It Takes a Village

Breaking the Ice: Let's Talk Inclusion - 10/28/25

NEV President & CEO Christine Chagnon and VP of Communications & Development Jonathan Grabowski were guests on Breaking the Ice: Let's Talk Inclusion with host Jim Coughlin.
 
The three discussed NEV's history, mission, and programs as well as the challenges facing human service organizations.

It Takes a Village - Ep. 17 Stan K

A resident of New England Village for 50 years, Stan The Man joins the podcast to reflect on the past 50 years and how NEV has changed. Stan takes us through a day in the life, relationships he's built and reflects on the recent NEV Family Association Golf Tournament. 

It Takes a Village - Ep. 16 Christine Chagnon

Newly named President and CEO of New England Village Christine Chagnon joins the podcast to discuss the transition from the COO role to the President & CEO role, what some of her year one priorities are and talks about what separates NEV from other organizations she has worked at.

It Takes a Village - Ep. 15 Jamie Olson

In this episode of "It Takes a Village" we sit down with NEV's Residential Director Jamie Olson to talk about how hey got started in human services, his background in sports leadership and how it helps him in his role at NEV, and what separates NEV from other human services organizations he's worked at.

It Takes a Village - Ep. 14 Rob Lever

NEV's Senior Director of Operations Rob Lever joins the podcast to discuss how he got into the human services field and the different roles he's had over that time. Rob also talks about "We Love to Fish" a program he created which allows members of the IDD community to get on the water and go bass fishing. Finally, Rob talks about what he's brought to the table in his short time at NEV.

It Takes a Village - Ep. 13 Kyle Harney

Assistant Manager of House 2 Kyle Harney joins the podcast to talk about his professional growth at NEV, his involvement in productions at NEV and his community engagement and why it's so important to him

It Takes a Village - Ep. 12 Sean Carr

NEV's Sollar Wellness Center's Aquatics and Music Instructor Sean Carr joins the podcast to talk about his over 20 years at NEV, how he started at NEV, the different roles he has and the impact that music has on the individuals NEV supports. 

It Takes a Village - Ep. 11 John Estabrooks

NEV Facilities Manager John Estabrooks joins the podcast to discuss his diverse career before coming to NEV, what it's like working in the non profit sector, how he and his team manage projects and what he enjoys about working at NEV.

It Takes a Village - Ep.10 Lan Baker

The Living Center (TLC) Program Manager Lan Baker joins the podcast to discuss what got her interested in human services, the opportunities TLC provides to the individuals who attend it. being recognized for her work in the field and what makes NEV a great place to work!

It Takes a Village - Ep.9 Sean L

CCEC participant Sean L joins the podcast to talk about what goes on at the Career and Community Exploration Center (CCEC), what his favorite outings are and what he likes to do when he's at home.