OSWLI 2022 Annual Report

DEAR FRIENDS,

Another year has come and gone — and what a year it was! When I consider all the Institute accomplished in 2022, I am awestruck by the herculean efforts and exceptional commitment of all those who made our continued success possible. Together, we are weaving a network of support for our amazing Olympia’s Leaders (OLs).

Throughout the year, the Institute’s staff and Board of Directors worked tirelessly to deliver a quality curriculum, unforgettable events, and meaningful connections. More than 200 Olympia’s Leaders Advisors (OLAs) — the volunteer women who comprise a statewide network of mentors — poured their hearts into each OL, dedicating their time and energy to being extraordinary mentors and role models in the girls’ lives. Facilitators, volunteers, guest speakers, and participants added wisdom, inspiration, and energy to the program at every opportunity. And OLs offered their peers encouragement at monthly meetings, in addition to speaking and sharing stories at Institute events. Beyond the Institute, alumni welcomed OLs onto their college campuses and into new workplaces. School Contacts facilitated OL selection and coordinated virtual events. Partner Schools and post-secondary institutions hosted Institute events and issued transcripts and digital badges certifying the OLs participation in our accredited curriculum. Scholarships made training and education programs more affordable for OLs in recognition of their hard work and talents. And the Institute’s Leaders Network and incredible community partners offered job shadows, internships, and employment to OLs.

I am pleased to report that 2022 also featured a number of valuable events and opportunities for the Institute’s OLs, OLAs, supporters, and Leaders Network. Each year, the Institute hosts a series of welcome orientations for its new class of OLs, which have historically taken place in the fall as the girls enter their sophomore year of high school and first year of the program. In 2022, however, we began to orient the Class of 2025 in the spring, allowing us to enjoy the excitement of selection with the them even sooner.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we were unable to hold our 2021 Fall Forum — a full-day, in-person event pivotal to kicking off the year for each class. So to ensure OLs would receive the crucial programming typical to this hallmark event, the Institute held a day-long, virtual Spring Forum in March 2022. It was remarkable to experience the logistics of delivering this live event from a recording studio, which confirmed that we have most certainly entered a new age of technology. I was also immensely proud to witness the flexibility and commitment of my young leaders throughout the day!

The Spring Forum was closely followed by another of my favorite events: our annual Year End Celebration in May. During this virtual affair, we graduated the outstanding Class of 2022 and announced our first OLs to earn digital badges and college credit for their participation in the program. And though the Institute could not safely bring everyone together in person for the occasion, OLs were able to gather in smaller groups at their high schools and commemorate the day with their peers, advisors, and School Contacts.

As a new academic year began, we finally celebrated the return of in-person events, beginning with our Fall Forum in September. Unfortunately, for the first time since the program’s inception, I was unable to attend after becoming a close contact of COVID-19. Thankfully, technology allowed me to participate virtually — and I received numerous reports from those who attended in person that it was a most joyous reunion!

Peppered throughout the year were also workshops for the professional women in our Leaders Network, as well as a handful of receptions and celebrations to rally and thank the Institute’s exceptional community partners. These gatherings culminated in our final event of 2022: the eighth annual Leadership Luncheon in November. There, two OLs spoke about their experiences in the program and shared how the Institute has positively impacted their lives. We then had the honor of hearing a panel discussion featuring Gigi Georges, author of Downeast: Five Maine Girls and the Unseen Story of Rural America. She was joined by another OL and a former OLA for the program. Together, they shared their perspectives on the challenges facing Maine girls, particularly those in rural areas, and the support they need to realize their full potential.

As I reflect on everything the Institute has achieved thus far in its mission to raise the confidence and aspirations of high school girls by providing the mentorship they so need, I cannot overstate the significance of the tremendous support we receive from our remarkable network. Our community has been essential to sustaining the Institute’s success over the years, and all of you have my profound gratitude for your magnificent generosity and unyielding dedication in all ways.

Thank you for helping us weave this organization into an inspiring and lasting institution that improves the lives of the young women, who will in turn lead Maine into a better future.

With sincere appreciation,

OLYMPIA DONORS

EMPLOYERS

FACILITATORS OLAS

SCHOOL CONTACTS

PARTNER SCHOOLS

EVENT VOLUNTEERS

LEADERS NETWORK

WEAVING A NETWORK OF SUPPORT

OLYMPIA’S LEADERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

SCHOLARSHIPS

POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS

GUEST SPEAKERS ALUMNI

FOUNDERS

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

SCHOOL OF RECORD

PEERS STAFF

EVENT GUESTS

THE PROGRAM

ADDRESSING AN ISSUE

Studies show that, between elementary and high school, girls’ self-esteem drops an average of 3.5 times more than that of boys.

This decline in confidence often leads to doubting skills in math or science, withdrawing from school activities, and avoiding new experiences or challenges. It has also been reported that, as early as middle school, girls are 25% less likely than boys to say they enjoy taking the lead. Having a lack of confidence puts young women at a disadvantage, and the issue can continue into adulthood. The young lady who did not raise her hand in class may become a woman who struggles to apply for a job, ask for a promotion or raise, network with new people, communicate effectively with colleagues, lead a team, make decisions, solve problems, innovate in her industry, or even found her own company.

CREATING A SOLUTION

The National Mentoring Partnership revealed that youth who were at risk of falling off track but had mentors were 130% more likely to assume leadership roles in adulthood. Each year at the Institute, more than 200 women business and community leaders volunteer as mentors. These OLAs are trained by the Institute then devote three years to delivering our unique curriculum to 555 high school students from 37 Partner Schools spanning all of Maine’s 16 counties.

Cohorts of five OLs meet monthly with one or two OLAs for experiential activities, thoughtful lessons and debriefs, meaningful conversations, and goal setting. At the start and close of the school year, they also attend regional and statewide events with their peers and many guests from the Institute’s network. By increasing interactions with successful adults — specifically through mentorship, role modeling, and networking — OLs can observe, emulate, practice, and grow confidence.

The curriculum is intentionally designed to help OLs explore leadership characteristics, skills, and tasks right as they are getting settled in high school. Instead of letting participants fall behind, we help them get a step ahead and stand on their own, knowing they have mentors, peers, and the Institute’s entire network as support.

A MISSION WITH IMPACT

A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM

To deliver on its mission, the Institute has:

• Crafted a unique curriculum rooted in the themes “My Values” (10th grade), “My Voice” (11th grade), and “My Vision” (12th grade).

• Received accreditiation for its curriculum whereby participants earn digital badges each year and a milestone badge — with three college credits — upon completiton of the three-year program.

• Focused individual, paired, small group, and statewide activities to achieve seven key leadership outcomes, measured by regular surveys throughout the program.

