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Contact UsIf you are interested in volunteering, come tour our boat building shop and meet the staff. If you would like to learn more about our programs, events, sponsorships, or to make a donation, please call or email us at: Compass Project Staff: Patricia Ryan is Executive Director and Founder of the Compass Project. Pat is a licensed clinical social worker and a USCG licensed captain. For many years she worked as an administrator and fundraiser for non-profit performing arts organizations in New York and Boston. Pat has taught sailing at the WoodenBoat School and other nationally-recognized sailing schools. Pat has an MSW degree from Boston College and a BA from Smith College. Shane Hall, Program Manager and Head Boatbuilder. Shane joined the Compass Project as an Americorps Volunteer three years ago. He has worked with various youth oriented NGOs as part of his BA in Human Ecology from The College of the Atlantic. For the past several years, carpentry and construction have been part of both work and play. Shane enjoys spending as much time as possible on the water - mostly sea kayaking. Jodi Carpenter, Outreach Coordinator, is in her second year as an AmeriCorps Member at the Compass Project. Jodi graduated with a BFA in sculpture from Wright State University in Ohio and has taught woodworking, welding, and mold making. She really enjoys working with her hands, teaching, traveling, music, and being outside. Jodi loves being on the water and water-skiing, therefore, Compass Project is great combination of her skills and interests. Mary Blackburn, is senior BSW Social Work Intern at USM. Mary has eight years experience in the social services field. She has a wide range of experience doing everything from being a program manager to direct care. |
