative to help neighbors age in place.  As a Board member, she spreads her passion for this program wherever she can. Carol also serves on the Board of Directors of Back Cove Neighborhood Assn. 

Vice President - Bruce W. Dalbeck

Bruce grew up in Maine and moved back in 2000. He is currently employed as a caregiver by a local home care company and by LL Bean seasonally. In his previous career, he was a management consultant working on a variety of strategic initiatives, ranging from improving operations to helping start-ups get launched and grow. Bruce believes community-wide support can help provide a more dignified, graceful, and safer way to age at home. He wants to help the Independent Seniors Network become a key support for all of us. He resides in Back Cove with his wife and two cats. Bruce loves being outdoors - sailing, kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing, gardening, or just exploring our beautiful State and region.  

 

Treasurer:  Regi H. Robnett, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Regi is a professor emeritus of Occupational Therapy and Associate Director of the Center for Excellence in Aging & Health at the University of New England in Portland.  She has many years of experience in gerontology and brings an understanding of the senior population that is a valuable asset to the Board. Regi and her husband reside in Portland, Maine.

 

 

Secretary -   Kate Spanier, MS, LSW

Kate started with Independent Seniors Network as a volunteer driver after being attracted to the mission and then joined the Board. She has worked for over 25 years in the not-for-profit sector, focusing on geriatrics, and served on several community boards. She is an LSW and currently works in Care Coordination for Gentiva. Originally from Maine, she had lived in Colorado and North Carolina before returning to Maine 5 years ago. She lives in Portland with her husband, two teenage daughters, and a very large dog.

 

Scott McMullin - Director

Scott was a co-founder of a Village in California, where he and his wife Shirley were active volunteers for nine years.  He is retired from a career in Quality Management in the food industry and enjoys helping small nonprofits fulfill their potential.  He looks forward to bringing his experiece and passion for service to Independent Seniors Network.  Scott and Shirley love to travel, and having a home base in Portland gives them a starting point for many new adventures. 

 

 

Mari Caminiti - Executive Director

Mari joined the team in 2023 as our first staff member. Mari has a background in nonprofit administration. She handled the scheduling coordination and joined our Board of Directors. She is now our Executive Director.  She responds to all inquiries and ensures the smooth and efficient operation of our services.  Having grown up in the beautiful Greater Portland Area, Mari understands the unique needs and preferences of the local community. She is happy to be of service to seniors in her community. 

 

Director - Jason Elvin

Jason is a Southern Maine real estate professional, community advocate, and supporter of initiatives that help older adults live safely, comfortably, and with dignity. Beyond real estate, he is deeply rooted in the local community and passionate about building meaningful connections. His work with us reflects his belief that strong neighborhoods are built by looking out for one another. As an Eagle Scout, Jason has carried the values of service, leadership, and integrity with him in all aspects of his life. Jason lives in Windham with his wife and two dogs and enjoys the Maine outdoors and supporting the local community.

 

Advisor- Elaine V. Mullin

Elaine is a 30-year resident with the last 15 years spent on Munjoy Hill. When she found her home, she realized she never wanted to leave and found like-minded people to start planning for a future to support all who want to stay and age in place here.  Elaine is a recently retired registered nurse, who worked in in-home and community care for 20+ years prior to retiring.  Elaine is the Past President and Executive Director of Independent Seniors Network