• Devised protocols to select participants who have notable leadership potential but lack the confidence to act on it — and who reflect the range of diverse backgrounds within their schools.

• Planned for structured group agreements so individuals can participate authentically, establish deep relationships, feel safe, be brave, suspend judgment, and communicate and collaborate effectively.

• Designed an online platform, as well as regional and statewide events, to create a network of peer support.

• Trained women volunteers to facilitate three years of monthly meetings focused on personal development — who also role model and mentor along the way.

• Welcomed women and men business leaders from across Maine to tell their stories, network with participants, form a community to celebrate accomplishments, and share scholarly and professional opportunities.

The mission of the Olympia

Snowe

Women’s Leadership Institute is to raise the confidence and aspirations of high school girls by helping them develop the skills required to be leaders in their lives, families, careers, and communities.

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“ This program has made things very clear for me in the future. I know I can use my voice to enact change.

— Emma Kidder, Olympia’s Leader ‘23

THE BENEFITS

BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPANTS

• A program customized to each student’s values, voice, and vision, so they can become the leaders they want to be.

• Individualized support from mentors that allows participants to identify and bolster their leadership strengths.

• Connection and group work with diverse peers to build a network of support that will serve them for years to come.

• Introduction to a network of inspiring professionals to increase their understanding of what is possible for their future and access opportunities.

• College credit and/or digital badges that helps make post-secondary education or training a little more affordable and highlights skills in a concrete way for future employers.

• Institute-exclusive and Institute-partnered scholarships that help OLs realize their dream of attending the college of their choice.

• A wealth of resources that may lead to travel, training, employment, or funding to expand their aspirations for the future.

• Ongoing development of confidence, aspirations, and leadership skills as alumni to help them persist through post-secondary education and training, and into the workforce.

ACCREDITATION

The Institute’s program is designed to help OLs acquire and hone the skills needed to be leaders in all aspects of their lives — particularly as they transition into post-secondary life and independence.

To provide tangible evidence of skill acquisition, the Institute sought accreditation of the program. Eastern Maine Community College, the school of record, awards digital badges to OLs who fully participate in the meetings, events, online assignments, and project presentations for each year of the program.

When all three — My Values, My Voice, and My Vision — badges have been earned, OLs receive the “Olympia’s Leader Graduate” badge and a transcript for three college credits, the equivalent of a collegiate Business Leadership course.

OLs can transfer the credits to other Maine-based institutions and out-of-state schools. These credits can have a value of $350 to more than $2,500, depending on the school in which they enroll.

VALUES VOICE VISION

Digital badges are a visual representation of learning that detail acquired skills and can be featured on résumés, LinkedIn, email signatures, and social media profiles. They are easily verified and attractive to employers seeking candidates with specific knowledge, as they certify proficiency in certain skills.

CATHERINE DURANCEAU

MBA, CPCU, WCP, AIS

Vice President of Underwriting at The MEMIC Group

“Leaders Network events are a wonderful way to connect with young women just finding their voices and women at all stages of their lives. The energy in the room promotes connection and collaboration to encourage growth for all.”

NETWORK OF SUPPORT

CARMELA SOTO

LEADERS NETWORK MEMBER

ANNA COLEMAN

Student, English Language and Literature, Husson University ‘24

“Being on the Alumni Council has helped strengthen my connection with the Institute, because I get to see behind the scenes, specifically what goes into making the program work. Attending alumni events this year helped me reconnect with friends I made in the Institute, create new professional connections, and continue networking. I have also been reminded of the values I created for myself in high school, so now I can see how I have changed or where I need to refocus myself.“

Director

of Inventory Management at L.L.Bean, Inc.

“Being an OLA has given me real hope about the future by getting to know amazing girls. They are full of potential and truly committed to learning and improving themselves and will be amazing leaders tomorrow. It also has helped me become a better person, leader, and mom. I have learned a lot from the girls and from the other awesome women that are part of this community.”

OLYMPIA’S LEADER ADVISOR

OLYMPIA’S LEADER GRADUATE COMMUNITY PARTNER

DAVID PEASE, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Senior Vice President and Director of Talent, Diversity, and Inclusion at Bangor Savings Bank

“The Institute’s guided networking event was one of the most professional and most fun. Your alumni are impressive. I thought they were confident, inquisitive, kind, and looking at making the world around them better – everything we are looking for in our employees. Their follow up with emails and social media connections was impressive. I think we may have an excellent candidate for one of our community summer internships!”

THE OUTCOMES

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

The Institute’s program is vital to bettering Maine’s workforce and communities, especially because it prepares OLs to better themselves first. As they continue through the three-year program, OLs learn to persist through challenges, develop meaningful skills and goals, and encourage the growth of others. In the future, their leadership will result in personal achievement and drive employee, organization, and constituent success across diverse industries. The Institute is proud to prepare OLs to become leaders in the workplace and all areas of their lives.

MEASURABLE OUTCOMES

The curriculum is built around OLs making progress toward nine key outcomes related to leadership, and it is having measurable and significant impact.

CLASS OF 2022 OLYMPIA’S LEADERS WHO SAID THE PROGRAM HAD A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THEIR ABILITY TO:

• BE A LEADER

• APPRECIATE DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES

• UNDERSTAND THEIR VALUE SYSTEM

• BUILD AND MAINTAIN A NETWORK

• BE CONFIDENT

• TACKLE CHALLENGES AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY

• COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY AND APPROPRIATELY

• LISTEN ACTIVELY AND KEEP AN OPEN MIND

• BE A MENTOR

In addition to personal growth in every key outcome compelling indications of the program’s success include these statistics from the Class of 2022 OLs:

100% graduated high school.

35% received a class ranking or honors part in their graduation. Ten were named Valedictorian and three were named Salutatorian of their class.

49%

were inducted into the National Honor Society or National Technical Honor Society.

54% graduated summa cum laude, magna cum laude, or cum laude.

100% began higher or specialized education, joined the military, took a gap year, or entered the workforce.

95%

96% 95%

95%

94%

93%

93%

96% 90%

93% went directly to college.

20%

are first-generation college students.

71% remained in Maine.

75% of college-goers are pursuing science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) — indicating that those participants interested in STEM now have the confidence to pursue it.

65% of all alumni are studying STEM or employed in STEM positions.

I have been able to dig deep and find out more about my inner self and how doing this helps me acknowlege and understand my values.

