Five Portland High School seniors graduated this month from the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute, designed to develop the skills required to be leaders in their lives, careers and communities. Casarra Abeasi, Achen Charles, Mariam Douale, Melissa Kaleka and Gloria Sanchez were among more than 150 young women leaders who graduated from the institute in… Read more »
When I retired after my third term in the U.S. Senate, I formed the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute to build confidence, raise aspirations, and encourage leadership in high school girls. Our unique three-year program is designed to marry self-reflection with the critical skills of listening and practicing empathy—characteristics so needed in leaders today. From… Read more »
Dear Friends of the Institute, I have been thinking of you often and hope this message finds you healthy and safe amid this unprecedented challenge. Jock and I are thankful to be home in Maine, where we have taken some comfort in the first glimpses of springtime in our great state. During this difficult time… Read more »
We asked Olympia’s Leaders two questions as the spread of COVID-19 led to extended school closures across Maine: “How have you been a leader during this pandemic?” and “What did you learn about yourself, your values, or your voice?” This is what they said.
The Institute voted in and warmly welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors: JoAnn LeonJoAnn currently serves as Senior Vice President of Retail Operational Risk at TD Bank—where she has worked for over 30 years. She oversees a team of more than 100 employees focused on ensuring the operational integrity of the Store… Read more »