From Grassroots to Governance: How Maine Women Shape Policy and Community

AWTT and friends will offer a special viewing of the summer exhibit Twelve Maine Women: Portraits of Change, followed by a panel discussion of this specially curated portrait collection. Join us at the Ellsworth Public Library, 20 State Street, at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Please feel free to come to the Heart of Ellsworth gallery to view the portraits ahead of time.

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Discussion:

What does it mean to lead, protect, and advocate in Maine today? This dynamic panel brings together trailblazing leaders who are shaping the state’s social, political, and cultural landscape. Drawing inspiration from the enduring legacy of Frances Perkins and the diverse, powerful generations of Maine women who have championed progress, our speakers will explore the intersections of policy, environmental stewardship, Indigenous sovereignty, and community organizing.

Moderator:

Darren Ranco: Chair of Native American Programs and Coordinator of Native American Research at the University of Maine

Panelists:

Amanda Hatch: Executive Director of the Frances Perkins Center
Maulian Dana Bryant: Executive Director of the Wabanaki Alliance
Chloe Maxmin: Environmental Activist & co-owner of Begin Again Farm in Warren, ME