— Kadedra Liscombe, Olympia’s Leader ‘24

PERCENTAGES

The Institute and its Partner Schools strive to be inclusive of the most diverse group of qualified participants possible. Student cohorts are assembled in a way that represents the diversity of their community. Bringing together OLs from a range of backgrounds and experiences ensures they benefit from diverse perspectives, values, and opinions in their discussions. OLs are trained to appreciate difference and collaborate across varied viewpoints throughout their time in the program. The Institute takes great pride in the fact that OLs outpace the state of Maine in many measures of diversity and remains committed to creating additional structures to ensure that future participants represent different abilities, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. The Institute recognizes its adult networks — donors, event attendees, guest speakers, guest participants, and volunteer mentors — do not reflect the same level of diversity as our student networks. Diversifying our adult networks is an intentional work in progress and continues to be a priority. We appreciate the support of our network in these efforts.

43%

of Olympia's Leaders are from low-to-moderate (LMI*) households. This is the Institute's measure of socio-economic diversity.

*LMI households have income levels lower than 80% of the area median income (AMI).

While these percentages of Maine Residents in 2022, or with the most recent

“

I feel more capable of

and becoming the person I want to become.”

— Sage Marie Hoyt, Olympia’s Leader ‘25

SCHOOLS

SERVING EVERY MAINE COUNTY

PARTNER SCHOOLS

Bangor High School

Belfast Area High School

Biddeford High School

Boothbay Region High School

Calais Middle/High School

Camden Hills Regional High School

Cony High School

Edward Little High School

Ellsworth High School

Houlton High School

Lawrence High School

Leavitt Area High School

Lewiston High School

Lincoln Academy (New in 2021)

Lisbon High School

Medomak Valley High School

Morse High School

Mount Ararat High School

Mount Blue High School

Mount Desert Island High School

Mount View High School

Narraguagus Jr/Sr High School

Nokomis Regional High School

Oak Hill High School

Oceanside High School

Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

Penquis Valley High School

Piscataquis Community High School

Poland Regional High School

Portland High School

Presque Isle High School

Sacopee Valley High School

Sanford High School

Skowhegan Area High School

Spruce Mountain High School

Westbrook High School

Winslow High School

*Coming in 2023: Thornton Academy

AROOSTOOK PISCATAQUIS

PENOBSCOT

WASHINGTON

SOMERSET

FRANKLIN

HANCOCK

I met so many other women who share the same drive to learn more and succeed with integrity — and with a voice that strives to be heard.

— Megan Whitten, Olympia’s Leader ‘23

THE FINANCIALS

For non-profits around the globe, the past several years have presented significant challenges in how programs are delivered, development efforts are executed, and administrative functions are implemented. Despite significant headwinds created by a global pandemic and the economic conditions that have followed, the Institute has continued to deliver on its mission and its financial position remains strong. In 2022, thanks to the dedication and passion of its generous donors, the Institute exceeded its operational fundraising goal for an eighth year in a row.

As expected, the return to pre-pandemic operations during a period beset with recessionary pressures has created an uneven financial snapshot. While the Institute experienced reduced expenses in 2021 compared to prior levels due to an inability to hold in-person events, expenses rebounded in 2022. In fact, the Institute experienced higher than normal annual expenses because of a postponed 2021 Fall Forum that was instead held in the spring of 2022. Even with this added expense and the impact of inflation on other expenses, the Institute realized its annual goal of a positive net operating income, ensuring that it can keep its promise to offer the program free-of-cost to the 185 new OLs it welcomed to the three-year program in 2022.

Perhaps the most significant impact on the Institute’s balance sheet has been the decline of global financial markets. Unlike prior years, when the Institute benefited from significant growth of its investments, weakening equity markets in 2022 resulted in a net unrealized loss. Always mindful of its fiduciary responsibility, the Board of Directors has been proactive in its oversight of Institute investments and fully expects that the unrealized loss posted in 2022 will be reversed when the market rebounds. Until that time, the Institute’s cash position and ongoing development efforts will allow for normal and uninterrupted operations. While recent conditions have made operating any enterprise more difficult, the Institute has been well positioned to withstand ongoing external pressures because of the strong foundation established in its initial years. That foundation was created by an incredible group of volunteers and donors — a network of support that continues to surround it today.

*Includes funds raised for The Harold Alfond® Foundation grant and board-restricted endowments

SUPPORTERS

OLYMPIA’S CIRCLE

The Institute wishes to recognize Community Partners who have made contributions at extraordinary levels over the years – with cumulative gifts of $150,000 and above:

Ann & Rick Bresnahan

Burns Family Foundation

Charles Butt

Sue & Bill Caron

Davis Family Foundation

Denise & Michael Dubyak

John T. Gorman Foundation

Mary & Peter Kalikow

Carolyn & Dick McGoldrick

Liz & Bob Nanovic

Barbara & David Roux

Olympia Snowe & John McKernan

TD Charitable Foundation

The Harold Alfond® Foundation

The MEMIC Group

Unum

Camden National Bank+

Central Maine Healthcare

Central Maine Power Company

Colby College

cPort Credit Union

Dead River Company

Barbara Fox & Rick Johnson

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Kennebec Savings Bank

KeyBank Foundation

Claudia Kinnear

L.L.Bean, Inc.

Marr-Anderson Family Foundation

M&T Charitable Foundation

MaineHealth+

Rachel & Tom Maniatis

Margaret W. Soule Charitable Trust

Masthead Maine

Linda & Clement McGillicuddy

Robert Moore

Susan V. Morris

New England Cancer Specialists

Meryl Nierman

Old Bug Light Charitable Foundation

Anne & Vince Oliviero

P&G Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Jane & Rich Petersen

Puritan Medical Products Co.

Michelle & Valentine Sheldon

Deanna Sherman

Sibley-Saltonstall Charitable Foundation+

Kari & Bob Suva

Systems Engineering

T. Rowe Price Group

The Boulos Company

The Edward H. Daveis Benevolent Fund

The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

The Mimi Foundation

The Reny Charitable Foundation

The Smith Family Charitable Trust

Phoebe & Jim Whipple

LEADERS CIRCLE

$2,500-$4,999

Acadia Insurance

Knickerbocker Group

Nancy & Sam Ladd

JoAnn Leon

Renee Lewis

Maine Beer Company

Maine Medical Center+

Carol & Frederick Malone

Mann Law, LLC

Paula Marcus-Platz & Thomas Platz

Elizabeth Martinez

Martin’s Point Health Care, Inc.

MMG Insurance Company

Caroline & Wayne Morong

Courtney & Andy Mueller

Northeast Packaging Company+

Norway Savings Bank+

Cary Olson Cartwright

Michele & Matt Orne

Pierce Atwood, LLP

Joanne & Rice Powell

Surran Pyne

Hilary Rapkin & William Stiles

Barbara Robinson

Melissa & Matt Rubel

Peggy & Bill Ryan

Skowhegan Savings Bank

Smith’s Farm, Inc.+

Sprague Operating Resources, LLC

Heather Stephens

Sandra Stone

Karen Stram

Noni & John Sullivan

Summit Utilities, Inc.

