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Who We Are

We are a united force for the advancement of single mothers and their children in Southern Maine. Through philanthropy, volunteerism, and advocacy, we are leading critical work that will positively influence single mothers’ ability to meet basic needs, give their kids a strong start, and live longer, better lives.

Women United’s mission is to inspire, educate, and engage women more deeply as positive change agents in support of the advancement of single mothers and their children in Southern Maine.

STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Kimberly Simard
Chair

Beth LaBossiere
Chair-Elect

Janice Avignon
Investment Co-Chair

Anne Dalton
Investment Co-Chair

Jana Ratz
Membership & Engagement Co-Chair

Julie Sferes
Membership & Engagement Co-Chair

Cynthia Faulkner, Member
Leslie Gibbons, Member
Meredith Rousseau, Member
Iris Ayotte, Member

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

Janice Avignon, Co-Chair
Anne Dalton, Co-Chair
Joy Symon Fall
Katie Hawkins
Erin Lessard
Mary Weickert
Tammy Weston
Jordan Peden

MEMBERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Jana Ratz, Co-Chair
Julie Sferes, Co-Chair
Sarah Calder
Stephanie Eckersley-Ray
Leah Hitchcock
Melinda Sheehee

2022-23 Women United Members

Jennifer Anderson-Benevides
Janice Avignon
Iris Ayotte
Kelly Barden
Wendy Boynton
Carri Brown
Emily Bruce
Leanna Cain
Sarah Calder
Naneen Chace-Ortiz
Christina Chase
Linda Chaudron
Tony Cipollone
Jamie Clisham
Liz Cotter Schlax
William Dalicandro
Anne Dalton
Kristin Chase Duffy
Stephanie Eckersley-Ray
Kelly Elkins
Cynthia Faulkner
Anna Fincke
Eileen Fongemie
Joan Fortin
Diane Garofalo
Leslie Gibbons
Lisa Gorman
Katie Hawkins
Leah Hitchcock
Bryson Hopkins
Mary-Elizabeth Ingalls
Beth Kelsch
Kimberly Kuusela
Beth LaBossiere
Kenneth Lehman
Erin Lessard
Nicole Lewis
Erika MacGregor
Dr. Mary Madden
Colin March
Raina Maxwell
Jean McDevitt
Mary Ottolini
Heather Paquette
Margo Peffer
Jana Ratz
Jaclyn Reis
Meredith Rousseau
Deborah Sabatino
Jeffrey Sanders
Megan Santiago
Julie Sferes
Melissa Sheehan
Jennifer Shurman
Kimberly Simard
Mike Simonds
Sandra Sincero
Carmela Boschini Soto
Laurette Squier
Christine Stelling
Cynthia Stengel
Joy Fall Symon
Amy Thompson
Tammy Volock
Kimberly Wallace
Mary Weickert
Tammy Weston
Dr. Nicole Witherbee
Matt Wolcott