Administration Team
Executive Director
Andrew Lardie has been a nonprofit administrator, educator and advocate for 20 years. His aim is to achieve change so that every person has a fair chance to lead a healthy, productive life. Andrew grew up in Detroit and was a first-generation college student, earning a BA from Reed College and an MAT from Emory University.
Since moving to Brunswick in 2012 Andrew has built educational community partnerships, mentored emergent leaders, and convened coalitions to prepare youth for active citizenship. He was Associate Director at Bowdoin College’s McKeen Center for the Common Good, and was most recently the Community Outreach & ELO Coordinator for Brunswick School Department. He has served on the ArtVan board of directors, and co-led the 2017 campaign to fund construction of Kate Furbish Elementary School. Andrew joined Tedford’s board of directors in 2019, chaired the Program Committee, and was elected President in 2022. He is thrilled to play a larger role now as Tedford realizes its transformative vision of expanded capacity to combat homelessness among our neighbors.
In his spare time Andrew likes to play music and get outdoors with his young family.

Giff Jamison
Director of Programs
Originally from Minnesota, Giff has worked for 36 years in the fields of mental health, HIV/AIDS, and homelessness. Giff moved to Maine in 2003 and for most of the time since has worked for Tedford Housing, first in assisting with developing 6 supportive housing properties and, since 2011, as the Director of Programs. Giff received his MA in Human Development from St. Mary’s University in 1997, and earned a certificate from the Midcoast Maine Leadership Institute. Other involvement includes co-chairing the Region II Homeless Council and serving on LAASH (Lewiston Auburn Alliance for Services for the Homeless), and the Sagadahoc Board of Health. He also co-facilitates the Midcoast Interagency Services Collaborative (MISC). Giff enjoys the working with the community and the comradery of his co-workers in the fight to end homelessness. In the other part of his life Giff enjoys songwriting and performing, bird watching, hiking and time with his family.

Danielle Triffitt
Director of Administration
Danielle Triffitt has been with Tedford Housing since 2013 and has over 25 years of administrative and financial experience. Danielle received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College and is grateful to not only have been able to return to live in this area, but to be a part of an important community organization like Tedford. When not in the office, Danielle can be found hiking, running and exploring the Maine trails with her husband and daughter.
Andrea Meadows
Special Project & Admin Assistant
Andrea joined the Tedford Housing team with enthusiasm and excitement in May 2018. She comes from a background in accounting and entrepreneurship, with 15+ years of working with the public. She got her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Southern Maine, and has settled in the small town of Lisbon Falls. Andrea is also a mother of three and a Zumba® Instructor. Her passion for this progressive organization keeps her going to fight for the opportunities to help those in our community.
Katrina Webster
Development & Communications Associate
Katrina joined the Tedford Housing team upon completing her master’s degree in Anthropology and Environmental Policy at the University of Maine. With a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Ithaca College, she ventured from upstate New York to delve into studies focusing on environmental justice, biodiversity conservation, and public health. Katrina is thrilled to contribute to a team dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration in addressing complex housing challenges—and she’s eager to become an active member of the Brunswick community. Outside the office, she can often be found hiking with her dogs, browsing the aisles of a bookstore, or experimenting with new dessert recipes.
Staff Team

