Staff & Board
The partnership between our front office and the board has been critically important to the success of Heart of Biddeford. We are grateful for the wonderful team of people and proud of attracting such a diverse pool of talents!
Heart of Biddeford
The Staff
Delilah Poupore
Executive Director
Delilah Poupore
With 20 years of experience leading non-profits and higher educational departments in organizational development and strategic planning, Delilah enjoys coordinating all of Heart of Biddeford’s volunteer efforts that contribute to Biddeford’s revitalization! Delilah has served in this role since January of 2011.
Abby Leibowitz
Assistant Director
Abby Leibowitz
Abby lives in downtown Biddeford and is so excited to join the team as Assistant Director. Previously, she worked for 5 years at the Children's Advocacy Center of York County after graduating from UNH in 2018. She is looking forward to engaging with this thriving community and planning fun, inclusive events.
Laura Lyman
Office Manager
Laura Lyman
Originally from Upstate NY, Laura moved to Maine with her family in 2021. She has enjoyed working with nonprofit organizations throughout her career and is excited to be part of the Biddaissance!
Kiara Frischkorn
Americorps Fellow
Kiara Frischkorn
A new UNE grad, Kiara now lives full time in Biddeford.
She is passionate about environmental issues and loves planning cleanups along with engaging community events that make everyone feel included.
She is passionate about environmental issues and loves planning cleanups along with engaging community events that make everyone feel included.
Heart of Biddeford
The Board
Joe McKenney
President
Promotions Chair
Promotions Chair
Joe McKenney
Resident ~
Business Owner
Joe has been a downtown business owner and the Promotion Committee Chair for a decade, helping to make events like River Jam, Music in the Park, Restaurant Week, and the Downtown Holiday Fest possible - often volunteering his photographic talents to the events. As HOB's President, Joe continues his ongoing commitment to service in his hometown, which includes also serving as Biddeford's Recreation Commission Chair. His volunteerism there earned him the Maine Recreation and Park Association's 2021 Citizen Volunteer of the Year award.
Joe has been a downtown business owner and the Promotion Committee Chair for a decade, helping to make events like River Jam, Music in the Park, Restaurant Week, and the Downtown Holiday Fest possible - often volunteering his photographic talents to the events. As HOB's President, Joe continues his ongoing commitment to service in his hometown, which includes also serving as Biddeford's Recreation Commission Chair. His volunteerism there earned him the Maine Recreation and Park Association's 2021 Citizen Volunteer of the Year award.
Scott Thibeau
Vice President
Scott Thibeau
Scott, a devoted father, husband, successful business owner, and respected veteran, currently resides in Biddeford and is the owner of Tris Real Estate Group. In addition to being a licensed Realtor, Scott and his wife Nicole own Miles of Smiles Childcare Center, located on Elm Street in Biddeford. Since 2013, he has been an invaluable member of the board, leveraging his expertise and insights. Notably, he played a pivotal role in the successful redevelopment of the Pepperell Mill Campus from 2013 to 2018.
Jahnna Steindl
Treasurer
Jahnna Steindl
Jahnna is the Branch Manager of Maine Community Bank, located at 254 Main St., and is a downtown Biddeford resident. Jahnna moved to Biddeford in the last couple of years and loves having the opportunity to live and work in the same community. She has enjoyed living in several different Maine communities, however she has found her home and a sense of place here in Biddeford.
Leah Schaffer
Board Director
Design Chair
Design Chair
Leah Schaffer
Biddeford Resident
Caleb Johnson Studios
HOB Design Committee Chair
Caleb Johnson Studios
HOB Design Committee Chair
Marianne Clarke
Board director
Business Enhancement Chair
Business Enhancement Chair
Marianne Clarke
After many years of vacationing in Biddeford, Marianne Clarke moved from Washington, DC to Biddeford full-time in 2010. She spent her career helping state governments, universities and regional development organizations to develop and implement strategies and programs to encourage technology-based economic development. Besides the HOB Board, she also serves as Chair of the Business Enhancement Committee.
Hailee Flaherty
Secretary
Hailee Flaherty
SMHC Employee
Hailee Flaherty is a lifelong Scarborough resident. Her connection to Biddeford started when she attended, and later taught, tumbling classes here at a locally owned business in 2012. Hailee felt a connection to the people of Biddeford, their tight-knit community, and the small businesses, particularly working for one herself. This connection only grew stronger with her work at Southern Maine Health Care. She is the Development Coordinator at SMHC who plans events and raises funds to support the hospital and the local community.
