Chapter Champions & Ambassadors
A Chapter Champion is a pediatric provider with interest and expertise in a particular area of pediatric medicine. The Champion is an advocate for children and a resource for others in the community. They have knowledge of current guidelines, advocacy, and best practice in each focus area and serve as a link to other providers in the community with a similar interest. Our Ambassadors are selected by the Chapter and the National AAP and part of the AAP's committee/council/section structure. Some are part of Maine's children's health leadership.
As practicing pediatricians, your experiences can guide your passions and interest – Chapter Champions embody this dedication and enthusiasm for pediatric care!
- If you find that you share an interest in one of the below topics, please reach out to the listed provider if you have questions or ideas to share.
- If you are interested in becoming a Chapter Champion of an unlisted topic, please contact Dee Kerry at dee.kerry@maineaap.org
These focus areas are meant to reflect current interests, projects and needs of the Chapter or in our State. They were either self-selected or nominated by a current Executive Committee member and agreed upon by the individual(s) listed. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all areas of pediatric care – and can expand or contract based on Chapter Champion interest, project work by our members, or needs in Maine.
ACEs, Resilience & Trauma Informed Care
- Gretchen Pianka, MD Greater Portland Health
ADHD
- Carol Hubbard, MD, PhD MaineHealth
Adolescent Medicine
- Jonathan Fanburg, MD, MPH MaineHealth
Asthma/Respiratory Illnesses
- Anne Coates, MD, FAAP, FCCP MaineHealth
Autism
- Carol Hubbard, MD, PhD MaineHealth
Behavioral Health/Mental Health
- Deborah Hagler, MD, MPH
- Adrienne W. Carmack, MD, FAAP Office of Child and Family services
Breastfeeding
- Duska Thurston, MD, FAAP Northern Light Health
Cannabis - Medical and Recreational
- Logan Murray, MD The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital - MaineHealth
Child Abuse/Neglect
- Amanda Brownell, MD Spurwink
Child Mortality
- Amanda Brownell, MD Spurwink
Children with Special Health Needs
- Samantha Dunn, DO MaineHealth
Developmental Pediatrics
- Samantha Dunn, DO MaineHealth
- Carol Hubbard, MD, PhD MaineHealth
Disaster Preparedness
- Rosie Davis, MD MaineGeneral
EHR
- Brian Youth, MD, FAAP MaineHealth
Environmental Health and Climate Change
- Erin Flynn, MD MaineGeneral
- Abby Fleisch, MD, MPH MaineHealth
Foster Care
- Amanda Brownell, MD Spurwink
- Andrea Tracy, MD, FAAP
- Adrienne W. Carmack, MD, FAAP Office of Child and Family services
Gastrointestinal
- Noah Hoffman, MD MaineHealth
Gun Safety
- Kristine Pleacher, MD MIdcoast, MaineHealth
- Joe Anderson, DO CMMC
- Laura Blaisdell MD, MPH, FAAP MaineHealth
Immunization
- Lawrence J Losey, MD, FAAP Midcoast, MaineHealth
- Laura Blaisdell MD, MPH, FAAP MaineHealth
Infectious Disease & Infection Prevention
- Amanda Goddard, MD MaineHealth
Lead Poisoning/Exposure
- Margaret Bordeau, DO State of Maine CDC
Legislative Advocacy
- Joe Anderson, DO CMMC
LGBTQ+ Health
- Brock Libby, MD MaineHealth
Maternal and Newborn Care
- Chris Motyl, DO The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital - MaineHealth
Obesity Prevention, Treatment & Education
Oral Health
- Jeffrey Stone, DO Maine AAP Board
Public Health
Refugee/Immigrant Health
- Gita Rao, MD, FAAP Greater Portland Health
Residency Programs
- Amy Buczkowski, MD The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital/MaineHealth
Resilience Hub
- Gretchen Pianka, MD Greater Portland Health
Safe Sleep
- Meredith Jackson, MD, FAAP The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital - MaineHealth
School Health
- Alyssa Goodwin, MD Stellar Pediatrics
Smoking/Vaping/Tobacco Cessation
- Emily Jacobs, DO Skowhegan Pediatrics
Substance Use/Opioid Treatment
Suicide Prevention
- Alyssa Goodwin, MD Stellar Pediatrics
Telehealth
Transitions of Care - Pediatric to Adult Practices
- Jonathan Fanburg, MD, MPH MaineHealth