MaineHealth Innovation builds connections to drive diversity of thought, educates to produce creative problem-solvers, and funds to accelerate ideas. By leveraging the ideas, insights and expertise of all care team members to develop novel solutions to our unmet care needs, we are working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.

"I am thankful to be able to experience firsthand the dedication and commitment of care team members from all across MaineHealth who want to improve care for patients. I find myself continually inspired by people’s creativity and passion; it’s infectious. I am grateful for being a part of the MaineHealth Innovation team, who encourages and promotes the diversity of ideas to help solve unmet care needs. It’s living proof that by collaborating and sharing the skills and expertise of MaineHealth care team members, we raise the bar for all." 

Karen Budd, Innovation Manager

"I am thankful to be a part of MaineHealth Innovation, where I have the freedom to contribute my strengths in a dynamic environment. Each member of the Innovation team complements one another with a unique perspective, background, and approach. Likewise, MaineHealth Innovation’s commitment to connecting, educating, and funding shines through in every operation while also collaboratively striving to make our communities the healthiest in America. It is a privilege to contribute to this collective effort!"

Erin McCue, Innovation Program Coordinator

"I’m so thankful to be able to work with an organization where I can connect my personal purpose with my skills and experience. Every day, I strive to empower care team members to further their innovations through novel idea development and sparking creativity through human centered design. At MaineHealth Innovation, our goal is to leverage our care team members insights and expertise, so I am appreciative to work with such knowledgeable people!

Carla Muniz, Innovation Specialist

"What makes me feel thankful is that I get to be a part of something bigger than myself. I can indirectly help a cause that is doing good in the world. I get to work with people who want the same thing, and it makes me grateful to work with them. Being able to see ideas come to life and seeing how much work goes into it from everyone that is involved is truly a unique experience. It can be inspiring to see, especially looking at past work that MaineHealth Innovation has helped to accomplish."

Katrina Jacobson, Administrative Specialist III