The CBF Community

Matt founded CBF in 2014 as a single fundraising event to support other cancer services in the Bangor region and celebrate the ‘value legacy’ of his mother, Christine, after she passed to stomach cancer.

Since then, the CBF community has evolved significantly to fill gaps in care across rural eastern Maine. He believes that collaboration and innovation are the keys to bringing Maine communities together and alleviating the burdens of cancer. Matt is a University of Maine graduate, lives in Bangor, and volunteers with groups including Maine Health Access Foundation and Heart of Maine United Way

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Ben is the Community and Program Engagement Coordinator, where he helps support the vital work of CBF while expanding access to nutritious food for rural Maine cancer patients. He brings extensive nonprofit experience in operations and administration, skills that play an important role in the success of the Cancer and Nutrition Program.

Ben earned his M.A. in Communication from the University of Maine in 2017. After spending five years in Portland, he returned home to central Maine in 2023, where he met his now-wife.

In his spare time, Ben enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, attending concerts, and relaxing at home with his wife and their three dogs: a Goldendoodle, a Standard Poodle, and a Miniature Poodle.

ben@chrisbfund.org

Whitney is a registered dietitian leading the implementation and evaluation efforts of CBF’s “Nourishing Hope” research trial. She brings a strong passion to improve the health of her community, including her continued role at Northern Light Mayo Hospital and board of director position at Good Shepherd Food Bank.

whitney@chrisbfund.org

Amanda is currently the Executive Director at Partners for Peace and a survivor of cancer times 2. Amanda has worked in the nonprofit sector for 23 years including serving on the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence’s Governing Board, the City of Bangor Public Health Advisory Committee, and the United Way of Eastern Maine Campaign Cabinet. She is passionate about social justice advocacy and supporting individuals and families in Maine who need and deserve someone who will listen. She lives in Orono with her partner Chad and their two children, Christopher and Laura.

Jamie is the President of the board of directors. She lives in Orono and is the mother of two. She is the Health Promotion Manager at Bangor Public Health and Community Services and has worked with partners locally and statewide since 2007 to build and strengthen Maine’s public health system. She brings experience in program development, program management, and grant writing to CBF the board of directors.

Lee-Anne is passionate about making a positive impact and contributing to missions that mean something to her personally. She balances her time living in St. Albans with family, community service, and leading her team at Maine Savings Federal Credit Union as VP of Lending.

Kathleen is an Occupational Health Physician Assistant at Northern Light Work Health and has worked in health care for ten years. Kathleen lives in Dover-Foxcroft with her husband and family. She prioritizes giving back to her community with 4+ years of service to CBF before her board appointment, as well as serving on the Maine Association of Physician Assistants and Friends of the Mountain board.

Michelle Allen resides in Brewer and is a registered nurse with more than 14 years of experience in hospital and hospice care. Certified in Hospice and Palliative Care, she has served in roles ranging from case management and clinical leadership to regional nurse education. Michelle has received multiple awards for excellence and compassionate care, underscoring her dedication to patients, families, and the broader community.

Connor Darling is the General Manager of Darling’s Chevrolet in Ellsworth, where he has built his career since 2012. A University of Maine graduate with a degree in business administration, Connor has held leadership roles across nearly every area of the automotive business. He is passionate about his team, the industry, and giving back to the community. Outside of work, he enjoys snowboarding, golfing, and long drives.