Ashley Butterfield

Executive Director

With a degree in Sociology focusing on social work from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Ashley’s background includes roles with Heifer International, the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps, AmeriCorps, and the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry. She also spent eleven years as a teacher and five years as the Assistant Director of a project-based learning school. Her personal experiences as a caregiver for her mother have given her deep empathy and insight into the challenges faced by families managing Alzheimer’s and dementia, driving her commitment to improving support services for caregivers and enhancing community empowerment.

Cathy Bagdon

Senior Program Manager

Cathy Bagdon brings a wealth of experience to her role at Bath-Brunswick Respite Care. After working with the Town of Brunswick’s Department of Human Services, Cathy transitioned to Neighbors, Inc., an elder case company, as a caregiver in 1994. In 1998 she became a Manager and then Owner in 2001. During her tenure she expanding the team to over 70 caregivers and serving more than 300 clients. Cathy’s expertise in identifying client needs, training caregivers, and ensuring high-quality, personalized care now greatly benefits Bath-Brunswick Respite Care, where she continues to provide exceptional support to families and individuals.

Cindy Hughes

Program Manager

Cindy brings over 40 years of dedicated experience to her role, having initially worked as a CNA before taking a break to raise her family. Upon her return to the field, she specialized in dementia care, contributing her expertise in various roles including private care, CRMA, Office Secretary, and Activities Coordinator at The Garden, a nurturing facility for individuals living with dementia. Cindy’s passion lies in creating a joyful and secure environment where residents can engage in meaningful conversations, group interactions, and shared laughter. Outside of work, Cindy enjoys reading, crafting, and exploring new places through travel.

Nancy MacPhee

Program Manager

Nancy brings years of adult experiential programming to “The Club”. She has worked with Opportunity Alliance, Maine Medical Center and New England Cancer Specialists.

She incorporates games, movement, and activities created to facilitate social experiences and stimulate creativity and imagination.

When she is not sharing her wealth of experience and her positivity at “The Club”, she is busy conducting wellness workshops through the organization she founded, Adventure Play. Among her published books is Adventure, Play, Peace: Insights and Activities for Social-Emotional Learning. 

Abby Sirois

Program Assistant

Abby Sirois earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Endicott College, where she also pursued minors in Nutrition & Wellness and Psychology. Her practical experience includes an internship at Supportive Living Inc., where she developed and implemented rehabilitation programs for patients with traumatic brain injuries, many of whom were also affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia. This role equipped her with valuable skills in patient care and program development.

Passionate about supporting her community, Abby is enthusiastic about leveraging her expertise and dedication in her role as Program Assistant. She is committed to enhancing and supporting our programs, bringing a strong foundation in health and wellness to make a meaningful impact.

Emily Norris

Operations Coordinator

A graduate of Wheaton College, Emily has a diverse background in both development and operations. She previously served as the Development and Events Coordinator at Midcoast Humane and as the Associate Director of Admissions & Registrar at Chewonki Foundation. She is a certified behavioral health professional with has hands-on experience as an in-home care provider and many community based support programs. Emily’s blend of administrative and personal care experience enriches her contributions to our team and the community we serve.