Kim M. Lane

Kim M. Lane is a Professor of Mental Health & Human Services at the University of Maine at Augusta. With over 32 years of experience in mental health and addiction fields prior to joining academia full-time in 2009, her career spans clinical practice, leadership roles in clinical administration, and visionary planning. She advocates fiercely for marginalized populations, particularly those impacted by mental illness and addiction.

• Education:
• PhD in Human Services (Leadership Emphasis), Capella University (2008)
• M.S.W., University of Maine, Orono (1991)
• B.S. in Rehabilitation Services, University of Maine, Farmington (1981)
• A.S. in Criminal Justice, University of Maine, Augusta (1979)

Her research and advocacy focus on amplifying voices of those affected by mental health challenges and addiction, as exemplified in her publication Shh…Please listen to me! (2014), a collection of personal narratives. Her work bridges clinical practice, organizational leadership, and systemic advocacy.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided text, but her contributions to advocacy and education reflect impactful engagement with communities. She has not been associated with grants or labs mentioned here, though her publications highlight narrative-driven research.