University of New England Verrill+

Kathy Vignos

Lisa Whited

Jean Wilson & John Roberts

Wipfli LLP+

CATALYSTS CIRCLE

$1,000-$2,499

Peter & Lori Anastos

Elizabeth Andrews

Paul Andrews

Artemis Gallery, LLC

VISIONARIES CIRCLE

$15,000-$149,999

Arthur K. Watson Charitable Trust

Bangor Savings Bank+

Ann & Rick Bresnahan

Burns Family Foundation

Davis Family Foundation

Horizon Foundation

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

Machias Savings Bank

Jenny & Row Moriarty

Elinore & Dan Redmond

Olympia Snowe & John McKernan

Liz & Bob Nanovic

Sam L. Cohen Foundation

Spectrum Healthcare Partners

Synchrony Foundation

TD Charitable Foundation

The Betterment Fund+

The MEMIC Group

Unum+

WEX Inc.+

INNOVATORS CIRCLE

$5,000-$14,999

Allagash Brewing Company

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maine

Bank of America Charitable Foundation

Bates College

Birchbrook+

Bowdoin College

Albin, Randall & Bennett, CPAs

Androscoggin Bank+

Back Cove Financial

Baker Newman Noyes+

Brannen CPA Services, PA, LLC

Joe Boulos

Sheri Boulos

Karen & Bill Burke

Sue & Bill Caron

Barbara Chadwick & Peter Wappler

Clark Insurance

Coffee By Design+

Cross Benefit Solutions

Davenport Trust Fund

Drummond Woodsum

Epstein Properties

Laurie Fisher

Erica Forbes

Carol & Paul Fremont-Smith

Katie Fullam Harris

Kristen & Tobias Gehrke

Judy Glickman-Lauder & Leonard Lauder

Gorham Savings Bank+

H.M. Payson

Penny Harris

Camila & Andrew Hemingway

Mary Herman & Angus King

Robin Hodgskin

Horch Roofing Inc.

Lynn & Stuart Janney

Elizabeth Johnson

Elise & Neil Kiely

Karen & John Baldacci

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust

Katie Bell

Broadreach Public Relations

Alison & Steve Bromski

Jean Burden

Carol Cain

Joanne Campbell

Steve deCastro

Annie Drew

Jessica Estes

Heidi & David Fitz

Joan Fortin & Chet Randall

Barbara Franklin

Charlotte Fullam

Anne Galyean

Geiger

Rosemary & Peter Goranites

Vicki Gordan

Andrea Gordon

Lisa Gorman

Maureen & James Gorman

Giovanna Gray Lockhart

Nancy Horie

Katahdin Trust Company+

Ann Kinney

Stephen Krolikowski

Catherine Lamson

Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty

Katy Longley

Linda MacDonald

Marcum LLP

Jean Mattimore

McCain Foods USA, Inc.

Marie McCarthy

Barbara McManus

Sharon & Dan Miller

Moody’s Co-Worker Owned

Andrea & Marshall Murphy

Dianne Nason

Nicola’s Home

Andy Nixon

Old Port Advisors

Janet Ordway

Amy & Jim Parker

Andrea & Todd Patstone

Becky Piper

RLC Engineering

Julianne & Clayton Rose

Elaine Rosen

Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable Foundation+

Heather Shields & Lee Lindenau

Drew Sigfridson

Lynn & Richard Silkman

SMRT

Jamie Somes

Spinnaker Trust

Susannah Swihart & Karl Turner

The Jackson Laboratory

Betsey Timm

Two Lights Settlement Services, LLC

Andi Vigue

Peter Vigue

Kathleen Welter

William B. Williamson, II

Diane B. Wilsey

Carol & Joe Wishcamper

ADVOCATES CIRCLE

$500-999

100+ Women Who Care Southern Maine

Acadia Pets, Inc.

American Endowment Foundation

Suze Baack Dyke

Connie & Art Batson

Michael Bourque

Patty & Pat Butler

Nini & Chris Emmons II

Lucie Estabrook

FHC, Inc.+

Gigi Georges & Jeff Oxman

Elizabeth Gibson

Roz & Goody Gilman

Judith Gleason

Mickey Greene

Sibyl Haley

Hampton Inn

Jean Hoffman

Cori Holt

Jane Berger Photography

Meredith Jones

Cathy Kalenian

KRCrossing Consulting

Celine & Christopher Kuhn

Eleanor & Peter Kuniholm

Jana Lapoint

Legacy Properties Charitable Gift Fund

Evelyn Lutz

Linda McBrierty

Jeanne & Daniel McGarvey

Dave Merriam

Network for Good

Irene & Jeffrey Oldfield

Joseph Purington

Reed & Reed, Inc.+

Maggie Roudsari

Gabrielle Royal

Rhonda & Peter Senger

Shelly & Brian Shibles

Lois Skillings

“Without significant contributions from those who believe in our mission, we could not have launched the Institute nor grown its reach and impact. It is because of you, our generous donors, that my vision for the Institute has become a reality benefitting hundreds of Olympia’s Leaders each year.”

— THE HONORABLE OLYMPIA J. SNOWE, FORMER U.S. SENATOR AND INSTITUTE FOUNDER

Gary Smith

Tracy & Paul Spizzuoco

Synchrony Point Consulting, Inc.

The Whitehurst-Aldrich Family Fund

Alicia Walsh

Pam Wheeler Mitchell

Julle Willcott & David Bell

Ben Wojcik

Ben Wootten

FRIENDS CIRCLE

Up to $499

Debra Abbondanza

Elizabeth Allan

AmazonSmile Foundation

John Atwood

Avangrid Foundation

Nancy Bellew

Patricia Berg

Lynn Breckinridge & John Fitzsimmons

Abbie Brown

Jessica Bryan

Jane Calderwood

Dorothy Churchill

Community Health and Counseling Services

Elizabeth Cotter Schlax

Roxanne Cunningham

Anne Dalton

Andrea De Mars

Mary DiMarco

Lisa Detweiler

Michelle Dietz

Victoria Doudera

Deb Drew

Dorothy Earle

Katie & Jim Freilinger

Julie Goldberg

Patricia Goldman

Elizabeth Grant

Grapevine

Jeri Greenwell

Grow Your Knowing, LLC

Linda Halleran

Hancock Women’s Club

Lindsay Hanna

Hannaford

Kelley Hartman

Carol & David Hastings

Jill Hibyan

Carol & Perry Holmes

Ellen Honan

Carolyn Howell

Clare Hudson Payne

Laurie Hyndman

Nancy Irving

Kristina & Jim Jenkins

Sheila Jepson

Anne Jordan

Judy & John Keller

Elizabeth Kelly

Rebecca Kendall

Kristin Knight

Anne Labossiere

Nancy & Chip Laite

Janice Lavigne

Kathie Leonard

Elizabeth Levenson

Abbe Levin

Kass Longley-Leahy, Esq.

