Meet The Team
Jeannie Hatch,
Executive Director
Jeannie is a proud Mainer who made the Island her home in 2012, bringing with her a strong background in business ownership and administration. Since joining the Island Community Center in 2014, she’s poured her creativity and heart into building programs that bring people together and strengthen the community she loves.
As a mother of six — most now stepping into early adulthood, with one still at home — Jeannie understands the importance of connection, support, and shared spaces. The joy she finds in island life shines through in everything she does, making her a steady, positive force at the Center and across the community.
Sophie Webb,
Program Assistant
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Board of Directors
Torri Robbins
Co-President
Torri Robbins grew up in Deer Isle and returned to the Island, where she has taught school since 1999. In 2016 she opened Explorations Learning Center, a homeschool education and tutoring center for students from the Island and surrounding towns. Facilitating multi-age learning activities that engage and empower students keeps her busy, but in her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Jason, sons Sam and Corey, family, and friends. Her current hobbies include glass fusing, scrapbooking, and travel. Torri looks forward to working with the board to help bring fun programs to all Island residents.
Joe Grey
Co-President
Paula Eaton
Secretary
A lifelong island resident, Paula brings deep community roots and a passion for bringing people together. She envisions the Island Community Center as a place offering a wide range of activities that connect islanders of all ages. Paula has extensive experience in community involvement and fundraising, including six years as president of the Island Fishermen’s Wives and many years with the Booster Clubs at both Deer Isle–Stonington High School and Elementary School. Her creativity, proven fundraising success, and genuine love of helping others make her a valuable member of the ICC board. In her free time, Paula enjoys sewing, crafts, and gardening.
April Coombs
A lifelong island resident, April brings deep community roots and a strong commitment to creating safe, welcoming spaces for all ages. She joined the ICC board to help grow a community center that supports both kids and adults. April has been actively involved in the PTA and youth sports, gaining experience in budgeting, sales, and creative fundraising. Her practical financial skills and hands-on community involvement make her a thoughtful and effective board member. Outside of her community work, April enjoys reading, spending time with family, and sharing simple, fun moments with loved ones.
Phil Elkin
Phil settled in Blue Hill, Maine, in 1978, where he and his wife, Sandy, raised their two children. After working at Blue Hill Memorial Hospital as a physician for 29 years, one year in Micronesia, and part-time at the Island Medical Center in Stonington, he and Sandy worked in Africa for three years to establish a Family Medicine training program. He and Sandy have walked on three different Caminos in Europe. He enjoys working with the Board and the Director at the Island Community Center to help guide the direction of the Center in its work with the Island community.
Nancy Greene
Nancy has been a valued member of the island community for 30 years, bringing deep local knowledge and a thoughtful, practical approach to problem-solving. Her vision for the Island Community Center is simple and sincere: to see it continue to thrive as a welcoming place for islanders to gather and connect. She has been actively involved in community life, including four years at Deer Isle–Stonington Elementary School, four years on the Reach Performing Arts board, long-standing involvement with local churches, and nine years with the Island Health & Wellness Foundation. Her strong relationships across the island and extensive organizational experience make her a valuable asset to the ICC board. Outside of community work, Nancy enjoys gardening, knitting, and cooking. She lives in her beloved old house with her dog and cat and cherishes time with friends and visits to her grandchildren.
Evan Haskell
Evan Haskell was born and raised in Stonington. He went to college in New Hampshire where he met his wife Kate. Evan and Kate built their house in Deer Isle together in 2010. They have since had two children who keep them very busy. Evan has worked with his father as a carpenter for the past 20 years. He spends his free time ice fishing, hiking, and coaching his kids’ baseball, basketball and soccer teams. Evan enjoys going to the Island Community Center to watch his children participate in sporting events, seasonal festivities, birthday parties, and community events.
Craig Hutchinson
Richard Paget
After a 30-year career on Wall Street, Richard moved to Stonington in 1999 and is still involved in money management. He’s been active in community organizations, including H.I.P., Island Heritage Trust, Blue Hill Co-op, The Open Door, Families First, WERU, Community Compass, and the Stonington Public Library. Richard is convinced that the Island Community Center is vital in providing events and programs that enhance the lives and well-being of Island residents. He and his partner Sandy live off the Oceanville Road.
Terry Real
Terry lives part of the year in Stonington and the rest in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. He and his wife Amy first came to Stonington for their honeymoon in 1991, and they have been coming back ever since. A retired attorney, Terry now works from May through September with the Island Heritage Trust cutting the grass, clearing trails, and maintaining the Island’s preserves. He looks forward to helping the Island Community Center continue to be a center of activity for Islanders of all ages.
Erika Rissi
Erika splits her time between Stonington and Alexandria, Virginia, combining deep family ties to the island with professional experience beyond it. Her family purchased a summer home in 2021, and her husband grew up on the island, giving her both fresh perspective and strong personal investment in the community. She envisions the Island Community Center as a vibrant, year-round hub that draws people together. Erika brings extensive professional experience from a federal science agency, with expertise in strategy, evaluation, and operations, along with hands-on facility management experience from her long-time role as property committee chair at her church. Her strategic mindset and commitment to building active community spaces make her a valuable board member. Outside of community work, Erika enjoys singing and hiking.
Sam Robbins
A lifelong island resident and current Deer Isle–Stonington High School student, Sam brings a fresh, youthful perspective to the ICC board. He is especially interested in creating more winter gatherings to help strengthen community connections during the quieter months. Sam has been involved with Bagaduce Music for three years and has a strong interest in preserving island history, reflecting his passion for the arts and local heritage. As an engaged student and community member, he represents the next generation of island stewards. Outside of school and community work, he enjoys making music and spending time with friends and family.
Abby Stinson
A native islander who has lived in Deer Isle for 24 years, Abby brings strong operational skills and a community-focused perspective to the ICC board. She holds an associate degree in business management from Eastern Maine Community College and is the manager of Stonecutter’s Kitchen, where she has developed strengths in people management and organization. Abby has also served for two years on the Project Launch DIS board, adding valuable nonprofit experience to her background. Her business expertise, problem-solving skills, and genuine love for island life make her a thoughtful contributor to the board. Outside of work and community service, Abby enjoys exercising, gardening, and riding her motorcycle around the island.
Travis Fifield
Town of Stonington Representative