HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER TEAM

Nicole DiGeronimo

HomeOwnership Center Director

Nicole DiGeronimo was named the HomeOwnership Center Services Manager in 2015 after serving as the Foreclosure Prevention Housing Counselor for two years. In 2017 she was named the Director of the HomeOwnership Center. In addition to running the HOC, Nicole evaluates homeowners’ eligibility for loss mitigation options and other alternatives to avert foreclosure. As part of the Maine Foreclosure Diversion Program, she also attends mediations with borrowers to advocate for their position and assist them in understanding their legal options.

Prior to Avesta Housing, Nicole served as the Director of Marketing and Compliance at Living Wealth Partners, a financial management company in Portland Maine. She was also a Legislative Aide for the Maine House Democratic Office and a Paralegal for several local law firms. Nicole graduated with a J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law and a B.A. in Political Science from St. Anselm College. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Maine.

Graham Cooper

Housing Counselor

Graham Cooper joined the Home Ownership Center as a Housing Counselor in 2019. He facilitates and instructs our Home Buyers Education courses and works closely with individuals on guiding them through all aspects of the home buying process.

Prior to being a Housing Counselor, Graham was a Resident Service Coordinator at Avesta for over 3 years. Before Graham served in various capacities as a social worker and counselor. Graham has a B.A. in Social Work from Eastern Connecticut State University and a Masters of Social Work from the University of Connecticut.

Madisen Corcoran

Senior Financial Counselor

Madisen Corcoran joined the HomeOwnership Center as a Housing Counselor in 2016. She works closely with Avesta Housing residents and applicants on budget and financial capability, including credit reviews and financial obligations and goals.

Prior to working in the HomeOwnership Center, Madisen was a Property Manager at Avesta for two years. Before that she was the Business and Office Manager for a Portland-based nonprofit organization. Madisen has a B.A. in Political Science and Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire. She is a MaineHousing-certified hoMEworks Instructor and a NeighborWorks-certified HomeOwnership Counselor. She is also a Certified Occupancy Specialist and has a Tax Credit Manager designation.