Nat Lord

Linda Lyon

Laura Lyons

Amy Marston

Jane Martell

Christina & John McAnuff

Shawn McKenna

Catherine Menyhart

Ann Miller

Charles Morrison

Jill Moses

Dorothy Moskovis

Julie Munsey

Katherin O’Grady

Debby Olken

Cindy & Jim O’Rourke

Margaret Perkins

Miranda Phelps

Molly Plaisted

Katherine Pope

Laura Powers

Julie Rabinowitz

Lenore Rapkin

Elizabeth Rennie

Meredith Rousseau

Kim Russell

Carol Ryan Ertz

Susan Downs Schlegel

Amanda Schools

Carolyn Schuster

Nina & Curt Scribner

Katie Shorey

Maria Skillin

Marcella Spruce

Judith Stein

The American Online Giving Fund

Mary Torrey

Mary-Theresa Tringale

Sandy & Dick Tuttle

United Way of Southern Maine

Cheryl & David Viles

Edith Wacksman

Edward Walworth, M.D.

Xiwen Wang

Carol Warren

Donna Watson

Margaret & Peter Webster

Cynthia Williams

+ Denotes Commitment to Multi-Year Donation

FOUNDERS

Acadia Insurance

Albin, Randall & Bennett

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maine

Helaine & Jonathan Ayers

Eleanor Baker

Baker Newman Noyes

Bangor Savings Bank

Lily Bentas

BerryDunn

BorgWarner Foundation

Joe Boulos

Sheri Boulos

Ann & Rick Bresnahan

Leonore & Joseph Bujold

Karen & Bill Burke

Sara Burns

Jenn & Lucas Caron

Sue & Bill Caron

Deborah Carstens

Central Maine Healthcare

Central Maine Power Company

CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange

Alyson & Christopher Claudio

Community Pharmacies, LP

Madeleine Corson

Cynthia Crocker*

Gale Davis

Dead River Company

Theresa Desfosses

Diversified Communications

Denise & Michael Dubyak

Sunny Dupree

Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems

Marybeth & Christopher Emmons

Epstein Properties

Eugenie Francine & Brian Noyes

Carol & Paul Fremont-Smith

Anne Galyean

Geiger Group

Janet & Michael* Genest

Andrea Gordon

Peter Gore

Gorham Savings Bank

Lisa & Leon* Gorman

Andrew Greene

Sibyl Haley

Sarah Halpin CFP®

Penny Harris

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Michelle Hood

Sherry Huber*

Lynn & Stuart Janney

Jobs for Maine’s Graduates

John T. Gorman Foundation

Mary & Peter Kalikow

KeyBank

Patricia & David* Knudsen

Sterling Kozlowski*

Lucy & William LaCasse

Nancy & Sam Ladd

Carla & Danny Lafayette

Lafayette Hotels/Holiday Inn By The Bay

Nancy & Parker Laite

Lebel & Harriman

Kathie Leonard

Lewiston Sun Journal

Mary Allen Lindemann

Anne Littlefield

L.L.Bean, Inc.

Maine Beverage Association

Maine Medical Center

MaineHealth

Maple Way Dental Care

Masthead Maine

Paula Marcus-Platz & Thomas Platz

Elizabeth Martinez

Martin’s Point Health Care, Inc.

Jean Mattimore

Linda & Clement McGillicuddy

Carolyn & Dick McGoldrick

The MEMIC Group

Sharon & Dan Miller

Phoebe Milliken*

Stephen Milliken

Karen & Barry Mills

Pam Wheeler Mitchell

Mitchell Tardy Jackson

Moody’s Co-Worker Owned

Carolyn* & Robert Moore

Elizabeth & Robert Nanovic

Andy Nixon

Norman, Hanson & DeTroy LLC

Norway Savings Bank

Jane & Rich Petersen

Pierce Atwood, LLP

Katherine Pope

Portland Maine Branch of Morgan Stanley

Joanne & Rice Powell

Preti Flaherty

Jean & Larry* Pugh

Purdue University Global

Karen & Kevin Raye

Barbara & David Roux

Kim Russell

Peggy & Bill Ryan

Mandy Schumaker & Ted O’Meara

David Shaw

Deanna Sherman

Paula Silsby

Shipyard Brewing Company

Melissa Smith & Brian Corcoran

Olympia Snowe & John McKernan

Spectrum

Spinnaker Trust

Erica Spyropoulos

Mariyana Spyropoulos

St. Mary’s Health System

Karen Stram

Noni & John Sullivan

Kari & Bob Suva

Susannah Swihart & Karl Turner

Cynthia & Robert Taylor

TD Bank, N.A.

The Boulos Company

The Heather Foundation

The P&G Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

The Reny Charitable Foundation

The Wescustogo Foundation

James Tobin

United Insurance

Unum

J. Cody van Heerden*

Kathy Vignos

Verrill

WEX Inc.

Lisa Whited

Diane Wilsey

Wipfli CPAs and Consultants

Noelle Wolf

Amy Woodhouse & Tobey Scott

* Founders in Memoriam

TRIBUTE GIFTS

In Honor of the Aligned & Empowered Project [Mary-Theresa Tringale]

In Honor of All Olympia’s Leaders [Cary Olson Cartwright]

In Honor of Bangor High School ‘21 Olympia’s Leaders [Lucie Estabrook]

In Honor of Jamie Bowden [Camden National Bank]

In Honor of Ann and Rick Bresnahan [Caroline and Wayne Morong]

In Honor of Susan Giffard [Camden National Bank]

In Memory of Katherine Greenleaf [Jamie Morin]

In Memory of Carolyn Moore [Kim Russell]

In Honor of Susan V. Morris [Shawn McKenna]

In Honor of Dianne Nason [Jessica Bryan]

In Honor of Hilary Rapkin [Lenore Rapkin]

In Memory of Karin Riley [Kim Russell]

In Memory of Vivian Russell [Kim Russell]

In Memory of Louise Sause [Edith Wacksman]

In Memory of Caelan Schreiber [Alison Bromski]

In Honor of Danielle Snow [Xiwen Wang]

In Memory of Frances Trefts [Dorothy Churchill]

