The Team
Kendra L. Baker
Kendra joined United Way in 2015 as the Finance and Operations Coordinator. She assumed the Executive Director position in July of 2022. She is excited to continue to grow and impact the local community.
Past employment with Franklin-Somerset FCU, Camden National Bank, Work First Inc. and LEAP provides Kendra’s with a strong financial background, the ability to manage all operations associated with an office setting, and experience working with a diverse community. She has completed coursework at Coastal Carolina Community College and is a graduate of Mt. Blue High School. Certifications include State Board Licensed Insurance Producer and Medical Terminology.
She has a passion for our community, especially youth programming and led the way to the development of the Hope Fund. She has also started many of United Way's main events, including Dodgeball, the COLOR ME UNITED 5k Walk/Run and Halls of Horror. She and her family are avid volunteers in the community. Kendra holds a variety of awards/ recognitions, and certifications ranging from financials of banking, medical terminology to ethics in the workplace.
Kendra, an avid sports mom, lives in Jay, with her husband Kenneth. Their adult children, Hunter, Calley, Ashley, and Emily are grown and no longer at home, but several of them still travel back to participate in United Way's fun events.
Kendra joined United Way in 2015 as the Finance and Operations Coordinator. She assumed the Executive Director position in July of 2022. She is excited to continue to grow and impact the local community.
Past employment with Franklin-Somerset FCU, Camden National Bank, Work First Inc. and LEAP provides Kendra’s with a strong financial background, the ability to manage all operations associated with an office setting, and experience working with a diverse community. She has completed coursework at Coastal Carolina Community College and is a graduate of Mt. Blue High School. Certifications include State Board Licensed Insurance Producer and Medical Terminology.
She has a passion for our community, especially youth programming and led the way to the development of the Hope Fund. She has also started many of United Way's main events, including Dodgeball, the COLOR ME UNITED 5k Walk/Run and Halls of Horror. She and her family are avid volunteers in the community. Kendra holds a variety of awards/ recognitions, and certifications ranging from financials of banking, medical terminology to ethics in the workplace.
Kendra, an avid sports mom, lives in Jay, with her husband Kenneth. Their adult children, Hunter, Calley, Ashley, and Emily are grown and no longer at home, but several of them still travel back to participate in United Way's fun events.
Nichole Ernest
Nichole Ernest serves as the Director of Marketing & Communications and has been with United Way since April of 2016.
Nichole has BA in International Business from Eckerd College and an MBA from Plymouth State College. She grew up in the Farmington area and moved back after 10 years in New Hampshire to raise her children close to her family, and in the community that she knows and appreciates. Past employment includes working with MAS Community Health, Work First Inc and LEAP. These positions have provided Nichole with a diverse background and a full awareness of both the needs of the local community, as well as the many resources available within our community. Nichole has coordinated and participated in many local events and always finds time to volunteer regularly. As the current President of the Mallett School PTA, the treasurer of the JWL Riding Club, and co-advisor of UMF's Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity, Nichole demonstrates valuable volunteer leadership in our community.
Nichole and Andrew live in Farmington with their family, Jaimi, Madeleine and McKenna. Nichole is an active mom, juggling work, farm animals, riding lessons, dance lessons, gymnastics and skiing.
Nichole Ernest serves as the Director of Marketing & Communications and has been with United Way since April of 2016.
Nichole has BA in International Business from Eckerd College and an MBA from Plymouth State College. She grew up in the Farmington area and moved back after 10 years in New Hampshire to raise her children close to her family, and in the community that she knows and appreciates. Past employment includes working with MAS Community Health, Work First Inc and LEAP. These positions have provided Nichole with a diverse background and a full awareness of both the needs of the local community, as well as the many resources available within our community. Nichole has coordinated and participated in many local events and always finds time to volunteer regularly. As the current President of the Mallett School PTA, the treasurer of the JWL Riding Club, and co-advisor of UMF's Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity, Nichole demonstrates valuable volunteer leadership in our community.
Nichole and Andrew live in Farmington with their family, Jaimi, Madeleine and McKenna. Nichole is an active mom, juggling work, farm animals, riding lessons, dance lessons, gymnastics and skiing.
Lisa Rowe
Lisa serves as the Director of Finance and Operations and joined United Way of the Tri-Valley Area on January 3rd, 2023.
Lisa has a bachelor's degree in accounting from Husson College and has worked in finance for 30+ years, 10 years with GH Bass and 20+ years at LEAP Community. Through the years, Lisa has always been a big supporter of United Way, both in volunteering and in weekly contributions through payroll deduction. She is excited to take on a different type of non-profit challenge here at United Way.
Outside of work she spends much of her time with her husband, Marcus; they love travelling. She also loves spending time with her granddaughters. Her greatest joys have been the many adventures enjoyed with her daughter Brooke, including trips to Disney World, Niagara Falls and Bermuda.
Lisa serves as the Director of Finance and Operations and joined United Way of the Tri-Valley Area on January 3rd, 2023.
Lisa has a bachelor's degree in accounting from Husson College and has worked in finance for 30+ years, 10 years with GH Bass and 20+ years at LEAP Community. Through the years, Lisa has always been a big supporter of United Way, both in volunteering and in weekly contributions through payroll deduction. She is excited to take on a different type of non-profit challenge here at United Way.
Outside of work she spends much of her time with her husband, Marcus; they love travelling. She also loves spending time with her granddaughters. Her greatest joys have been the many adventures enjoyed with her daughter Brooke, including trips to Disney World, Niagara Falls and Bermuda.
