Dr. Nick Pinkerton, Psy.D. is the Associate Dean of Counseling Services and Wellbeing at a public higher education institution in Connecticut, where he leads initiatives advancing student mental health, wellbeing, and belonging. With a background in clinical psychology and higher education leadership, Dr. Pinkerton has presented regionally and nationally on issues of resilience, social connection, and the responsible use of emerging technologies. His recent work explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, social media, and mental health—helping educators and health professionals understand how to support youth wellbeing in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Matthew Cohen, BSN, RN, NE-BC is a Public Health Nursing Supervisor for District 1 and 2 (York and Cumberland County), overseeing public health nurses directly caring for clients with TB in Maine.

Deepesh Duwadi, MS is a TB contact investigation epidemiologist responsible for supporting TB contact investigations and conducting public health surveillance of active and suspected TB in Maine.

Amanda Millay is a dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with a strong background in outpatient care and chronic disease management. She earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from the University of Maine at Augusta in 2017 and began her career at PenBay Medical Center on the Medical-Surgical Unit. Following the birth of her daughter, Amanda transitioned to outpatient triage nursing, where she served patients at Lincoln Medical Partners for five years.

Driven by a deep interest in podiatric care, Amanda pursued specialized training and became a Certified Foot Care Specialist through MaineGeneral. Her lifelong passion for diabetes care—rooted in personal experiences with her grandmother’s diabetes management—led her to pursue a role that aligned with her values and expertise.

In 2024, Amanda joined Lincoln Hospital as a Diabetes Educator, fulfilling a long-held professional goal. Over the past year, she has focused on empowering patients through education, emphasizing that diabetes self-management is a vital skill for long-term health and well-being. Amanda is committed to helping individuals navigate their diabetes journey with confidence, compassion, and evidence-based care.

Being a developmental and behavioral pediatrician was the perfect match for me, as it combined what I had studied in college, psychology, with medicine. Prior to medical school I worked in both a residential treatment center for children and a children’s psychiatric hospital. I learned how children’s difficult behavior could easily be misunderstood and wanted to help reframe how their behavior was viewed. My clinical interests include autism spectrum disorders, complex ADHD, learning difficulties, intellectual disabilities and anxiety. I enjoy assisting families through diagnosis, navigation of treatment and services and eventually preparing them for the transition to adulthood. After being in practice for over twenty years, teaching has remained a strong passion and my goal is to spread that teaching not only to the residents in our program but also to primary care providers and clinicians who care for children across the state.

I worked as a school social worker for over 20 years before joining MaineHealth’s Pediatric Specialty and Genetics team. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work and bring a strong passion for supporting children and families. In my current role, I provide short-term, goal-focused counseling and offer case management services to help families connect with valuable community resources—it’s truly a win-win!

Outside of work, I love spending time with my two boys and our two dogs. Fitness and being outdoors are a big part of my life, and I enjoy finding new ways to stay active and connected to nature.

Dr. Blaisdell, MD/MPH, FAAP is a pediatrician, researcher and advocate. For 20 years, she has worked in camp medicine, serving as Medical Director at Camp Winnebago and advising camps on myriads of topics. She currently is the Senior Medical Advisor for SeriousFun Children’s Network and works clinically at Maine Medical Center (MMC) Pediatric Clinic. Dr. Blaisdell is the Immediate Past President of the Maine Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics and founding member of Maine Families for Vaccines and SAFE Communities Coalition. In these roles, she is a tireless advocate for vaccines and gun safety among other issue facing youth. Additionally, she has served as Clinical Site Director for the National Children’s Study, as Chair of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at MMC, as Chief of Pediatrics at InterMed, and currently is a Trustee for Mercy Hospital in Portland. She is an Assistant Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine.

Laura Faherty is a general pediatrician with MaineHealth, an associate professor at the Tufts University School of Medicine, and a public health policy researcher whose work focuses on maternal-child health and pandemic preparedness and response in both U.S. and non-U.S. settings. Her current research focuses on building trust in public health and health care systems; early warning systems for potential pandemics such as wastewater surveillance; impacts of school-associated vaccination and vaccine exemptions on vaccination rates; and perinatal behavioral health. Dr. Faherty’s research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, CDC, the United Nations Foundation, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Rockefeller Foundation, among others. She completed her residency and chief residency in pediatrics at Boston Medical Center and Boston Children’s Hospital. She received her M.D. and M.P.H. in global epidemiology from Emory University and her M.S. in health policy research from the University of Pennsylvania. She serves as the co-Chair of the Maine Immunization Coalition and the Maine AAP’s Chapter Immunization Representative.