In Memory of Frances Trefts [Community Health and Counseling Services]

In Memory of Frances Trefts [Roxanne Cunningham]

In Memory of Frances Trefts [Mary Beth DiMarco]

In Memory of Frances Trefts [Susan Downs Schlegel]

In Memory of Frances Trefts [Dorothy Earle]

In Memory of Frances Trefts [Hancock Women’s Club]

In Memory of Frances Trefts [Anne Labossiere]

In Memory of Frances Trefts [Janice Lavigne]

In Memory of Frances Trefts [Dave Merriam]

In Memory of Frances Trefts [Thelma Miller]

In Memory of Frances Trefts [Marcella Spruce]

In Memory of Frances Trefts [Cynthia Williams]

In Honor of Laurie Werts [Camden National Bank]

Diana Sanders, Maine Medical Center

Monica Sanders

Kate Saunders, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

Karen Schacht, The Mimi Foundation

Kathleen Schirling, M&T Bank

Claire Schmoll, Bates College

Michele Schnitzel, KRCrossing Consulting

Amanda Schools, Katahdin Trust Company

Karen Schwartz, The MEMIC Group

Rhonda Senger

Melissa Sheehan, Maine Medical Center

Allison Shenton, Procter & Gamble

Deanna Sherman

Heather Shields, Legacy Properties Sotheby’s

International Realty

Elizabeth Slowinski, MaineHealth

Emily Smith, Smith’s Farm, Inc.

Lynn Smith

Renee Smyth, Camden National Bank

Danielle Snow, Included Health

Mary Snyder, UnitedHealthcare

Christine Sobiech, Masthead Maine

Clayton Spencer, Bates College

Katie Spiridakis, Bath Savings Institution

Tamara Spoerri, Bowdoin College

Susan Stacey, Androscoggin Bank

Heather Stephens

Sandra Stone

Nancy Stowell White, The Betterment Fund

Noni Sullivan

Andrea Suter, Pierce Atwood, LLP

Kari Suva

Susannah Swihart

Lilia Taggersell, Maine Beer Company

Virginia Templet, Puritan Medical Products Co.

Kerri Therriault, Central Maine Power Company

Tracy Thibodeaux, Dead River Company

Elisabeth Tod

Jennifer Towne, Acadia Insurance

Heather Treneer, Bank of America, N.A.

Barbara Trimble

Sharon Underberg, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

Karen Van Dyke

Stacy Varney

Linda Varrell, Broadreach Public Relations

Kathy Vignos

Emily Vigue

Karen Wakem, Procter & Gamble

Cheri Walker, Albin, Randall & Bennett, CPAs

Lindsey Walker, Machias Savings Bank

Alicia Walsh, cPort Credit Union

Carol Warren

Michelle Webber, Bangor Savings Bank

Jackie Weder, Central Maine Healthcare

Leslie Weeks, Spectrum Healthcare Partners

Leigh Weisenburger, Bates College

Kathleen Welter

Deborah Wentworth, Clark Insurance

Lisa Wentzell, Puritan Medical Products Co.

Rachel Wertheimer, Verrill

Julie Wheeler, Spectrum Healthcare Partners

Pam Wheeler Mitchell

Phoebe Whipple

Lisa Whited, Workplace Transformation Facilitation

Terri Wilber, Drummond Woodsum

Julle Willcott

Stephanie Willett, Unum

Brenda Williams, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine

Jean Wilson

Rebecca Winslow, Gorham Savings Bank

OLYMPIA’S LEADERS ADVISORS

Debra Abbondanza, Bangor Savings Bank

Olesya Aliquo, Procter & Gamble

Christy Alley, University of Maine, Machias

Karen Andrews, Patient Advocates

Ellen Angel, Artifex Architects & Engineers

Treasa Arey, Unum

Mary Axelsen, WeMaax Consulting

Suze Baack Dyke, TD Bank, N.A.

Mitra Battan

Leann Beal, Machias Savings Bank

Lucy Benjamin, The Jackson Laboratory/Lucy’s Granola

Danielle Betts, Knickerbocker Group

Suki Bischoff, Maine Medical Center

Elizabeth Bishop, YMCA Boothbay Regional and Central Lincoln County locations

Monika Bissell, Maine College of Health Professions

Amy Blackstone, University of Maine

Holly Blair, Maine Principals Association

Kristin Blanchette, The Jackson Laboratory

Amy Boles, Crossfit Breakwater

Tracy Bonney-Corson, Northern Light Sebasticook

Valley Hospital

Sarah Bowie, Haven’s Candies

Heather Boyd, Fundbox Inc.

Jennifer Boynton, First National Bank

Erin Brown, Bates College

Sarah Brownell, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

Vivian Bunton

Nicole Burke, Northern Light Home Care & Hospice

Ashley Buttice, Puritan Medical Products Co.

Emily Cantillo, First National Bank

Sarah Carson, Portside Real Estate Group

Timi Carter

Helen Cassou, MaineHealth

Jane Ceraso, Former Scientist & Attorney

Christina Cifelli, Gorham High School

Melissa Clark, Northern Light Home Care and Hospice

Monique Claverie, St. Croix Tissue, Inc.

Elisabeth Cohen, Amazon Web Services AWS

Caryn Coleman, Healthcare IT

Charly-Rae Collins, Smith’s Farm, Inc.

Shannon Coombs, Bank of America, N.A.

Melanie Cooper, Charlie’s Family of Dealerships

Mia Cooper, TD Bank, N.A.

Tricia Costigan, Northern Light Inland Hospital

Lynne Coy-Ogan, Husson University

Krista Daniel, MMG Insurance Company

Naomi Davidowitz, Pulp + Wire

Peggy DeBlois, DeBlois Electric

Megan Diffley, Signature Homes Real Estate Group

Carrie Dionne, Ready Education

Kimberly Donaldson, Camden National Bank

Annie Drew, WEX Inc.

Janet Eastman, Eastman & Guare Consulting

Maria Edwards, Norway Savings Bank

Liz Farley, MMG Insurance Company

Sarah Favreau, FHC, Inc.

Roberta Floccher, L.L. Bean, Inc.

Patti Foden, Keller WIlliams

Morgan Forni, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust

Wendy Franklin

Celine Frueh, Allagash Brewing Company

Mary Fuller, DCCS

Phaedra Gallant, Acadia Insurance

Patti Gay, L.L.Bean, Inc.

Terri Geroux, First National Bank

Abbie Giallombardo, Kennebec Valley Community

Action Program

Vicki Gordan, Unum

Casey Grande, TD Bank, N.A.

