Lori Armstrong has been with UNE since 2009. She recently joined the Physician Assistant Program as the Administrative Assistant. Lori is a graduate of Everett Community College's Medical Transcription and Editing Program.  Her strong background in medical transcription and computers lends itself to the wide array of programs and reports utilized by the PA program. Lori works closely with the Clinical Placement Coordinator to ensure the clinical year runs smoothly. Lori also assists with didactic year and other administrative functions to ensure that... Read More

Dr. Audette, PT, PhD recently joined UNE as the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director and Associate Professor. She brings 15 years of academic experience in the Physical Therapy Program at the University of Rhode Island with her. She received a BS in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University (1988), an Advanced Masters in Physical Therapy from Boston University (1992), and a PhD in Education from the University of Rhode Island (2011).... Read More

Collyn J. Baeder has worked at the University of New England (UNE) since 2012. She is currently responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in research methods and health education, as well as developing and managing the internship program for Health, Wellness, and Occupational Studies students.

In 2010, Collyn earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Vermont in Burlington with a major in Philosophy and a minor in Studio Art. She earned her Master of Public Health... Read More

Alison is the Administrative Assistant for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. In addition to providing student and faculty support, she works closely with the Department’s Clinical Education Coordinator, helping to smooth the clinical rotation experiences of tomorrow’s physical therapists.Read More

Prior to teaching at UNE, Caroline worked in a variety of clinical settings as an Occupational Therapist, mostly focused on adult physical rehabilitation. Caroline has a special interest in working with adults recovering from poly-trauma, neuro-trauma and brain injury. In addition to clinical work, Caroline serves as a volunteer leader and active member of the Maine Occupational Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association, working on issues related to Occupational Therapy advocacy and leadership.Read More

I have many years of experience in teaching undergraduate students both on-line and on-campus. My area of experitise includes fundamentals, health assessment and medical-surgical nursing. I believe that learning can be fun and I try to find creative ways to help students learn the content. I continue to work in caring for clients in perioperative services and have experience in caring for clients in critical care units, cardiology and medical-surgical settings. Read More

Steven Blessington, PA-C graduated from Northeastern University, Boston MA, in 1996. Prior to his Physician Assitant training he worked as a Paramedic in a busy inner city EMS system. Steven’s primary interest and focus has remained Emergency Medicine and he currently practices full time in the ED at Maine ... Read More

Judith Boudman has worked in non-profit and grassroots settings for many decades and has taught in the campus-based and online programs of UNE since 2004. She has worked as a community organizer, an executive and supervisor, a grant/contract writer, a clinician and an educator. The venues have been mixed: battered women’s shelter and a sexual assault program, crisis program, native American tribal governments, community mental health centers, foster grandparent program, universities, neighborhood organization, hospice and a psychiatric hospital. These work experiences... Read More

Pamela Bruno, MPH, is a Senior Research Associate contributing to statewide evaluation efforts at the Center for Excellence in Public Health. Pamela has worked as lead internal evaluator for Maine Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) for the past five years, tracking and measuring outcomes related to direct nutrition education and program efforts designed to change community policies, systems, and environments in order to reduce the burden of obesity and food insecurity. She also participates in a team evaluation of Maine CDC's federally-funded chronic disease program interventions aimed at preventing... Read More