Erica is a Data Analyst at MaineHealth and works on projects related to community health with a particular focus on data reporting, analysis, and program evaluation. Prior to this role, she worked in public health evaluation at Partnerships for Health, community finance-related program evaluation at BlueHub Capital, and fundraising at the Center for Grieving Children.
Sarah Linet is a policy specialist for the Great Schools Partnership. She works with internal and external partners and stakeholders to advance the mission of the New England Secondary Schools Consortium to close achievement gaps and promote educational equity and opportunity for all students through federal, state, and local policy. (more…)
Trish is the Executive Director of the Maine Society of CPAs, a professional membership association for CPAs and accountants practicing or residing in Maine. Prior to this role, she served as Finance Manager for several small for-profit and non-profit organizations. She began her career as an auditor with a large public accounting firm, earning CPA licensure. After leaving public accounting, she moved into financial analyst roles and detoured into higher education as a Faculty Co-op Advisor at Northeastern University.
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Claudia is a Kindergarten Teacher for the Portland Public School District. Her passion for understanding how children learn has taken her on different journeys. She worked in the administrative office of a Montessori School in Singapore before obtaining her BA in Early Childhood Education at the University of Washington. She then made her way to Maine to work at a Montessori preschool before becoming a Spanish Immersion Educator in the Portland public schools. (more…)
Sarah is a Portland-based attorney licensed to practice in Maine, New York, and several federal courts. After spending almost ten years practicing as a commercial litigator at private firms in New York City, she returned to her home state with her family to enjoy all that Maine has to offer and to become a public servant working in state government. Prior to becoming an attorney, Sarah focused her attention on ceramics and painting, two hobbies she still enjoys today. In her free time, Sarah enjoys getting outdoors and using her imagination with her toddler daughter.
David has practiced law at Warren, Currier & Buchanan (or its predecessor) as a principal since 1988. Before that he was an associate at the Portland firm of Murray, Plumb & Murray.
David received his JD from Harvard Law School in 1982. He was an editor of the Harvard Law Review from 1980 to 1982. He received his AB from Brown University in 1979. (more…)
Emily Marczak is Manager of Early Talent for Retail Business Services, a subsidiary of Ahold Delhaize. Previously, she worked in nonprofit management with organizations such as CIEE, the Libra Foundation, and Preble Street. Emily also worked in Maine and New York City producing photo shoots for commercial clients as well for Condé Nast Traveler and Healthy Family Magazines.
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Stevan joined Northeast Bank in 2023 as Senior Vice President, Community Banking Development Officer. With over 30 years of banking experience, Stevan is recognized for his unparalleled customer service and knowledge of the industry serving consumers and businesses. Prior to joining Northeast Bank, he was a Vice President for KeyBank in Portland. Stevan is active in the greater Portland community volunteering his time at Preble Street, Junior Achievement of Maine, and the Rotary Club of Portland. Stevan is a Chance to Advance Board Member joining in 2023.
Charity is currently serving as the Vice President of Innovation and Development at JMG. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for more than fifteen years and has extensive experience in public-private partnerships that meet critical community needs. She is an executive focused on diversifying revenue, building relationships, and identifying and assessing capacity to help connect communities and increase economic viability.