The People | Portland, Maine

Portland, Maine

The 13th Greatest Place to Live in America

We are (creative) Portland

non profit:

2° Portland Connector

Kimberly Curry

Promoting the goodwill of Goodwill

Misty McLaughlin

I help nonprofits communicate their mission effectively, and I advocate for flexible work arrangements.

Susan Conley

I teach story writing throughout Greater Portland and connect published authors with student writers.

Monica Helms

I work to feed my hungry neighbors

Elly Berke

I act to educate

Matthew Russell

I make things up.

2° Portland Connector

Arthur Fink

Photographing the energy of dance; Helping nonprofits with mission, governance, conflict, communications

William Hessian

The canvas killer who plans to predict the future with his artwork

Karla Wheaton

I help Maine families

Non Profit

Alice Kornhauser

I inform, inspire and influence in support of my community, with a special soft spot for the arts.

Sean Sullivan

I connect people to one another, organizations, and ideas.

Nat May

I like meeting people with new ideas.

Tracy Michaud Stutzman

I use community to teach students how to think

Sonya Tomlinson

Rapper turned teaching artist with the goal of keeping the performing arts alive for the youth of Portland.

Jessica Skwire Routhier

Word person. Museum person.

Ashley Halsey

I make art, design books and think creatively.

2° Portland Connector

Sarah Delisle

I help people find their space and place.

Brianna Alvarado

"Follow Your Heart"

Gibson Fay-LeBlanc

I write stories and teach writing.

2° Portland Connector

Randy Dee Ferrell

Always assume good will.

Patrick Roche

I design and build creative work spaces.

2° Portland Connector

Jennifer Hutchins

I promote and support Portland's creative economy

Arthur A. Page

Mostly Harmless.

Lauren Webster

Cocktails for good causes & parties with purpose

Carol Walker Aten

I'm a cross-pollinator of people

Sam White

I am an educator dedicated to youth development and building healthy communities.

Simon Williams

I like to teach kids the tools to live a healthy and happy life.

2° Portland Connector

Colleen Edwards

I twirl for a living, what more could there be?

Kerry Ensinger

I like creating images, telling stories, eating desserts, and helping people along the way. I also like boats.

Rachael

I connect people with their own history and help build strong communities.

Caitlin Brooke

Proponent of Good Vibes

Audrey Hotchkiss

Building community through art and language

Erin Smith

I make stuff with and for others.

Rachael Harkness

Arts & Culture for everyone

Non Profit

Tyler Kidder

I collaborate with students, staff, faculty, and the community to make and keep USM environmentally sustainable

Sally Newhall

I love to create synergy: people, places, ideas, and concepts that lead to awesome events!

2° Portland Connector

Lynnsay Maynard

I make radio!

Non Profit

Emily Southard

Helping produce great art.

Non Profit

2° Portland Connector

Carolyn Nishon

I connect people to art

John Elliott

I enrich lives through music.

Dela Murphy

I'm a Portlander for life, dedicated to strengthening community in our city.

Torin Peterson

I help get more K-12 heroes into schools.

Tina Lewis

I help people create unforgettable experiences, and make it rain on non-profits.

Holly Seeliger

Connecting arts and advocacy in Portland!

Colleen Raney

Figuring out how to do things is my favorite pastime.

Meghan K Quinn

I talk up the things I love.

Megan Bedford

I like to get creative with words and food.

Veronica A, Perez

I work to help Portland's neurodivergent community thrive in the arts scene.

Jeff Shaw

I teach kids how to rock

Andrew Griswold

I help kids find their voice and share their good work.

Jodi-Lyn Kwiecinski

I create Knotty Items

Samantha Piro

Determined to always marvel at the beauty of the Eastern Prom

Angelina Campbell

Poster child for 20-somethings in Portland.

Jess Lauren Lipton

I solve Portland's creative problems by day and push the boundaries of pop art by night.

Elise Margate

I help restaurants increase their bottom line

2° Portland Connector

Zeke Callanan

I help motivated people and companies move confidently toward their goals.

Brian Danz

I help people use technology to enrich and simplify their lives. I also ride bikes. A lot.