Staff
Staff at the Raise-Op are responsible for supporting the membership and implementing the policies of the board.
Azenaide "Lucy" Pedro, Cooperative Organizer
The Organizer is responsible for recruiting, training, and supporting the members to develop their skills and resources, contribute ideas and labor, and make fair and effective decisions for the organization. Azenaide studied public health in South Africa. A die hard lover of chocolate brownie ice cream, books, and movies, her dream is to write a book based on her life and travel the world helping others. She loves to cook and debate about diverse issues.
The Organizer is responsible for recruiting, training, and supporting the members to develop their skills and resources, contribute ideas and labor, and make fair and effective decisions for the organization. Azenaide studied public health in South Africa. A die hard lover of chocolate brownie ice cream, books, and movies, her dream is to write a book based on her life and travel the world helping others. She loves to cook and debate about diverse issues.
Craig Saddlemire, Cooperative Manager
The Manager implements policy as determined by the Board of Directors, including administration, contracting, and organizational development. For ten years, Craig operated a small video production business in Lewiston called Round Point Movies. In addition, he has been volunteering with community organizations around urban redevelopment issues, tenants’ rights, public green space, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and public transportation. In 2008, he co-founded a housing cooperative on Maple Street, where he continues to live. During this time, Craig served on numerous municipal committees, represented Ward 5 on Lewiston City Council, and received the Public Service Leadership Award from the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce.
The Manager implements policy as determined by the Board of Directors, including administration, contracting, and organizational development. For ten years, Craig operated a small video production business in Lewiston called Round Point Movies. In addition, he has been volunteering with community organizations around urban redevelopment issues, tenants’ rights, public green space, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and public transportation. In 2008, he co-founded a housing cooperative on Maple Street, where he continues to live. During this time, Craig served on numerous municipal committees, represented Ward 5 on Lewiston City Council, and received the Public Service Leadership Award from the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce.