CROSSROADS
CO-Founders Emeritus &
Executive Director Emeritus

FROM THE BEGINNING

In 1997, Deb and Darrin Landry were inspired to develop a socially responsible after-school program for youth that was safe, educational, welcoming to all, and supported community involvement and volunteering.  What started as a postgraduate project is today the organization known as Crossroads. Crossroads continues to grow and advocate for a safe, healthy environment for children, youth, and teens. 

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The Landrys believe that when we positively work together as a community to raise our children, we can create a world of strong, socially and environmentally resilient adults who are nurtured to understand physical and mental health prevention, education, and social responsibility and acceptance to all regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. We are all equal. 

Their program came to fruition on January 1, 1999, when Crossroads Youth Center (CYC) became a 501 (c) (3) organization, a youth organization that fosters positive character education and empowers youth to value and participate in their communities as volunteers and leaders.  CYC has expanded its many programs in Maine and internationally, reaching the US, Canada, and the Caribbean Islands.  

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Crossroads welcomes everyone to get involved as an individual, as an organization, or with your family to teach tolerance, inclusion, resilience, health awareness, kindness, and respect in our homes, schools, community, and the world. 

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Biographies 

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Deb Landry is a retired healthcare administrator and nonprofit administrator with over 45 years of experience, specializing in organizational and operational management. She held the Executive Director position at Crossroads for 27 years, and 2 years developing the program with her husband. 

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As the ED and co-founder of Bryson Taylor Inc, she was responsible for overseeing, developing, and managing seminars; executive duties; marketing; project management; administration; communications; grant writing; and contracting. She serves as the CEO of Bryson Taylor Inc. and is a published author.

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Recently, Deb was honored with the Point of Lights Award, and over the years, she has received many volunteer and service awards. ​​

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Darrin A. Landry, the co-founder of Crossroads, is world-renowned for his expertise in all aspects of ophthalmic imaging. Darrin has designed seminars, lectured, and published extensively in this field.  With over 35+ years of ophthalmic and healthcare experience. He is a published author of three books and multiple papers/articles on ophthalmic imaging and ophthalmology, and has won multiple awards for publications and lectures, including the Don Wong Award for Most Excellent Presentation (twice), the Chris Barry Award for Best Journal Article, and the Hawaiian Eye Meeting Speaker of the Day Award.

Landry has lectured internationally as an ophthalmic and medical consultant, implementing and training researched protocols in No. America, Europe, and South America. He holds a post-graduate certificate in Christian Education. 

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