Sun Journal reports on Norway resident’s experience at Maine NEW Leadership
The Sun Journal reported Dori Lynn of Norway, a recent graduate of the University of Maine at Augusta, attended the University of Maine NEW (National Education for Women) Leadership institute in June. Lynn was among 28 undergraduates attending colleges and universities in Maine who participated in this year’s Maine NEW Leadership, an annual six-day student leadership training program for women that aims to educate and empower young leaders. The program is offered through the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center and is held on campus in Orono with trips to Augusta and Skowhegan. “I’m grateful to have had the privilege of experiencing this amazing life-changing opportunity,” Lynn said. “I developed new leadership skills and established lifelong relationships with my mentors and classmates. It also gave me the opportunity to expand upon my communication, organizational, public speaking and leadership skills.”