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The site will also have a 1,600-square-foot laundry space that will be shared by those living at 555 Merrimack St. and North Canal Apartments. During that time, it became abundantly clear there was a tremendous need for treatment for women who suffer from addiction, which led to a decision in 2009 to pursue a career in the  substance abuse treatment field and help women recover. She attended Lowell Public Schools and graduated from UMASS Lowell with a degree in Business Management with the Class of 2004. She is a Commercial Lending Officer, SVP at Enterprise Bank where she has worked to serve the business community for over 20 years.

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Trying very hard to avoid temptation to go drink or do whatever I can find. Outside of work, Tanya is passionate about many things including yoga, interior design, gardening, self-improvement and mental health awareness. Tanya very much enjoys being in a supportive role and combines her creative problem solving and organization skills with everything-is-possible attitude to support our Executive Director and The Megan House Foundation.

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1. Pamela Huntley, executive director of the Megan House Foundation, cuts the ribbon in front of Emma’s House, the foundation’s newest sober living facility, in Lowell, Aug. 2, 2023.
2. Previous to Visual Clinic Dan was Vice President of Global Sales and Corporate Development atAMD Global Telemedicine Inc. (AMD).
3. In 2011, Steven was elected to the American Telemedicine Association College of Fellows.
4. Under Dan’s guidance AMD saw increased penetration into the traditional clinical telemedicine markets as well as significant entry points into the emerging retail pharmacy,concierge, medical tourism, EMS, and skilled nursing markets.
5. From there, she transitioned into Managed Care, joining a privately-owned company as the Director of Business Development.

Paul is also a strong supporter of many non-profits throughout the Merrimack Valley, serving as the Entertainment Director for the Salvation Army radiothon, which helps so many families in need in the region. While he is very busy professionally working as a truck driver, professional musician and fishing boat captain, Paul stills find time to give back to his community. A tireless community advocate, Paul has served as the past President and Vice President of the Pawtucketville Citizen Council and is the Founder of the Rosemont Terrace neighborhood group. Paul Belley joined the Megan House Foundation Board of Directors in January of 2017, but has been involved with the organization since its grand opening.

A lifelong Lowell resident, Cheryl Sheridan, is the Director of Oncology Data & Accreditation at Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare. She is responsible for the oncology New Life House data management, accreditation, and registry operations across all 178 of their locations nationwide. She has worked within a diverse community and believes compassion is key to understanding differences and recognizing similarities. To learn more about the rebrand and the renewed vision of the organization please visit The rebrand comes after a year of interviewing staff and community partners and bringing in a third-party agency to help develop the brand.

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Anthony is originally from Biddeford, ME and attended Bentley University in Waltham, MA where he graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and a minor in Law. He has worked at Clark Insurance since 2011, starting in the Portland, ME HQ before relocating to Lowell in 2015 when Clark purchased the James L Cooney Insurance Agency. A.J.’s role within Clark Insurance has him working directly with business owners throughout the Merrimack Valley to help mitigate/manage risk, specifically in the non-profit, construction, and property management industries. She loves yoga, golf, traveling and time laughing with family and friends. Sue is a senior financial executive with over 30 years of experience in corporate development, acquisitions and company re-engineering. Growing up in the Lower Highlands of Lowell, Shaun understands the choices and challenges facing youth of today.

She has since navigated through various positions within the Credit Union, including Lead Teller, Assistant Branch Manager, Branch Manager, and now AVP, Financial Wellness. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Curry College, majoring in communication with a concentration in journalism and minoring in business management, graduating Magna Cum Laude. But for those with families, who already completed that inpatient recovery, Garr said specialized apartments designed for people healing from addiction are vital. Since then, Ryan said they’ve developed programs for those struggling with substance use disorder, and Emma’s House is one step forward in making a difference. The home took a village, as well as a collective lot “of blood, sweat, tears and cash,” said Robert Gignac, chair of the foundation’s board of directors. The Sudbury native spent time in prison, experienced homelessness and attended several detox and rehabilitation programs across Massachusetts, none of which seemed to worked.

The program continues to provide critical housing and supportive services to men in early recovery. Residents prepare to return to the community, independent and substance free. The challenges I faced were also met with people who saw potential in me and helped me to start my journey. I attended Cambridge College in 2006 and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Human Service in 2010. In 2016, I had my second child and made the decision to stay home while he was young; I am in the process of receiving my Masters of Social Work with a concentration in substance use disorders. The field of substance use has been a strong passion of mine, as well as working with young women to help them succeed and show them anything is possible as people did for me.

Transitional housing is temporary housing for the working homeless population and is set up to transition their residents to permanent housing. Teddy began his broadcasting career as a Sports Producer at WDH-TV Channel 7 in Boston and also wrote for the Lowell Sun. When not working at the radio station, Teddy helps run his family restaurant in Lowell. He is a graduate of Dracut High School, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication/Broadcast Journalism from Emerson College.

Outside of her banking career, Sandra has served as a director on the Boards of several non-profit organizations including the YMCA of Lowell, Mill City Grows and the Lowell Portuguese Language School which she co-founded in 2015. The culture in our sober homes promotes family, friendship, support, and recovery. The House Director oversees both homes to assist with additional case management support and to facilitate weekly house meetings. Both homes are near an established public transportation route allowing access to work, education and recreational opportunities, which are vital components to a successful recovery. Dennis has worked 26 years for the Lowell Housing Authority in various positions.