About Us
When a nursing home in Bradford, Vermont closed in the early 2000’s, a group of local residents came together and in 2006 Enhanced Living, Inc. (ELI), a Vermont domestic non-profit was formed. A Board of Directors was convened, and many hours of planning and fundraising ensued.
Over the years, while members of the Board have come and gone, the vision and mission of ELI remains consistent. Provide a safe and affordable assisted living community for area seniors.
On December 13, 2018, Margaret Pratt Community opened its doors and by the summer of 2019 was serving 49 seniors in its brand new, beautiful community.
Enhanced Living, Inc. Board of Directors
Carole Freeman, President
Carole is a retired educator. During her career in education, she was an elementary school teacher, university professor, and school administrator. She currently serves on the Partnerships for Literacy and Learning and Little Rivers Health Care boards.
Jake Thompson, Vice President
Jake is an area native and associate attorney at Otterman and Allen, P.C. in Barre, VT, bringing a legal perspective to his first board of directors’ experience.
Jody Pratt Ameden, Secretary
Jody is a mechanical engineer and formed an energy consulting business in 2011. She is currently serving on multiple boards and committees within the energy sector in New England. She grew up in Bradford, is granddaughter to Margaret Pratt, and currently residing in Maine.
Amy Perry, Treasurer
Amy Perry has lived in West Newbury for over 25 years. She worked for a software company & has several years of operations management experience. She has served on the boards for the Tenney Memorial Library and Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH.
Doug Kleintop, Director
A Bradford resident and career social worker with a public administration background and a particular interest in organizational culture. Doug has been an MPC board member since 2018 and also helps manage the social safety net programs at Vermont’s Economic Services Division.
Graham Gove, Director
Graham is a native of Bradford and retired from the Wells River Savings Bank in 2018 as its Chief Lending Officer. He continues to serve on the bank’s Board of Trustees. He formally served on the Board of Directors for Little Rivers Healthcare, and on the Board of Trustees for the Bradford Public Library.
Nancy Frost, Director
Retired Postmaster Nancy Frost lives in Topsham. Nancy has served on the board of Little Rivers Health Care, Orange East Senior Center and many years in various positions on church boards.
Laura Lornitzo, Director
Laura has lived in Bradford for 10 years. She is a proud mother of 3 school-aged children and is the Director of Adult Inpatient Nursing at Dartmouth Hitchcock. She recently graduated from the Masters of Health Care Delivery Science program at Dartmouth College.
Dan Smith, Director
Dan is a Principal and Senior Project Manager for H.P. Cummings Construction company. Outside of work, Dan’s time is spent with family, coaching, being outdoors as much as possible, and serving on numerous local boards.
Charlie Barton, Director
Charlie is an area native and runs a dental practice in Bradford, VT. Charlie's father, the late Dr. James Barton was a founding member of Enhanced Living, Inc.