Meet our
board
of directors.
We are currently recruiting new board members!
If you are interested in joining our working board, please inquire about at-large positions.
ADELAIDE TAYLOR
Board Role: President
Profession: Leadership Administrator
When she is not working, she reads, walks on the beach at sunrise, and hangs out with her son. Her favorite part of MEWC is connecting with all the fabulous women who attend our event.
Carie bond
Board Role: Membership Chair
Profession: Senior Recruiter
When she is not working, she is either running or on the Peloton! She also enjoys spending time with family and friends and taking long walks with her rescue dog. Her favorite part of MEWC is the opportunity to connect with incredibly smart women and to help empower women to reach their fullest potential in anything they do.
VANESSA BERRILL
Board Role: Secretary
Profession: Receptionist
When she is not working, she loves to spend time outside connecting with nature or watching a good movie.
Allie Andrews
Board Role: Treasurer
Profession: Sex and Intimacy Coach, founder and owner of OmBody Health
When she is not working you can find her dancing salsa, on skiing or backpacking adventures with her partner, or snuggling with her cat Bindi.
Brooke Bailey
Board Role: Legal Counsel
Profession: Civil Litigation Attorney
When she is not working, she is reading, working out, volunteering or enjoying the outdoors. Her favorite part of MEWC is the incredible speakers. Each speaker provides a unique background and perspective, all focused on connecting women.
Maria Maffucci
Board Role: Sponsorships Chair
Profession: Legal Assistant
When she is not working, you can find her volunteering with other Maine organizations, cooking, or sweating it out at the gym.
jamie crain
Board Role: Vice President
Profession: Owner of Energymend, Energy Healer
When Jamie is not working, she aims to create light for others by spreading laughter and joy to friends and family!
jennifer brayall-michaud
Board Role: At-Large Member / Sponsorships Committee
Profession: Education & Learning Leader at Tyler Technologies
Jennifer enjoys spending time at her cottage on Drew’s Lake in northern Maine with her husband Todd and Golden Retriever – Millie. You can find her kayaking, reading historical fiction, dancing at live concerts, and enjoying the outdoors. She’s an avid gardener and cook who enjoys the farm-to-table cooking experience and prides herself in making everything from scratch. Jennifer is a member of the Tyler Technologies Women’s ERG, as well as a mentor within Tyler’s Manager Development Program. She’s passionate about empowering women to engage in self-directed lifelong learning to help them discover their untapped potential and successfully grow within their professional career.
YASMINE HABASH
Board Role: Interim Programming Chair & Community Partnerships
Profession: Real Estate Agent
When she is not working, she is in the yoga studio, on nature trails, drinking tea and adventuring across Maine with friends and family. Her favorite part of the MEWC is connecting with women with the goal of bringing more women together.
Chantal Farnham
Board Role: At-Large Member
Profession: Personal Lines Manager, MMG Insurance
When she is not working, you can find her actively following her sons sports and activities, volunteering for the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute & Presque Isle Rotary Club, as well as enjoying skiing, golf, photography, lake time and travel adventures.
jill allen
Board Role: At-Large Member / Logistics & Programming Committees
Profession: COO of NFI North, a Human Service Agency
When Jill is not working, she’s searching for sea glass, traveling, reading, and cheering on her favorite sports teams.
Jennifer sweet
Board Role: At-Large Member / Logistics Committee
Profession: Healthcare
When not working, Jennifer’s time is spent with her beautiful children and animals. She loves being outside, enjoying all the beauty Maine has to offer.
Katelyn nickerson
Board Role: Logistics Chair
Profession: Senior Administrator & Small Business Owner
When she is not working, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her friends and family or curled up on the couch with a good audiobook. Her favorite part of MEWC is strengthening and inspiring women to become who they want to be.
SLOANE JUSTICE-ROSE (She/HER)
Board Role: DEI Chair / At-Large Member
Profession: Higher Education Administrator
When she is not working, Sloane reads science-fiction or fantasy genre tales checked out from the Portland Public Library. Her favorite part of MEWC is building deep relationships and learning from others in her community.
Sherry tompkins
Board Role: At-Large Member / Logistics Committee
Profession: Director, Civil Rights Office for State of Maine, Department of Transportation
When she is not working, Sherry enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren.
shelley porter
Board Role: Marketing Chair
Profession: Marketing Leader
When not slinging marketing strategies, Shelley enjoys treasure hunting at antique and thrift stores, travel, good food (especially sushi!), and spending time with her teenage son. In the summer, you can find her in the shallow ocean surf searching for ever-elusive sand dollars. She’s also a proud supporter of women-owned businesses.
Bonny rollender
Board Role: At-Large Member / Logistics Committee
Profession: Healthcare Management, Small Business Owner - Rytualist Aesthetics Bar Portland
When she is not working, Bonny enjoys hiking, gardening, fitness, music, and hanging out with her husband and grown triplets.
kelly wells
Board Role: At-Large Member / Marketing Committee
Profession: Chief Customer Officer and an HR Technology Company
When she’s not working, Kelly is a proud mom of two college kids and is often traveling for work or to visit her kids and family up and down the east coast. Since moving to Maine over 20 years ago, she loves to spend time hiking, exploring the coast or enjoying good food at our amazing restaurants. Kelly has spent her career supporting women in the workforce, particularly in the technology industry, and is passionate about expanding that effort through The Maine Women’s Conference board.