The People | Portland, Maine

Portland, Maine

Best Place in America for a White Christmas

We are (creative) Portland

non profit:

Colleen Raney

Figuring out how to do things is my favorite pastime.

William Hessian

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

Brian Danz

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

Monica Helms

I work to feed my hungry neighbors

Karla Wheaton

I help Maine families

Non Profit

Simon Williams

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

John Elliott

I enrich lives through music.

Sam White

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

Andrew Griswold

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

Kerry Ensinger

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

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

Nat May

I like meeting people with new ideas.

2° Portland Connector

Kimberly Curry

Promoting the goodwill of Goodwill

Veronica A, Perez

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

Megan Bedford

I like to get creative with words and food.

Tina Lewis

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

Susan Conley

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

Rachael Harkness

Arts & Culture for everyone

Non Profit

2° Portland Connector

Arthur Fink

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

Jessica Skwire Routhier

Word person. Museum person.

Sean Sullivan

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

Brianna Alvarado

"Follow Your Heart"

Arthur A. Page

Mostly Harmless.

Misty McLaughlin

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

Angelina Campbell

Poster child for 20-somethings in Portland.

2° Portland Connector

Carolyn Nishon

I connect people to art

Torin Peterson

I help get more K-12 heroes into schools.

Tyler Kidder

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

Carol Walker Aten

I'm a cross-pollinator of people

Lauren Webster

Cocktails for good causes & parties with purpose

Alice Kornhauser

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

Elly Berke

I act to educate

Ashley Halsey

I make art, design books and think creatively.

Rachael

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

2° Portland Connector

Colleen Edwards

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

Jodi-Lyn Kwiecinski

I create Knotty Items

Dela Murphy

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

Caitlin Brooke

Proponent of Good Vibes

Emily Southard

Helping produce great art.

Non Profit

2° Portland Connector

Zeke Callanan

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

Audrey Hotchkiss

Building community through art and language

Gibson Fay-LeBlanc

I write stories and teach writing.

Patrick Roche

I design and build creative work spaces.

Sonya Tomlinson

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

Holly Seeliger

Connecting arts and advocacy in Portland!

Matthew Russell

I make things up.

Tracy Michaud Stutzman

I use community to teach students how to think

Samantha Piro

Determined to always marvel at the beauty of the Eastern Prom

2° Portland Connector

Sarah Delisle

I help people find their space and place.

Meghan K Quinn

I talk up the things I love.

Sally Newhall

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

2° Portland Connector

Randy Dee Ferrell

Always assume good will.

Erin Smith

I make stuff with and for others.

2° Portland Connector

Lynnsay Maynard

I make radio!

Non Profit

2° Portland Connector

Jennifer Hutchins

I promote and support Portland's creative economy

Jeff Shaw

I teach kids how to rock