Hailee Flaherty is a lifelong Scarborough resident. Her connection to Biddeford started when she attended, and later taught, tumbling classes here at a locally owned business in 2012. Hailee felt a connection to the people of Biddeford, their tight-knit community, and the small businesses, particularly working for one herself. This connection only grew stronger with her work at Southern Maine Health Care. She is the Development Coordinator at SMHC who plans events and raises funds to support the hospital and the local community.
Briana Campbell
Board Director
Strategic Communications Chair
Strategic Communications Chair
Briana Campbell
Co-Owner of Time & Tide Coffee
Biddeford Business Owner
Briana is the co-owner, with her husband Jon Phillips, of Time & Tide Coffee, a roaster and cafe, and is a downtown Biddeford resident. She walked into the Heart of Biddeford office on the first day she lived in town! Before her 2018 move to Biddeford, she lived in Brooklyn, NY and worked in advertising as a strategist + planner, with a focus on social media and digital campaigns.
Biddeford Business Owner
Briana is the co-owner, with her husband Jon Phillips, of Time & Tide Coffee, a roaster and cafe, and is a downtown Biddeford resident. She walked into the Heart of Biddeford office on the first day she lived in town! Before her 2018 move to Biddeford, she lived in Brooklyn, NY and worked in advertising as a strategist + planner, with a focus on social media and digital campaigns.
Julian Schlaver
Board director
Julian Schlaver
Board Director
Ian Garcia-Grant
Board director
Ian Garcia-Grant
Ian Garcia-Grant was born in Los Angeles but has spent most of his life living in Maine, and has been in Biddeford since 2019. He graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington with a degree in English literature.
He has since worked in various fields and now works as the Director of Content Creation and SEO at Local Image Co in Portland, ME.
He has since worked in various fields and now works as the Director of Content Creation and SEO at Local Image Co in Portland, ME.
Ma-Li Guillereault
Board director
Ma-Li Guillereault
Biddeford Resident
Organization Committee Member
Originally from Taiwan, Ma-Li has been a Biddeford residence since the ‘70s and she loves the Maine climate and environment in every aspect. Ma-Li considers herself fortunate to have a loving extended family, many good friends and great co-workers. Ma-Li worked in banking for 40 years and recently retired from Maine Community Bank (formerly Biddeford Savings Bank). In addition to HOB, she also serves as the Treasurer for Northern York County Toys for Tots.
Organization Committee Member
Originally from Taiwan, Ma-Li has been a Biddeford residence since the ‘70s and she loves the Maine climate and environment in every aspect. Ma-Li considers herself fortunate to have a loving extended family, many good friends and great co-workers. Ma-Li worked in banking for 40 years and recently retired from Maine Community Bank (formerly Biddeford Savings Bank). In addition to HOB, she also serves as the Treasurer for Northern York County Toys for Tots.
David Flood
Board Director Emeritus
David Flood
Board Director Emeritus
Eisha Khan
Board director
Eisha Khan
Eisha serves as the program manager for Oncology services at MaineHealth. Since moving to Biddeford in 2019, Eisha has actively participated in community initiatives. Serving on HOB’s Board gives Eisha the opportunity to join efforts with thought leaders to foster a more welcoming environment and assess how we, as a city, can be conscious of global impacts and take action in our community.
Sam Smithwick
Board director
Sam Smithwick
English Language Coordinator, Biddeford Adult Education
Proud HOB board member, Sam Smithwick has been an educator in Southern Maine for over 15 years. Sam works closely with Biddeford's thriving population of New Mainers and the local organizations that support and celebrate their culture and contributions to the magical city they now call home.
Proud HOB board member, Sam Smithwick has been an educator in Southern Maine for over 15 years. Sam works closely with Biddeford's thriving population of New Mainers and the local organizations that support and celebrate their culture and contributions to the magical city they now call home.
Phil Smith
Board director
Phil Smith
CIC, Paquin & Carroll Insurance
Phil lives in Old Orchard Beach and works on Main Street at Paquin & Carroll Insurance as a Commercial Insurance Account Executive for Paquin & Carroll Insurance. Phil has a CIC (Certified Insurance Councilor) Designation. Phil joined the Board because he has a passion for helping his local community. He feels with everyone’s help we can all make the load a little lighter. Also a member of Rotary and a Football Official, Phil loves to see a vibrant Downtown.
Phil lives in Old Orchard Beach and works on Main Street at Paquin & Carroll Insurance as a Commercial Insurance Account Executive for Paquin & Carroll Insurance. Phil has a CIC (Certified Insurance Councilor) Designation. Phil joined the Board because he has a passion for helping his local community. He feels with everyone’s help we can all make the load a little lighter. Also a member of Rotary and a Football Official, Phil loves to see a vibrant Downtown.