Who We Are

Since 2012, the founder of Covenstead, LLC has been working to strengthen behavioral health and social justice systems in the State of Maine. Today, Covenstead is a team of emerging leaders and passionate problem solvers. We are dedicated to issues related to health and social needs of Mainers experiencing the effects of prejudice, bigotry, grief, trauma, adverse childhood experiences and/or generational poverty, justice-involvement and/or incarceration. Covenstead is proudly a queer woman-owned local Maine business. Our hallmark is our recovery-friendly culture committed to inclusivity.

Founder

Kiley Wilkens-O'Brien
Death Doula, LSW, MPPM

Consultants

Sam Wilkens-O'Brien

Sam is a full-stack developer and designer. His portfolio includes cutting-edge software and hardware solutions. Sam is a classically trained musician and dancer. He is also one of only a handful of trained pipe organ tuners in the nation.

Rev. Becca Lockwood

Becca skillfully engages challenging questions and above all is committed to justice-making. She assumes a posture of wonder in matters of spirituality and beliefs. Becca holds a Master of Divinity and has studied buddhist and pagan practices in the US and abroad.

Peter Wilkens

Peter is a strategic planner and system-level thinker. He excels at enhancing operational excellence. He is passionate about historic preservation and restoration.

Alivia Cram

Alivia is a dancer, storyteller, advocate, and community organizer. She is a gifted facilitator, educator, and coordinator.

Nikki Williams, MPH

Nikki is a skilled community builder, facilitator, public speaker, and analyst. She works tirelessly to improve health & human services systems.

Sarah Lederer

Sarah is an award-winning artist and accomplished graphic designer. Whether creating a logo, infographic, painting, or one-of-a-kind garment, Sarah puts her heart and soul into everything she creates.

Hannah Olshansky

Hannah is a team builder, networker, and negotiator. She comes to us from start up and venture capital. She has travelled the globe gaining insight and expertise in sustainable business practices and workforce development.

Mason Norton

Mason is a subject matter expert in disability rights,, inclusion, and accessibility. He is also an experienced advocate and skilled navigator of complex social service systems.