Jennifer Sporzynski, Senior VP at Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), has 30+ years in community economic development. She oversees CEI's microloan program and directs Business Development Services. Recognized for her work, she was co-recipient of the SBA Minority Small Business Champion in Maine. Jennifer holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Vermont and a master’s degree from Harvard University.

Rachel Morales, Director of Admissions at the University of Southern Maine since 2003, has a deep commitment to social justice. She's engaged in community service with organizations like Cultivating Multicultural Alliances and the Center for Prevention of Hate. In 2010, she was honored with the IDEAL Award for her contributions to inclusion and diversity in education. Rachel resides in Portland, Maine, with her family.

Sana Osman came to the US in 1998. She met her husband in Chicago and they got married in 2002. Before coming to Maine in 2011, Ms. Osman worked as a substitute teacher in New Jersey. Ms. Osman, lives in Westbrook with her husband and children and works at Maine Access Immigrant Network (MAIN) as a Community Health Worker. She has been with MAIN for 5 years. In 2012, Ms. Osman became the first female Arabic interpreter qualified by the Maine Judicial Branch Court. Ms. Osman is also an Arabic medical interpreter.

Alysia, an attorney at Bernstein Shur, has 20+ years of advocacy experience in civil liberties, drug policy, environmental protection, and privacy rights. Past roles include Legal Counsel to the Maine House Speaker and Public Policy Counsel for the ACLU. Outside work, she enjoys family time, dance, and water activities.

Ryan Gorneau, Director of General Assistance for Portland, has over 6 years of public service. With a background in supporting individuals with disabilities, he advocates for equitable program administration as Vice President of Maine Welfare Directors. Recognized for his contributions, he received the MWDA Director of the Year award in 2023-2024. Outside work, he enjoys beekeeping and time with loved ones.