DEI Report

The Council is responsible for fostering actions that create an inclusive work and community environment for all. The Council will discuss organizational and community diversity issues and information on diversity matters and events, collaborate on setting direction for implementing initiatives, create diversity and inclusion strategy, and leverage organizational resources to move initiatives forward. Its mission is to advance an environment of inclusion and cooperation in support of Northern Light Health’s commitments, values, and goals.

About The DEI Council

Message from Marwa

Marwa Hassanien Director Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Darmita Wilson VP- Medical Group

Navneet Marwaha SVP- Chief Quality Officer

Maged Shahin EMS, Mayo Hospital

Tim Dentry President & CEO

It has truly been a busy, and exciting, (nearly) two years as the director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Northern Light Health. It has been an honor to work so closely with all of you, as colleagues, to advance our commitment to to DEI. Our culture of caring and organizational values of kindness and compassion foster a sense of belonging integral to the mission of Northern Light Health. It is imperative for us to have a system which fully represents the beautiful tapestry of our communities and renders the best care to our diverse patient populations. Moving forward, we will continue to advance DEI goals, embrace cultural differences and varying perspectives, embed DEI throughout our organization and make it an essential element of our policies and practices. We will tailor it to fit our local needs and strengthen external community partnerships.

Robert Schlager

Joseph Bernard Richardson

James Fullwood Physician, SVH

Mia Dubois

Seleipiri Akobo Physician, EMMC

Senior Physician Executive, SVH

Director, Chaplaincy

AVP, Patient Experiance

Benjamin Huerth

Emily Tolman

Nadine Pembele

Melissa Skahan

Paul Bolin

Physician, Northern Light Family Medicine and Residency

Director, Health Equity and Access

Community Coordinator, Mercy

VP- Mission Integration, Mercy

Chief People Officer

Olamide Sobowale Physician, OB-GYN, EMMC

Douglas McGregor Physician, Maine Coast Hospital

Suzanne Spruce

Sarah Cote

Marwa Hassanien, MS, M.Ed. Director - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Northern Light Health

SVP- Marketing & Communications Volunteer Coordinator, HCH, Bangor

Rowena David Nursing, AVP, EMMC

Greg Bridges-Music Chaplain, Acadia Hospital

Catharrine McLaren VP- HR,Talent and Diversity

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