10/22/2026
🌍 ROTARY RECAP: A MORNING OF INSIGHT, CONNECTION, AND COMMUNITY! 🌍
This morning, the Rotary Club of Bangor Breakfast had the pleasure of welcoming **Adrián Arias-Palomo, Executive Director of the Maine MultiCultural Center (MMCC), and Pamela M. Proulx-Curry, Ph.D., former Executive Director and current Board member.**
It was an excellent and informative presentation that gave our members a deeper understanding of the MMCC’s nonprofit mission, the status and demographics of immigration in the Bangor area, and the important work being done to help immigrants and refugees, known as *New Mainers*, integrate into our community.
🤝 Building a welcoming community takes connection, understanding, and support.** The MMCC helps immigrant families navigate new opportunities, connect with essential resources, develop community partnerships, and build pathways toward independence and belonging.
Our speakers brought valuable perspectives shaped by their own professional journeys and their commitment to helping New Mainers thrive in the Greater Bangor area.
Meet our speakers:
🌟 Adrián Arias-Palomo, Executive Director - Originally from Spain, Adrián brings experience in public administration, financial management, education, and community engagement. Before coming to the United States, he worked as an auditor and budget officer at Spain’s National Research Council. He later taught Spanish in Maine schools and at the University of Maine. Today, he draws on that diverse background to connect immigrant families with resources, strengthen community partnerships, and help create opportunities for success.
🌟 Pamela M. Proulx-Curry, Ph.D., Board Member and Former Executive Director - A Lewiston native, Pam earned her B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Maine and her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of New Hampshire. Much of her career was spent in higher education and nonprofits connected to higher education. In 2023, she came out of semi-retirement to become the MMCC’s first Executive Director, serving until May 2026. She now continues her involvement through the organization’s Board of Directors.
A heartfelt thank-you to Adrián and Pam for sharing their knowledge and helping us better understand the people, experiences, and efforts that contribute to a stronger Greater Bangor community. 💙
At Rotary, we believe that meaningful connections and understanding are essential to service. This morning’s presentation was a wonderful reminder that **when we help people find belonging and opportunity, our entire community benefits.
