{"id":3280,"date":"2022-11-02T16:25:52","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T16:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=3280"},"modified":"2026-03-11T17:04:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T17:04:29","slug":"meet-the-staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/meet-the-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\r\n.staffBox {\r\n    display: flex;\r\ngrid-gap: 1em;\r\nmargin-bottom: 1em;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n}\r\n.staffBox>*:first-child {\r\n    align-self: flex-start;\r\n}\r\n.staffPic img {\r\n    min-width: 200px;\r\n}\r\n.staffTit {\r\n    font-family: 'mmatg';\r\n    font-size: 1.8em;\r\n}\r\n.stafCont {\r\n    font-size: 1.1em;\r\n}\r\n.staffDet {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n}\r\n.panel-group {\r\n    margin-bottom: 0;\r\n}\r\n@media only screen and (max-width: 400px) {\r\n.staffBox {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #002f6c;\r\n    padding-bottom: 1em;\r\n}\r\n.staffDet {\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n.staffPic img {\r\n    margin-bottom: 0;\r\n}\r\n.staffBox:last-child {\r\n    border: none;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"textBox\" style=\"margin-top: 0;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 1em;\">Admissions Phone: 207-326-4311<\/h2>\n<div class=\"staffBox\">\n<div class=\"staffPic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3281\" src=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/04\/ddavis-pic.jpg\" alt=\"Deidra Davis portrait\" width=\"310\" height=\"310\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"staffDet\">\n<div class=\"staffTit\">Deidra Davis<\/div>\n<div class=\"stafCont\">Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:207-326-2373\">207-326-2373<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:deidra.davis@mma.edu\">deidra.davis@mma.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Focus: Overall enrollment, Transfers &amp; Readmits, Graduate Programs<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"staffBio\">\n<div id=\"accordKate\" class=\"panel-group\" style=\"margin-top: 1em;\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" href=\"#k1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordKate\"><strong>About Deidra<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"k1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Deidra joins the Admissions team after a 20-year tenure as the Dean of Students, where she dedicated herself to supporting students throughout their enrollment. With her wealth of experience, Deidra is excited to now focus on guiding prospective students to the Academy and helping them transition into successful learners and graduates. Her passion for the Academy is clear, with over 30 years of service, and she looks forward to welcoming the next generation of Mariners. Deidra is a lover of chocolate, lobster and dogs!\u00a0 Show up with any of these and you&#8217;ve got a friend for life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"staffBox\">\n<div class=\"staffPic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3865\" src=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/jblanchard.jpg\" alt=\"Jennifer Blanchard\" width=\"310\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/jblanchard.jpg 310w, https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/jblanchard-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/jblanchard-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"staffDet\">\n<div class=\"staffTit\">Jennifer Blanchard<\/div>\n<div class=\"stafCont\">Assistant Director of Admissions<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:207-326-2373\">207-326-2348<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:jennifer.blanchard@mma.edu\">jennifer.blanchard@mma.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Focus:<\/strong> <strong>International Business &amp; Logistics, All Science Majors<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Other:<\/strong> On campus visit program: Traditional Tour<\/div>\n<div class=\"staffBio\">\n<div id=\"accordJennifer\" class=\"panel-group\" style=\"margin-top: 1em;\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" href=\"#JJ1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordJennifer\"><strong>About Jennifer<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"JJ1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Jennifer discovered her passion for Maine Maritime Academy through her daughter, an International Business and Logistics major and a student-athlete on the women\u2019s basketball team. She was quickly drawn to MMA\u2019s hands-on learning, close-knit community, and commitment to student success. With decades of experience in customer service and relationship building, Jennifer brings energy, warmth, and authenticity to every interaction. Whether cheering from the stands or connecting with prospective families, she takes pride in sharing what makes MMA such a special place. Outside of work and her family&#8217;s jam-packed sports schedule, Jennifer unwinds with a good book or indulging in some retail therapy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"staffBox\">\n<div class=\"staffPic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3324\" src=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/cottrell-pic2.jpg\" alt=\"Ross Cottrell portrait\" width=\"310\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/cottrell-pic2.jpg 310w, https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/cottrell-pic2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/cottrell-pic2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"staffDet\">\n<div class=\"staffTit\">Ross Cottrell<\/div>\n<div class=\"stafCont\">Assistant Director of Admissions<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:207-326-2366\">207-326-2366<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:ross.cottrell@mma.edu\">ross.cottrell@mma.