Thomas Doherty
Executive Director
(207) 775-4790 ext. 114
tdoherty@milestone-recovery.org
Tom Doherty joined Milestone as Executive Director in April 2022. A trained social worker and experienced nonprofit leader, Tom brings a career devoted to serving individuals and communities, helping to meet needs and advance health, wholeness, and dignity. Before joining Milestone, Tom served for 16 years as Executive Director of Ketcha Outdoors, where he led the growth of their child care, summer camp, educational, and behavioral health programs. While at Ketcha he led the effort to become a licensed mental health agency and obtained approval as a Maine Department of Education school. Tom resides in Portland with his wife and two sons with whom he gets out as much as he can to hike, bike, kayak, or sit on the beach.
Mary Dowd, MD
Medical Director
(207) 775-4790 ext. 118
Mdowdmd@yahoo.com
Dr. Mary Dowd was a family doctor in Yarmouth, Maine, until she started working in primary care for prisoners at the Cumberland County Jail, where the majority of the inmates suffered from substance use disorders. Motivated to help others, Dr. Dowd left her family practice, and in 2008 became the Medical Director of the Detoxification Program at Milestone. Dr. Dowd also works for Portland Internal Medicine in their Medication Assisted Treatment program. Beyond treating clients who are going through withdrawal, Dr. Dowd believes in listening to people’s stories, and helping them connect with treatment and develop strategies to improve their lives. Dr. Dowd is also a published author on the subject of her work.
Joseph McNally
Director of Homeless Services
(207) 775-4790 ext. 126
Jmcnally@milestone-recovery.org
Joe joined Milestone in 2008 as a shelter attendant. Before being promoted to HOME Team Manager in 2012, he served in other roles within the organization, including counselor aid, shift supervisor, and assistant shelter manager. Currently, Joe’s responsibilities include supervising the HOME Team, shelter, and Housing Navigator programs. He also actively represents Milestone within the community by working with other key agencies, including the University of New England, Mercy Hospital, Portland Recovery Community Center, the City of Portland, Preble Street, and Oxford Street. Joe is committed to Milestone’s mission and the high-quality services it provides.
Jayme Villanueva, LADC, CCS
Clinical Director
(207) 934-5231 ext. 210
Jvillanueva@milestone-recovery.org
Jayme joined Milestone in 2014. As Clinical Director she oversees all of Milestone’s therapeutic programs, ensuring quality delivery of services. Jayme is also a substance abuse counselor and assists other clinicians with case management. Prior to coming to Milestone, Jayme was a mental health case worker for 10 years with Opportunity Alliance. She credits Milestone for placing clients on the road to recovery, and for providing effective treatment for clients who may not have had success in other programs. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Southern Maine.
Sam Heck
Director of Development
(207) 775-4790 ext. 127
sheck@milestone-recovery.org
Sam joined Milestone in 2017 as Director of Development. In this role, he oversees Milestone’s fundraising activities, cultivating relationships with individual supporters as well as businesses and foundations. He also supports Milestone's communications and public relations efforts. A Maine native, Sam holds a BA in English from Colby College, and has more than ten years of experience in development, having helped build support at a number of human service, environmental, and arts non-profits in Greater Portland. Sam deeply values the breadth of Milestone's services, offering support to clients at all stages of recovery.
Jeff Grossman
Director of Finance and Administration
(207) 775-4790 ext. 128
jgrossman@milestone-recovery.org