The official village of New England Village spotlighting the individuals, staff, board members and partners who make up the New England Village community
NEV President & CEO Christine Chagnon and VP of Communications & Development Jonathan Grabowski were guests on Breaking the Ice: Let's Talk Inclusion with host Jim Coughlin.
The three discussed NEV's history, mission, and programs as well as the challenges facing human service organizations.
21 Oct 2025
It Takes a Village - Ep. 17 Stan K
A resident of New England Village for 50 years, Stan The Man joins the podcast to reflect on the past 50 years and how NEV has changed. Stan takes us through a day in the life, relationships he's built and reflects on the recent NEV Family Association Golf Tournament.
14 Oct 2025
It Takes a Village - Ep. 16 Christine Chagnon
Newly named President and CEO of New England Village Christine Chagnon joins the podcast to discuss the transition from the COO role to the President & CEO role, what some of her year one priorities are and talks about what separates NEV from other organizations she has worked at.
1 Aug 2025
It Takes a Village - Ep. 15 Jamie Olsen
In this episode of "It Takes a Village" we sit down with NEV's Residential Director Jamie Olsen to talk about how hey got started in human services, his background in sports leadership and how it helps him in his role at NEV, and what separates NEV from other human services organizations he's worked at.
2 Jun 2025
It Takes a Village - Ep. 14 Rob Lever
Rob Lever, Senior Director of Operations, recounts his journey into human services and highlights his "We Love to Fish" program for the IDD community in this interview.
23 May 2025
It Takes a Village - Ep. 13 Kyle Harney
Kyle Harney, Assistant Manager, discusses his professional development, involvement in productions, and community engagement at NEV in this interview episode.
31 Mar 2025
It Takes a Village - Ep. 12 Sean Carr
NEV's Sollar Wellness Center's Aquatics and Music Instructor Sean Carr joins the podcast to talk about his over 20 years at NEV, how he started at NEV, the different roles he has and the impact that music has on the individuals NEV supports.
17 Mar 2025
It Takes a Village - Ep. 11 John Estabrooks
NEV Facilities Manager John Estabrooks joins the podcast to discuss his diverse career before coming to NEV, what it's like working in the non profit sector, how he and his team manage projects and what he enjoys about working at NEV.
10 Mar 2025
It Takes a Village - Ep.10 Lan Baker
The Living Center (TLC) Program Manager Lan Baker joins the podcast to discuss what got her interested in human services, the opportunities TLC provides to the individuals who attend it. being recognized for her work in the field and what makes NEV a great place to work!
14 Feb 2025
It Takes a Village - Ep.9 Sean L
CCEC participant Sean L joins the podcast to talk about what goes on at the Career and Community Exploration Center (CCEC), what his favorite outings are and what he likes to do when he's at home.
11 Feb 2025
It Takes a Village - Ep. 8 Keith Escandel
Assistant Director of the Career and Community Exploration Center (CCEC) Keith Escandel joins the podcast to talk about how he got started in human services, going from working in residential programming to day programming and discusses the type of activities that go on at CCEC.
28 Jan 2025
It Takes a Village - Ep. 7 Jim Scott
Longtime New England Village employee Jim Scott joins the podcast to talk about how he came to NEV, his role as a Direct Support Professional, work during the pandemic and why he's passionate about the work he does.
21 Jan 2025
It Takes a Village - Ep. 6 Kate K
Efron Center for Enrichment participant Kate K joins the podcast to talk about what she likes to do at ECE, her passion for power soccer and why she loves playing it.
17 Dec 2024
It Takes a Village - Ep. 5 Melanie Rose-Zagwyn
New England Village's Art Director Melanie Rose-Zagwyn shares how the art program has evolved in her 20 years at New England Village, offering diverse art opportunities and future projects.
11 Dec 2024
It Takes a Village - Ep. 4 Jen P
ECE Participant Jen P discusses her favorite enrichment experiences at NEV's Efron Center and shares valuable insights for first-time visitors.
5 Dec 2024
It Takes a Village - Ep. 3 Liz C
Efron Center for Enrichment participant Liz C shares her passion for art and sensory experiences, highlighting the transformative impact of ECE's inclusive programs on individuals with unique abilities.
24 Oct 2024
It Takes a Village - Ep.2 Kenny D
Long time NEV Day Program participant and resident Kenny D. joins the podcast to discuss his history with New England Village, what he loves about being a part of NEV, his acting experience and lots of pop culture talk!
7 Oct 2024
It Takes a Village - Ep. 1 Sabrina Nicholson
On the debut episode of NEV's podcast "It Takes a Village" Vice President of Communications and Development Jonathan Grabowski sits down with NEV Board Chair Sabrina Nicholson to talk about how the role of the NEV Board of Directors, how the organization has evolved and why being involved in NEV is important to her family.
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