It Takes a Village

Breaking the Ice: Let's Talk Inclusion - 10/28/25

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.

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.

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.

It Takes a Village - Ep. 15 Jamie Olson

In this episode of "It Takes a Village" we sit down with NEV's Residential Director Jamie Olson 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.

It Takes a Village - Ep. 14 Rob Lever

NEV's Senior Director of Operations Rob Lever joins the podcast to discuss how he got into the human services field and the different roles he's had over that time. Rob also talks about "We Love to Fish" a program he created which allows members of the IDD community to get on the water and go bass fishing. Finally, Rob talks about what he's brought to the table in his short time at NEV.