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Shelby Wright

As a Grassroots Organizer working exclusively in “the other Maine,” Shelby Wright sees first-hand the power of building connections and coalitions to make a difference in the lives of Mainers.

Shelby facilitates community and volunteer activity throughout eastern, central, and northern Maine. She organizes community volunteers and activists around federal policy issues in ten counties. Yes, ten. From Knox County to Franklin County, to Kennebec, to Aroostook to Washington.

Lizzie Dickerson

When not immersed in council issues, Lizzie works with special needs students as an Educational Technician III in Special Education at Medomak Valley High School and spends time with her family. “Children’s issues and education are huge to me,” says this mother of two. “I grew up an underdog, and because of people who stepped into my life and made sure that I obtained an education, I have been able to accomplish the unexpected in my life. Educating and empowering our young people is the most important task we face.”

Helen Hanson

I’m a common, ordinary, working woman,” says 44-year old Helen Hanson of China.

Maybe, but she’s attempting something out of the ordinary with a run for the State House of Representatives from House District 55.

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