Adam Bloom-Paicopolos, Executive Director
abloompaicopolos@masap.org
Adam Bloom-Paicopolos, MPP, brings a wealth of experience and a profound commitment towards behavioral health policy and advocacy to make a difference in the communities and lives that need it most. Adam’s experience in state and federal healthcare policy, nonprofit board leadership, and background in strategic consulting and partnership development will continue to advance the Alliance’s mission and goals to enhance access to treatment and recovery-oriented systems of care to Mainers across the state.
Prior to joining the Alliance, Bloom-Paicopolos served as an Analyst at ATI Advisory, where he advised and supported states, providers, and other healthcare organizations on navigating federal and state policy and regulatory environments to successfully inform strategic decision making, design actionable policies, and implement meaningful programs. Past experience also includes working on the Public Policy team at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), where he was responsible for a broad portfolio of policy issues and Congressional, policymaker, and stakeholder relations. He is widely recognized for his ability to foster collaboration among stakeholders and for his innovative approach to addressing complex health challenges.
Adam holds a Masters of Public Policy from the University of Maryland, School of Public Policy. He serves as a . Adam also sits on the Board of the Friends of the Alexandria Mental Health Center in Alexandria, Virginia.
Jennifer Christian, Associate Director
jchristian@masap.org
Jennifer Christian has over 20 years of experience in community outreach, partnership and development in the non-profit sector, including grant research, gift leadership development, special events coordination, communications, public relations, grant writing, conference planning, public speaking, and community partnership growth. Jennifer’s partnership-building skills reflect her life-long passion to enrich lives through community and collaboration. Previously, Jennifer created and directed Maine College of Art’s (MECA) Creative Community Partnerships (CCP)program, the College’s community learning resource center, established in 2002. Jennifer has also held positions as an arts education coordinator at Portland, Maine’s A Company of Girls, and has taught students and faculty from Pre-K through the University level through her unique codification of collaborative curricula.
Jennifer received her BA in history & international relations from Barnard College, Columbia University, NYC, and completed a thesis and graduate work in international affairs at King’s College, London, UK. Jennifer has also completed work towards a certificate degree from The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in painting.