Kami Bard
Case Manager
Kami is a licensed Social Worker from Mid-Coast Maine. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science at the University of Southern Maine. Kami was a Guardian Ad Litem, spent many years as a case manager in therapeutic foster care, and is experienced in corrections-based case management. Kami strives to empower others to recognize their strengths and become self-sufficient. When not at work, she enjoys cleaning house to rock n roll, gardening, spending time with her three adult aged children, and hiking with her two dogs Lyla and Henry .
Mercedes Debowey
Overnight Winter Warming Center Manager
Mercedes joins Tedford Housing with a background in nursing, specializing in behavioral health and substance use. She graduated with her associate degree in nursing from Kennebec Valley Community College in 2020. She went on to complete her bachelor’s degree in nursing at the University of Maine at Fort Kent. While working in healthcare, Mercedes saw how impactful housing insecurity was on a person’s ability to maintain their overall health and wellness. This inspired a desire to continue advocating for health and wellness through promoting housing security within her community. In her spare time, Mercedes enjoys backpacking, crafting, and spending time with her dog.
Nicole Herling
Supportive Housing Case Manager
Nicole “Nikki” Herling, a compassionate professional with a degree in Mental Health and Human Services, embarked on a journey of service and support after graduating from the University of Maine of Augusta in 2010. Starting her career at Assistance Plus in Brunswick, she honed her skills in teaching daily living skills to her community before immersing herself in her family’s landscaping business. Nikki played a pivotal role in supporting and imparting a diverse range of skills to employees and coworkers, fostering their success in life. In 2021, Nikki and her husband transitioned to Willie C and Sons landscaping, driven by her passion to re-enter a role where she could directly impact and serve her community.
Now, as a Supportive Housing Case Manager, she will use her passion to support tenants to maintain their housing. Beyond her professional pursuits, Nikki finds joy in gardening, hiking, and spending time with her family, including her husband, four children, three dogs, and two cats. With her unwavering commitment to both her work and her loved ones, Nikki embodies the perfect blend of professionalism, compassion, and zest for life.
Anthony Lamarr
Supervisor of Program Services
From northern Maine, Anthony Lamarr earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science at the University of Maine at Fort Kent. Since then, Anthony built his resume providing case management services to at-risk populations, and having served as Tedford’s Supportive Housing Case Manager for five years, offering case management services for the tenants of Tedford’s six supportive housing buildings throughout Brunswick, Bath, Lewiston, Auburn, and Augusta, he has recently stepped into the role of Tedford’s Supervisor of Program Services. Anthony strives to assist clients and those in need in the community with accessing and maintaining housing and assist clients with their goals to help them move forward in their lives and stay stability housed.
Homeless Outreach & Prevention Coordinator
Joining Tedford Housing as the Homeless Outreach and Prevention Coordinator, Kimberli has the opportunity to professionally express a natural extension of her values and experiences. Maine-born and island-raised Kimberli holds strongly the importance of community. Driven by a belief in the power of kindness and the importance of awareness and education to end stigmas and empower individuals to reach their own unique goals. She believes that with attention, compassion, and a little encouragement we can foster hope and beneficial growth – for ourselves, our neighbors, and our society as a whole.
Outside of work, Kimberli embraces any calm. She loves warm weather and sunshine, spending time with her close friends and family; while watching in awe as her two beautiful children enter adulthood.
Case Manager
Mason joins Tedford Housing as the Adult Shelter Case Manager with a strong background in youth development, community outreach, and care coordination. Raised on an island in Casco Bay, Mason earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern Maine. He previously worked in a behavioral health program in Portland, providing care coordination services and applying the Certified Intentional Peer Support framework to build trusting relationships with clients, empowering them to overcome obstacles, grow their resilience, and achieve their goals. Drawing on his journey of personal transformation, Mason offers a unique perspective on adversity, inclusion, and the challenges individuals face when navigating resources and services. Outside of work, Mason enjoys exploring the beauty of the Maine coast through biking, swimming, and spending time with friends and family.

Kay Wilson
Adult Shelter Manager
Kay Wilson started out as a volunteer for Tedford Housing from 2000 to 2001, until she became homeless herself. She left Tedford at that point in time to secure housing and worked at 711 as an assistant manager. In 2006, Kay came back to work for Tedford Housing and has been working here ever since, and became the adult shelter supervisor in 2012. During her time in Brunswick, she has also volunteered for Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program as a cook, and served on their board. Kay has five children, nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She serves the homeless in the community with passion and empathy in order to help Tedford’s guests find stable, long-term housing.
Paulette Garrido
Shelter Attendant
Paulette is from Eastport, a small city in Washington County, Maine. At 18 she was accepted into a apprenticeship with the US Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Va. At 24, she transferred to Guam Ship Repair Facility. During her time with the Navy, she travelled to Spain, Scotland, Indonesia, Hawaii, and the Philippines to do on site ship repairs and often sailed with the ships from port to port until the repairs were complete. While in Guam, she became a certified diver and explored neighboring islands. At 31 she returned to Maine to raise her sons. Paulette received her Bachelors from UMaine in Machias while raising her children as a single parent. She is a licensed social worker. She has worked with families, individuals, children around mental health, safety, and court advocacy for over twenty years. She currently lives in Sagadahoc County with her dogs. Paulette is an active gardener, winter hiker, summer golfer, and she dabbles in weaving.
Lisa Green
Shelter Attendant
Lisa Green started with Tedford in May of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has a deep need to serve her community and offer support to those who may need it. During her time at the adult shelter, she enjoys interacting with Tedford’s guests and wishes them the very best in their journey to safe, secure housing. In her opinion, the best part of Tedford Housing are the opportunities for guests to improve themselves, find secure and safe housing, recover from past problems, and practice self-sufficiency skills. Lisa has a bachelor’s degree in political science with minors in pre-law, theology, history, and philosophy from LeMoyne College in New York. Before Tedford, Lisa was a US Army police officer during the Gulf War and worked for the Onondaga County District Attorney’s office.
Juliana Vezina
Shelter Attendant
Rebecca Wheeler
Shelter Attendant
Donna LaPlante
Shelter Attendant