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Focus:<\/strong> <strong>All Transportation Majors (MTO, VOT, SVO).<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Other:<\/strong> Discovery Voyage Program<\/div>\n<div class=\"staffBio\">\n<div id=\"accordRoss\" class=\"panel-group\" style=\"margin-top: 1em;\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" href=\"#r1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordKate\"><strong>About Ross<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"r1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Ross brings extensive camp management and graphic design to the admissions team leading the coordination for groups visits and field trips to campus. Outside of work you will find Ross in the woodshop or supporting his son in his eagle scout project!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"staffBox\">\n<div class=\"staffPic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3300\" src=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/gousse-pic.jpg\" alt=\"Marc Gousse portrait\" width=\"310\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/gousse-pic.jpg 310w, https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/gousse-pic-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/gousse-pic-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"staffDet\">\n<div class=\"staffTit\">Marc Gousse<\/div>\n<div class=\"stafCont\">Assistant Director of Admissions<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:207-326-2376\">207-326-2376<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:marc.gousse@mma.edu\">marc.gousse@mma.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Focus: <\/strong>Visiting Maine high schools and attending college fairs.\u00a0 Educating guidance counselors and prospective students about all the MMA has to offer.<\/div>\n<div class=\"staffBio\">\n<div id=\"accordMarc\" class=\"panel-group\" style=\"margin-top: 1em;\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" href=\"#m1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordMarc\"><strong>About Marc<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"m1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Marc, a graduate of MMA, spent his early career at sea but found his true passion teaching high school students. Having a fulfilling career as teacher, superintendent, and principal of high schools in Maine he is returning to his alma mater to continue to promote the school that set him up for success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"staffBox\">\n<div class=\"staffPic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3302\" src=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/sawyer-pic.jpg\" alt=\"Zach Sawyer portrait\" width=\"310\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/sawyer-pic.jpg 310w, https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/sawyer-pic-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/sawyer-pic-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"staffDet\">\n<div class=\"staffTit\">Zach Sawyer<\/div>\n<div class=\"stafCont\">Assistant Director of Admissions<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:207-326-2664\">207-326-2664<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:zach.sawyer@mma.edu\">zach.sawyer@mma.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Focus:<\/strong> <strong>All Engineering Majors (MEO\/MET\/MSE-5\/MSE-4\/PEO\/PET).<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Other:<\/strong> On campus visit program: Be A Mariner<\/div>\n<div class=\"staffBio\">\n<div id=\"accordZach\" class=\"panel-group\" style=\"margin-top: 1em;\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" href=\"#z1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordZach\"><strong>About Zach<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"z1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Zach is returning to his roots in Castine having spent summers in the town with a long family history working at the Academy. His early career lead him to restaurant management and hospitality. He even ran his own restaurant in Castine with his wife, serving some of the best wood-fired pizzas you will ever try. With a passion for the town, community, and the school you will find Zach eager to share what stands Castine and MMA apart.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\n\n\n<div class=\"staffBox\">\n\n\n<div class=\"staffPic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3326\" src=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/cockburn-pic2.jpg\" alt=\"Jeffrey Cockburn\" width=\"310\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/cockburn-pic2.jpg 310w, https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/cockburn-pic2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/cockburn-pic2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"staffDet\">\n\n\n<div class=\"staffTit\">Jeffrey Cockburn<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"stafCont\">Transfer Enrollment Specialist\n<a href=\"tel:207-326-2348\">207-326-2348<\/a>\n<a href=\"mailto:jeffrey.cockburn@mma.edu\">jeffrey.cockburn@mma.edu<\/a>\n<strong>Focus Majors:<\/strong> Transportation and Ocean Studies<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"staffBio\">\n\n\n<div id=\"accordJeff\" class=\"panel-group\" style=\"margin-top: 1em;\">\n\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n\n\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n\n\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" href=\"#j1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordJeff\"><strong>About Jeffrey<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"j1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n\n\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n\nJeff\u2019s career took him seaside after graduating from Maine Maritime with an Unlimited USCG deck license. His sea-going career spanned research vessels to a Penobscot Bay Harbor Pilot and many vessels in between. With a rewarding career at sea, he is excited to share his knowledge and help promote a rewarding lifestyle to the next generation.