Welcome Kelly and Rizzajem

PORTLAND, ME –The Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute (Institute) has welcomed two new full-time employees to its staff.

Kelly Warsky and Rizzajem (RJ) Reboquio join the Institute in serving 575 Olympia’s Leaders (OLs)—program participants, 228 Olympia’s Leaders Advisors (OLAs)—business and community leaders serving as their mentors, and 38 School Contacts as they navigate the Institute’s accredited “My Values” (10^th grade), “My Voice” (11^th grade), and “My Vision” (12^th grade)—which raises the confidence and aspirations of high school girls by helping them develop the skills required to be leaders in their lives, families, careers, and communities.

Kelly Warsky joined the Institute as Director of Stakeholder Events.

In this role, she leads the oversight and planning of program and development events. Additionally, she plays a vital part in strengthening the Institute’s Alum engagement strategy to ensure graduated OLs are supported through opportunities for continued connection and leadership development. With her track record in experiential marketing and strategic relationship-building, Kelly is poised to enhance both the Institute’s events and its Alum Network across Maine.

Warsky brings over 30 years of experience in brand management, corporate partnerships, and event strategy to the Institute—including 20 years at L.L.Bean, where she most recently served as Senior Manager of Brand, Retail, and Employee Experience.

Warsky holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Government from Clark University. She lives in Scarborough with her husband and children.

“It is an incredible honor to join the Institute, an organization I deeply admire for its commitment to empowering young women across Maine. I am excited to create meaningful experiences that not only connect and inspire Olympia’s Leaders and supporters but also strengthen our Alum Network.”

— Kelly Warsky, Director of Stakeholder Events

Rizzajem Reboquio joined the Institute as Alum Relations & Data Specialist.

In addition to managing the Institute’s Student Information System and program data, she provides Alum support for more than 800 former students and Alum Chapter support for the University of Maine, the University of Southern Maine, and Husson University. Reboquio is an Institute Alum, having graduated from the Institute’s Lewiston High School cohort in 2019.

Reboquio has extensive knowledge of information systems and experience working in Student Success at Maine Business School, Information Services at L.L.Bean, and Data Entry at Electro Static Technology.

Reboquio holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Information Systems and Security Management from the University of Maine. She lives in Lewiston with her family.

“As a graduate myself, I have a deep appreciation for the creation of a new role to support Olympia’s Leaders, build Alum offerings, and strengthen the Institute communities. This stems from the valuable guidance and unwavering support I received from the Institute and my OLAs during high school, throughout my college years, and beyond—support and experiences that have profoundly shaped my life. After navigating post-secondary life and college during the pandemic, I have a better understanding of the positive impact our Alum Network and Alum Chapters can have. I am eager to touch the lives of current and future students by actively contributing to the Institute’s mission.”

— Rizzajem Reboquio, Alum Relations & Data Specialist