Occupation: Retired Family Nurse Practitioner
Born: Bangor, Maine
Education:
MSN in Family Practice, Husson College, Bangor, ME (1998)
BSN, University of Maine at Portland, Portland, ME (1970)
Certifications:
Certification, American Nurses Credentialing Center
Career:
Retired, ME (2017)
Vice Chief, Staff Calais Regional Hospital (2017)
Family Nurse Practitioner, CRMS Health Center, Calais, ME (2005-2017)
Family Nurse Practitioner, Discovery House Washington County, Calais, ME (2005-2007)
Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Practice of Laurie Churchill MD, Calais, ME (1998-2004)
Staff Registered Nurse in Obstetrics and Pediatrics, Franklin Memorial Hospital, Farmington, ME (1988-1998)
Office Nurse, Adirondack Mountains Family Practice, Ticonderoga, NY (1984-1988)
Nurse, Social Worker, Essex County Head Start Program, Keeseville, NY (1981-1984)
Office Nurse, Michelle Moore, MD, Crown Point, NY (1977-1981)
Prepared Childbirth Instructor, Ticonderoga, NY (1972-1977)
With, Southern Adirondack Planned Parenthood, Glens Falls, NY (1973-1975)
Clinical Director, Essex County Clinic, Ticonderoga, NY (1973-1975)
Nurse, Social Worker, Essex County Head Start Program, Keeseville, NY (1971-1972)
Staff Registered Nurse in Obstetrics, Moses Ludington Hospital, Ticonderoga, NY (1970-1971)
Career Related:
Administrator, Nursing Program, Community College, Dallas, TX (Present); Representative, District 140, Maine House of Representatives, Augusta, ME (2016-Present); Adjunct Professor of Health Policy, Nurse Practitioner Program, Husson University, Bangor, ME (2008-2014); Representative, District 31, Maine House of Representatives, Augusta, ME (2002-2010); Original Document Transcription and Research Aide, New York State Historic Site at Crown Point (1984-1994)
Civic:
Board Member, Regional Medical Health Center, Lubec, ME (2018-Present); Member, Health & Human Services Committee, Substance Abuse Services Committee, Task Force for Healthcare for All Maine, Maine House of Representatives, Augusta, ME (2016-Present); Associate Vice President, Board Member, Eastern Maine Health Systems (2014-Present); Chair, Washington County: One Community (2011-Present); Board Member, Washington County: One Community (2008-Present); Member, Board of Visitors, University of Maine at Machias (2010-2017); Board Member, Regional Medical Health Center, Lubec, ME (2006-2015); Insurance & Financial Services, Chair, Health and Human Services, Chair, Committee on Health Care Reform, Advisory Council on Health Care Systems Development, and Substance Abuse Services Commission, District 31, Maine House of Representatives, Augusta, ME (2002-2010); Advisory Committee, Eastern Agency on Aging (2003-2006); Co-Founder, Officer, Neighbors Against Drug Abuse (2001-2011); Board Member, Washington County Substance Abuse Continuum of Care (2001-2006); Member, Calais School Board (2000-2002); Member, Coalition for Family Peace in Washington County (2000-2002); President, School Board, Union #106 Calais Schools (1999-2002); Board Member, Vice President, President, School Board, Maine School Administrative District 9, Farmington, ME (1990-1998); Board Member, Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Clinton, Essex, Warren, and Washington Counties (1986-1988); Board Member, President, School Board, Crown Point Central School, Crown Point, NY (1978-1988); Board Member, Vice President, President, Southern Adirondack Planned Parenthood, Glens Falls, NY (1975-1980); Member, Maine School Boards; Substance Abuse Services Commission; Council of State Governments Health Committee
Awards:
Recipient, Nursing Leadership and Advocate Award, Maine Chapter, American Nurse Association (ANA) (2019); Honoree, Maine Nurse Practitioner of the Year (2005)
Memberships:
Board Member, President-Elect, Maine Nurse Practitioners Association (2011-Present); Member, Calais Rotary Club (2001-Present); President, Maine Nurse Practitioner Association (MNPA) (2016-2018); Chair, Calais Rotary Club (2015-2017); Chair, Calais Rotary Club (2011-2012); Board Member, Vice President, Maine State School Boards Association (2000-2003); Board Member, Vice President, Maine State School Boards Association (1992-1996); Legislative Network Area 6 Representative and Workshop Facilitator, New York State School Boards Association (1981-1988); Board Member, Vice President, President, Essex County School Board Association (1980-1988); Member, American Association Nurse Practitioners
Political Affiliation:
Democrat
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Family:
Daughter of Edward Churchill and Glenna Churchill
Children: Heather Perry; Ian Perry; Kristin Perry Pollock
Grandchildren: Perry; Sydney; Rylie; Lucas; Elliot
Hobbies:
Gardening; Spinning; Weaving; Knitting; Kayaking
