NEIWPCC Headquarters (Lowell, Mass.)
Samantha (James) Thompson
Business Operations Division Director
978-349-2507
sthompson@neiwpcc.org
Samantha began her NEIWPCC career as the Meeting and Events Planner in November 2016. As the Business Operations Division Director, Samantha coordinates and plans NEIWPCC conferences and Commission meetings, maintains office and information technology operations and equipment, and supervises administrative support and events staff. In addition, she provides executive support to the Executive Director. Samantha holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Salem State University. full bio
Alexandra Atkinson
Assistant Information Officer
978-349-2502
aatkinson@neiwpcc.org
Alexandra provides administrative and clerical support to NEIWPCC’s Lowell staff. She supports projects within the programmatic and business divisions, maintains office equipment, in addition to day-to-day operational activities. Alex primarily supports the Water Quality and Wastewater divisions, with a focus on NEIWPCC Training. Alex joined NEIWPCC in September of 2019, and holds an Associate’s degree from the Florida State College of Jacksonville.
Stephanie Joaquin
Assistant Information Officer
978-349-2505
sjoaquin@neiwpcc.org
Stephanie provides administrative and clerical support to NEIWPCC’s Lowell staff. She supports projects within the programmatic and business divisions, manages data and records, and assists with conferences and meetings. While her primary focus is within the Wastewater and Onsite Programs Division, she assists with internal and external communications, and maintains equipment and materials for NEIWPCC’s headquarters office. Stephanie joined NEIWPCC in April, and graduated from Methuen High School.
Denise McAllister
Information Officer
978-349-2501
dmcallister@neiwpcc.org
Denise provides administrative and clerical support to NEIWPCC’s Lowell staff. She supports projects within the programmatic and business divisions, manages data and records, and assists with conferences and meetings. Her primary focus is within the Communications, Finance, Water Resource Protection, and Human Resources divisions, in addition to day-to-day operations. Denise joined NEIWPCC in September of 2021, and holds a Bachelor’s in Public Administration/Economics from Western Michigan University.
Megan Nickerson
Information Officer; Meeting and Event Planner
978-349-2048
mnickerson@neiwpcc.org
As the meeting and event planner, Megan provides logistic support to the planning and execution of meetings, conferences, trade shows and events, and financial invoice and database reconciliation. She conducts research and site selection, negotiates vendor and hotel contracts, and is responsible for all aspects of onsite management. Megan also assists the business operations manager with operational tasks including IT assistance, administrative support, and office resource management. Megan joined NEIWPCC in January 2022 and holds a B.A. in Communications from Keene State College. full bio