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Class of 2026

Class of 2026

Former United States Senator Olympia Snowe Celebrates Graduation of More Than 150 Maine Girls From Her Leadership Institute PORTLAND, ME –The Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute (Institute), founded by former United States Senator Olympia J Snowe, has graduated its Class of 2026—consisting of 156 young women from across Maine’s 16 counties. The Institute is designed… Read more »

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Hilary Rapkin Community Impact Grant

Hilary Rapkin Community Impact Grant

The Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute (Institute) is honored to announce it is the inaugural recipient of the Hilary RapkinCommunity Impact Grant, generously provided by WEX. The $25,000 award will support the Institute’s mission to raise the confidence, aspirations, and leadership skills of high school girls across Maine. This grant honors the legacy of service… Read more »

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2025 Fall Forum

2025 Fall Forum

On Thursday, September 25, former United States Senator Olympia Snowe hosted nearly 1,000 people for the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute’s Fall Forum at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. The Institute’s program is designed to raise the confidence and aspirations of high school girls by helping them develop the skills needed to be leaders… Read more »

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Tessa Solomon

Tessa Solomon

Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute Celebrates Hiring of Second Alum PORTLAND, ME –The Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute has welcomed Tessa Solomon to its staff as Development Specialist. Solomon joins Rizzajem Reboquio, Alum Relations & Data Specialist, as the second Alum hired by the Institute in its first ten years. The Institute’s mission is to… Read more »

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