Maine NEW Leadership Program Ends with Participant Graduation Today

Contacts: Hon. Mary Cathcart, 944-1411

ORONO — Two dozen college women participating in this year’s Maine NEW Leadership Program June 3-8 will receive graduation certificates today following the day’s final panel discussions at the University of Maine.

The young women, from colleges and institutions throughout Maine, will be available to discuss their experiences and share personal stories.

Afternoon panel Session 1, “Getting involved in your community,” includes the following speakers and panelists:  moderator Sharon Barker, director, Women’s Resource Center, UMaine; Tanya Pereira, economic development specialist, City of Brewer; Brenda Commander, chief, Maliseet Tribe; and Mary Dolan, The Jackson Laboratory.

Session II, “Organizing a Campaign and Fundraising,” includes moderator Amy Fried, Assoc. dean for research, College of Arts & Sciences, UMaine; Joanne D’Arcangelo, president, JDA Consulting; Julie O’Brien, former legislator and executive director, Maine Republican Party; Corey Hascall, executive director, A Rising Tide; and Nichi Farnham, Bangor City Councilor.

For specific information about the curriculum and schedule of events, visit the website
http://mcspolicycenter.umaine.edu/?q=NEWleadership.