Sarah Green, Northern New England Poison Center

Jamie Haining, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust

Sophie Halpin, Back Cove Financial

June Hamlin, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

Marie Hansen, Husson University

Anne Hardcastle, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

Karen Hawkes, Northern Light Beacon Health

Michelle Hayes, Smith Kjeldgaard & Hayes Human Resources Solutions

Jodie Heal, Heal Accounting

Amber Heffner, Bangor Savings Bank

Heidi Hicks, Woodland High School

Molly Hodgkins, Colby College

Courtney Holub, Good Shepherd Food Bank

Ellen Honan, Formerly at Yarmouth School Department

Sarah Hood, Woodland Pulp LLC

Rachel Houlihan, New Mainers Assistance Program

Felicia Huff, Skowhegan Savings Bank

Jen Hughes, Systems Engineering

Emily Hultgren, Acadia Insurance

Corrie Hunkler, Healthy Acadia

Fran Hutchinson, Formerly in Financial Services

Kaci Ireland, MMG Insurance Company

Amanda Jandreau, Harriman Architects

Courtney Jensen, Central Maine Medical Center

Meredith Jones, Former President & CEO at Maine Community Foundation

Samantha Kavanaugh, Former CFO of State of Maine’s Mental Hospitals

Elise Kiely, Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty

Kate Kingston, Greenbacker Capital

Dayana Krawchuk, The Jackson Laboratory

Neha Kumar, The Jackson Laboratory

Beth LaBossiere, L.L. Bean, Inc.

Kaitlin LaCasse, K LaCasse Consulting

Tricia Lagasse, TD Bank, N.A.

Jessica Lahey, Northern Maine Community College

Elise LaPlante, MSAD 60

Holly Lasagna, Former Health Promotion Manager

Diana LeBlanc, Coastal Enterprises, Inc.

Kate Lee, By the Horns

JoAnn Leon, TD Bank, N.A.

Abbe Levin, Consultant

Michelle Lopes, WEX Inc.

Linda Lord, State of Maine

Heather MacKinnon, MMG Insurance Company

Jacqueline Madden, Dispatch Technologies

Joyce Maker

Joyce Mallery, Writer/Educational Publishing

Eleni Margaronis, E-DIRECTIVES & Amazon, AWS

Sam Marinko, The Boulos Company

Kelsey Marquis, cPort Credit Union

Amy Marston, Central Maine Power Company

Jane Martell, Tilson Technology

Navneet Marwaha, Northern Light Health

Deb Maxfield, Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation

Molly McCarthy, CIEE

Theresa McCarthy, U.S. Treasury Department

Nicole McSweeney, MaineGeneral Health

Erin Merrill, Thomas College

Cheryl Michaud, West Market Square

Artisan Coffeehouse

Ann Miller, Inovio, Allena Pharmaceuticals

Melinda Molin, Former Physician

Bryn Montoya, Camden National Bank

Amy Moore, L.L. Bean, Inc.

Suzanne Moreshead, Northern Light Health

Kristy Morse, Ernst & Young Boston

Alisa Morton, Seva

Debbie Nadeau, Skowhegan Savings Bank

Carolyn Neilson, MaineGeneral Health

Meryl Nierman, Financial Services Marketing Consultant

Lisa Nolon, Thomas College

Susan Norton, First National Bank

Cary Olson Cartwright, Unum

Laurie Osgood, Former CEO/Owner

Kelly Parnell, Kepro

Andrea Patstone, MaineHealth

Maria Pearson, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Jen Pelletier, The Park Danforth

Heather Perry, Gorham School Department

Stephanie Peters, InterMed, P.A.

Miranda Phelps, Education Haiti, FTSJS

Erica Plasse, WEX, Inc.

Tammy Plummer, First National Bank

Heather Pouliot, Pouliot Real Estate

Caley Presby, The Roux Institute, Northeastern University

Rosemary Presnar, Formerly at TD Bank, N.A.

Susan Pye, Wells Fargo Advisors

Julie Rabinowitz, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works

Nannette Ranger-Duncanson, TD Bank, N.A.

Tasha Raymond, CMP

Julie Redding, Community Caring Collaborative

Jillian Rich, Bangor Savings Bank

Kasey Richards, Bangor Savings Bank

Kerrie Robbins, Murray Heutz Oil & Propane

Tracy Rockwell, University of Maine at Presque Isle, Houlton Higher Education Center

Jillian Rombalski, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

Meredith Rousseau, TD Bank, N.A.

Carol Ryan Ertz, Ryan Ertz Consulting

Ellen Sabina, Maine Farmland Trust

Michele Schnitzel, KRCrossing Consulting

Vickie Seeger Azadian

Johie Seltzer, Bates College

Rhonda Senger

Sarah Sheldon, Lincoln Financial Group

Willow Sherwood, Penobscot Community Health Care

Ehrin Simanski, Lisa’s Legit Burritos

Cindi Smith, Infinity Credit Union

Emma Smith, St. Croix Tissue, Inc.

Mary Snyder, UnitedHealthcare

Jamie Somes, Former Teacher

Carmela Soto, L.L. Bean, Inc.

Deborah Sparrow, Pine State Learning, LLC

Amy Spencer, Spencer Salons, Inc.

Anne Springer, Bowdoin College

Jamie St. Pierre, Central Maine Power Company

Danielle Starr, Verrill

Ginny Templet, Puritan Medical Products

Mindy Terry, GT Outhouses

Meredith Theeman, The Jackson Laboratory

Ann Theriault, State of Maine Office of Aging Services

Elaine Theriault Currier, Pen Name

Jane Torres, Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce

Annie Torres, Maine Department of Health and Human Services

Jennifer Towne, Acadia Insurance

Leslie Tremberth, Leslie Tremberth Coaching & Consulting

Heather Treneer, Bank of America, N.A.

Betsy Tuohey, Pearl Partners Group

Laura Turner, Northern Light AR Gould Hospital

Nikki Vachon, FAME

Denise Vagt, Northern Light Acadia Hospital

Kimberley Wallace, Smart Business Solutions

Jennifer Walter, Machias Savings Bank

Carrie Welch, First National Bank

Sarah Welch, Former Teacher

Kathleen Welter, Woodard and Curran

Haley Wescott, Skowhegan Savings Bank

Devon White Miatke, The Confidant Collective

Brynne Whitney, Bangor Savings Bank

Emily Wilson, L.L.Bean, Inc.

Amy Winston, Coastal Enterprises, Inc.