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"staffBox\">\n\n\n<div class=\"staffPic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3308\" src=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/sims-pic.jpg\" alt=\"Beth Sims portrait\" width=\"310\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/sims-pic.jpg 310w, https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/sims-pic-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/sims-pic-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"staffDet\">\n\n\n<div class=\"staffTit\">Beth Sims<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"stafCont\">Graduate Enrollment Specialist\n<a href=\"tel:207-326-2620\">207-326-2620<\/a>\n<a href=\"mailto:beth.sims@mma.edu\">beth.sims@mma.edu<\/a>\n<strong>Focus:<\/strong> <strong>Graduate Programs<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"staffBio\">\n\n\n<div id=\"accordBeth\" class=\"panel-group\" style=\"margin-top: 1em;\">\n\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n\n\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n\n\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" href=\"#be1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordBeth\"><strong>About Beth<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"be1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n\n\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n\nBeth\u2019s introduction to Maine Maritime has been through her son who attends the school as a student seeking an unlimited license. As a strong promoter for the school, and a great excuse to move to beautiful Maine, she has relocated to Castine from Delaware and changed careers from teaching to promote the graduate programs at MMA. Outside of work you will find her happily behind her camera as a professional photographer.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"staffBox\">\n<div class=\"staffPic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3312\" src=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/fairweather-pic.jpg\" alt=\"Mary Fairweather portrait\" width=\"310\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/fairweather-pic.jpg 310w, https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/fairweather-pic-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/fairweather-pic-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"staffDet\">\n<div class=\"staffTit\">Mary Fairweather<\/div>\n<div class=\"stafCont\">Administrative Assistant<\/div>\n<div class=\"staffBio\">\n<div id=\"accordBeth\" class=\"panel-group\" style=\"margin-top: 1em;\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" href=\"#ma1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordMary\"><strong>About Mary<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ma1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Mary has a long family history in the area and is living back in the area that is most close to her heart. After a career in teaching she found the excuse to move full time to the area. In addition to the strong skills she brings to the admissions team her cupcake decorating skills are top notch!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"staffBox\">\n<div class=\"staffPic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3313\" src=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/mason-pic.jpg\" alt=\"Valerie Mason portrait\" width=\"310\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/mason-pic.jpg 310w, https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/mason-pic-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/mason-pic-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"staffDet\">\n<div class=\"staffTit\">Valeria Mason<\/div>\n<div class=\"stafCont\">Receptionist<\/div>\n<div class=\"staffBio\">\n<div id=\"accordVal\" class=\"panel-group\" style=\"margin-top: 1em;\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" href=\"#v1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordVal\"><strong>About Valeria<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"v1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Valeria\u2019s background is rooted in hospitality having run and owned a hotel for many years with her husband. Now, without the demands of their own business Val is able to spend more time with her grandchildren and party planning, which she is excellent at orchestrating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Admissions Phone: 207-326-4311 Deidra Davis Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management 207-326-2373 deidra.davis@mma.edu Focus: Overall enrollment, Transfers &amp; Readmits, Graduate Programs About Deidra Deidra joins the Admissions team after a 20-year tenure as the Dean of Students, where she dedicated herself to supporting students throughout their enrollment. 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