Maine Career Development Association

MCDA Board Members

President

Marianne Cowan, M.A., CCSP
Senior Associate Director of Exploration
and Curriculum Design
Bates College Center for Purposeful Work

Secretary

Ashley Bigda, M.S.Ed.
Director of Career Readiness and Workforce Development
University of New England

Board Member at Large

Blake Edwards, MA

Associate Director Career Exploration & Pre-Law Advising, Bates College

Treasurer

Scott Harris
EdS, CCC, Director of Senior Placement
Scarborough High School

College Career Counselor

Austin French, MBA

Director of Career Pathways & Employer Engagement
University of Maine at Farmington

Board Member at Large

Patricia Salvatore, MS
Employment Specialist Program Supervisor
MaineHealth

College Career Counselor

Lea Staedtler, MS

Associate Director STEM & Healthcare Advising
Bates College Center for Purposeful Work

Board Member - Agency Representative

Richard Sterrs

Performance Manager
FEDCAP Families

If you are interested in serving on the MCDA Board or other volunteer opportunities, please contact
Marianne Cowan, MCDA President

Marianne Cowan, MCDA President