Laura Wolfson, Androscoggin Bank

Kristy Woodard, Infinity Credit Union

Nikki Wyman, Bangor Savings Bank

MacKenzie Young, Thomas College

SCHOLARSHIPS

2022 INSTITUTE-EXCLUSIVE SCHOLARSHIPS

John R. McKernan Jr. JMG Scholarship

Sharon Y. Miller Leadership Award Sibley-Saltonstall Foundation Scholarship

2022 INSTITUTE-EXCLUSIVE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

JOHN R. MCKERNAN JR. JMG SCHOLARSHIP

Named in honor of the former Governor of Maine, who is a champion of both JMG and the Institute — recognizes OLs who excelled academically, within the Institute, and during their JMG programs.

• FARHIA GEDOW of Portland High School, who is now studying Human Biology and Entrepreneurship at the University of Southern Maine.

• JENNA SEALEY of Leavitt Area High School, who is now studying Nursing at the University of Maine.

SHARON Y. MILLER LEADERSHIP AWARD

Named in honor of the Chair of the Institute’s founding Board of Directors — celebrates students who have used their values and voice to positively influence their school community.

• BRIANNA HARRIMAN of Cony High School, who is now studying Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Maine Honors College.

• CADENCE NADEAU of Lewiston High School, who is now studying Management and Marketing at the University of Maine.

SIBLEY-SALTONSTALL SCHOLARSHIP

Named in honor of the Sibley-Saltonstall Charitable Foundation founders, Betsey Sibley-Saltonstall and Nat Saltonstall, and managed by their children — recognizes high-achieving OLs who dream of attending a Maine-based, post-secondary institution.

• FARHIA GEDOW of Portland High School, who is now studying Human Biology and Entrepreneurship at the University of Southern Maine.

• RUTH GRIFFITH of Piscataquis Community High School, who is now studying Economics at the University of Maine Honors College.

• LORA LAROCHELLE of Morse High School, who is now studying Mathematics at Colby College.

• LILLIAN RANCO of Westbrook High School, who is now studying Government at Colby College.

2022 INSTITUTE-PARTNERED SCHOLARSHIPS

CIEE Global Navigator & Global Entrepreneurship Scholarship Mitchell Scholarship USM Promise Scholarship

ASHLEY BLAIS

LILLIAN RANCO

JENNA SEALEY

CADENCE NADEAU

LORA LAROCHELLE

FARHIA GEDOW

BRIANNA HARRIMAN

RUTH GRIFFITH

LILLIAN RANCO

ASHLEY BLAIS

CONTINUING RESOURCES

All OLs and OL Alumni have unlimited access to a resource called “Institute Central,” which highlights scholarships, opportunities, and tools to support most areas of their lives. In addition to many scholarship and program profiles, Institute Central includes the following topics:

• Post-Secondary Preparation — Early College, Coalition for College, Virtual College Fairs, Virtual Trades Primers, Financial Aid Resources

• Programs + Training — Career Readiness Training, Career Catalysts, Job Corps, Apprenticeships, Summer Programs, Leadership Programs, Funded Research Projects and Fellowships

• Professional Preparation — Networking with Purpose, Interview Preparation, Résumé Preparation, Interview Topics and Questions, Questions to Ask Employer

• Job Opportunities — Job Boards, Maine Jobs, Institute Partner Jobs and Internships

• Weekdays With Women Leaders — Recordings of an Institute webinar series, interviewing women about their lives and careers in varying industries

• Equity Advancement + Support — Educational Resources, Support Resources, BIPOC* Business Incubator, BIPOC Fellowship and Stipend

• Community Engagement — OSWLI Alumni Council, Community Engagement Opportunities, Service Project Support

• Personal Wellbeing — Self-Care, Connection, Acts of Kindness, Education, Activities, Physical Health, Meditation, Mental Health, Emergency Resources

* BIPOC = Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color

$580,000+

As of 2022, Olympia’s Leaders have been awarded more than $580,000 through Institute-exclusive and Institute-partnered scholarships.

Ashley Blais

Husson University, Audio Engineering Major ‘25 Olympia’s Leader ‘21 Belfast Area High School, Valedictorian ‘21

“The program helped me develop the confidence to put myself in new environments and be unapologetically who I am. Being part of the Institute showed me that my voice matters as a woman in the audio industry, and I am fully capable of accomplishing the tasks at hand. I am proud to have a strong network of women leaders in Maine to reach out to so we can all be there for each other in a world that can underestimate our power. Receiving the Sharon Y. Miller scholarship was incredibly helpful for me. In my major, you must pay lab fees to utilize and practice with the school’s state-of-the-art equipment. These labs are integral to the program, but the fees are not cheap — so being a recipient of the scholarship really helped me be able to afford the audio program.”

2022 SIBLEY-SALTONSTALL SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

Ruth Griffith

University of Maine - Honors College, Economics Major ‘26

OSWLI Alumni Council, Founding Member

Olympia’s Leader ‘22

Piscataquis Community High School, Valedictorian ‘22

“As a college student and Olympia’s Leaders Alumna, the Institute means that I am part of a network of people who support and cheer on one another. I value this wonderful community so much, and I am sure that I will continue to value it throughout my life.

Due to the support I receive from the Sibley-Saltonstall Foundation scholarship, I can focus on being a full-time student and an active member of my community. Because of this, I have participated in multiple volunteering events and have joined many clubs at UMaine—including Women in Economics, The Student Portfolio Investment Fund (SPIFFY), and The Honors College Student Advisory Board.”

2021 SHARON Y. MILLER LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNER

This program, the conversations and work that it entails, builds you into a stronger and more confident student and woman in general.

— Grace Bell, Olympia’s Leader ‘22

TEAM

FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Olympia Snowe

Jean Mattimore

Sharon Miller

Karen Raye

Ann Robinson

Kim Russell

Karen Stram

2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Olympia Snowe, Honorary Chair

Cary Olson Cartwright, Chair

Betsey Timm, Treasurer

Catherine Lamson, Secretary

Annie Drew

Laurie Fisher

Katie Fullam Harris

Robin Hodgskin

JoAnn Leon

Renee Lewis

Marie McCarthy

Dianne Nason

Kari Suva

Alicia Walsh

2022 CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

April Caron, Chair

Katie Fullam Harris

Katie Hogan

Dianne Nason

Rhonda Senger

Heather Shields

Betsey Timm

2022 INDIVIDUAL DONOR COMMITTEE

Renee Lewis, Chair

Katie Fullam Harris

Laurie Fisher

Diane Lebson

Giovanna Gray Lockhart

Heather Shields

STAFF

Alison Bromski, Associate Director of Community & Communications

Lucas Caron, Director of Finance & Operations

Kristina Jenkins, Director of Development

Christina McAnuff, Executive Director

Carolyne Obery, Development & Communications Specialist

Kristin Ryan, Director of Networks & Partnerships