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On March 6, the Institute signed a charter with the University of Southern Maine to establish its first on-campus Alumni Chapter.
Alumni Chapters will serve Institute Alumni entering Maine-based colleges and universities, providing another layer of connection and support after graduation.
The University of Maine Alumni Chapter charter signing will occur on May 6, and Husson University and Thomas College will sign in the fall—with more to come!
ANNA COLEMAN
Alumni Council member Anna is in her final semester studying English at Husson University, and she is the Co-Vice President of Husson’s Women in Business (WIB) Club.
Anna’s WIB Club hosted its first conference, called “Empowering Emerging Leaders,” on April 6 The keynote speaker was Dr Lynne Coy-Ogan, Husson’s President-Elect and a Class of 2024 OLA at Penquis Valley High School.
After graduation, Anna looks forward to continuing her social media and marketing work at the Waldo County YMCA. She also applied to serve as an OLA at Belfast Area High School, her alma mater.
Camille currently attends the University of Southern Maine and will graduate in Spring 2026. She is a Company Dancer for Portland Ballet. Camille also attended the launch of the Institute’s inaugural Alumni Chapter at USM.
“I am a sophomore at the University of Southern Maine, majoring in leadership and organizational studies. I spent this summer in South Africa working with the Montagu Project’s leadership workshop The South African word Ubuntu means “I am, because we are ” I am who I am because of who we all are as human beings and as leaders I am who I am today because of the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute And, for that, I say thank you ”
CAMILLE ALIPALO
Jillian is an Instrument Technician at IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. She is a Class of 2025 OLA mentoring high school juniors at Mount Blue High School; she was the first ever OL to become an OLA.
“I chose to become an OLA because I wanted to give back to the program that has given me the confidence, strength, and community to be who I am today I am so grateful to be the first OL turned OLA and cannot wait for others to follow! Having alumni who become OLAs can help incoming OLs better understand how the program works and share how it has been beneficial in our own lives already ”
Class of 2023
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JILLIAN ROMBALSKI
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The Institute’s Alumni Council is a group of passionate, diverse, and dedicated alumni both representing and serving graduates from the Class of 2018 through the Class of 2023.
In May, Class of 2024 Olympia’s Leaders will join the Alumni Network, bringing the total number of alumni to nearly 900.
WE ARE SEEKING NEW MEMBERS!
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The Alumni Council fosters connections between Institute Alumni and the Institute and supports continuing opportunities including personal and professional development, networking, and Alumni Chapters.
Alumni Council Committees:
Operations: Oversee scope and logistics of the Council; advise Institute Staff on goals and strategic planning; connect all three committees
Program: Brainstorm opportunities for Alumni enrichment; pitch ideas for programs and events; suggest potential speakers
Networking: Connect directly with Alumni; create and maintain Alumni Newsletter; strengthen Alumni Network on social media; encourage Alumni participation
ALUMNICOUNCILAPPLICATION:
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Deadline:Tuesday,April30