About Maine Center Ventures
Maine Center Ventures (MCV) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization established by the University of Maine System. MCV supports the development of the Maine Center by serving as a liaison between the academic and employer communities. MCV is responsible for meeting the requirements and expectations of the University of Maine System Board of Trustees and the Harold Alfond Foundation, and implementing the initial phase of a Maine Center Campaign.
Meet Our TeamCurrent MCV initiatives include:
- Long-term planning for Maine Center programming and facilities
- Branding and marketing to support the work of the Maine Center and our partner programs
- Outreach and engagement with the employer community
- Designing and delivering executive education and professional development opportunities
- Supporting Maine’s startup community
- Designing a fundraising campaign to support the Harold Alfond Foundation matching grant
MCV Board of Directors
The MCV CEO reports to the Chancellor of the University of Maine System.
Current Members of the Board of Directors:
- Dannel Malloy, Chancellor of the University of Maine System (Chair)
- Joan Ferrini-Mundy, President of the University of Maine at Orono
- Jacqueline Edmondson, President of the University of Southern Maine
- Leigh I. Saufley, Dean of the University of Maine School of Law
- Trish Riley, Chair of the University of Maine System Board of Trustees
- James Donnelly, University of Maine System Board of Trustees
- Lisa Marchese Eames, University of Maine System Board of Trustees
- Bobby Monks, Outside Member
- Michael Boyson, Outside Member
- Ryan Low, University of Maine System
- Samantha Warren, University of Maine System