Meghan Gardner holds a Ph.D. in Creative Writing and Literature from the University of Denver, an M.A. in English from the University of Maine, and a B.A. in American Studies from Brandeis University. She has previously taught writing and literature at Husson University and the University of Maine, and is currently the Assistant Dean of Business at the Maine Business School and Graduate School of Business.

Favorite feminist read/watch/listen: Rebecca Slue (aka @WhiteWomanWhisperer)'s podcast is excellent. You can subscribe to her Patreon.

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Mary is a proud Wellesley College alumna and holds a Master’s in Education from the University of New Hampshire — a foundation that reflects her lifelong commitment to equity, learning, and women's leadership. Education and public service has been a focus, having served on the Board of Education and Charter Committee in her hometown. She has worked in policy development, government, volunteer management and nonprofit leadership, most recently as Operations and Finance Manager for an arts non-profit. During her spare time, Mary enjoys spending time with her family and finding a few hours to hike the trails.

Favorite feminist read/watch/listen: “Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change” by Angela Garbes

Rachel Boynton holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Maine, as well as a Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Maine at Augusta.

With over 10 years of experience in grants and contract management for nonprofits, Rachel has a passion for economic justice and security for all Maine families. She particularly enjoys the volunteer work she does with CA$H Maine, an organization dedicated to making sure families have access to the tax credits they qualify for.

In her spare time Rachel enjoys hiking, kayaking and spending far too much time in bookstores.

Favorite feminist read/watch/listen: “Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men,” by Caroline Criado-Perez

Katrina Ray-Saulis is a Maine writer, knitter and creator. She has a BFA in Creative Writing from the New Hampshire Institute of Art, and an MFA in Creative Writing from Stonecoast USM. Katrina works as a union organizer and teaches gender studies.

Favorite feminist read/watch/listen: “The Dovekeepers” by Alice Hoffman

Favorite feminist read/watch listen: Maintenance Phase, a snappy, sharp podcast about diet culture; “Sucker Punch” by Scaatchi Koul, a wickedly funny and gutting series of essays about life falling apart and rebuilt during the pandemic

Nona is a Trust and Estate attorney based in Portland, assisting clients and their loved ones navigate various estate matters. While at the University of Maine School of Law, she was the recipient of the 2018 Diana DeJesus Student Bar Association Distinguished Service Award for her work on behalf of the student body, which included her role as Treasurer of the Women’s Law Association. In her spare time, Nona enjoys embracing both the summers and the winters in Maine, whether that’s skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain or boating around Casco Bay. Nona’s other interests include traveling, cuddling with her cat, and spending time with her nephew.

Favorite feminist read/watch/listen: Guys We F****d: The Anti Slut-Shaming Podcast

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Ann is a Senior Policy Advocate at Maine Equal Justice, where she works to increase economic security, opportunity, and equity for people in Maine. Prior to returning home to Maine, she worked in New York, most recently as Senior State Advocacy Manager with Community Catalyst’s Women’s Health Program, and before that as Advocacy and Policy Coordinator for the ACLU’s Advocacy and Policy Department. Ann is a graduate of the Columbia University School of Social Work and served as an Advocacy and Social Work Fellow for the National Organization for Women (NOW) NYC chapter.

Favorite feminist read/watch/listen: “Milk Fed” by Melissa Broder

Elisabeth is based at the Muskie School of Public Service, where she directs national evaluation efforts to measure the success of the Violence Against Women Act. She works closely with the federal Office on Violence Against Women and with organizations nationwide that provide critical services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence to increase their capacity for data-informed decision making.

Elisabeth started her career in anti-violence work in Maine as a sexual assault/domestic violence hotline advocate and a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) coordinator.

When she is not balancing work and parenting two of the best kids around, she is chatting about intentional community and anti-fascism with pals and playing mediocre but enthusiastic piano.

Favorite feminist read/watch/listen: Stone Blind, an extraordinary and beautiful and moving feminist re-telling of Medusa.

Dr. Paradis is an established leader in healthcare and policymaking. They provide low-barrier harm reduction treatment for opioid use disorder via telehealth. From 2017-2019 they served as the first queer and youngest mayor of Belfast, Maine. In the most meaningful time and space, you can find them being active in the Maine wilderness.

Favorite feminist read/watch/listen: Code Switch on NPR