Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute

Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute Raising the confidence, aspirations, and leadership skills of high school girls across Maine.

At this juncture in her illustrious career, Senator Snowe has placed her energies, and her legacy, on raising aspirations and confidence in future generations of Maine women by helping them develop leadership, collaboration, and problem solving skills. The Institute launched in 2015 using Olympia’s compelling personal story and her historic career as the inspiration to create a meaningful leadersh

ip experience for 10th-12th grade girls. Supporting Olympia in this work is a broad and diverse group successful women from all walks of life, as well as hundreds of corporate, individual, and foundation donors. With this tremendous support, the Institute has designed a three-year, evidence-based program focused on the themes "My Values" (sophomore year), "My Voice" (junior year), and "My Vision" (senior year). Each year offers an intensive one-day kick-off session in which all the girls hear from Olympia and other accomplished women, followed by monthly meetings with trained advisors and continued communication through a private online community. Participants in the program are 10th-12th grade girls who show great potential, but may not yet have experienced the opportunity to expand their views of their potential and the possibilities that exist for their futures, and for whom leadership skills may make a remarkable difference.

06/12/2026

Beyond grateful to the community helping us bring leadership full circle. 💟

06/11/2026
🚨 Don't miss your chance to register for the Institute's signature summer event!🎉 Annual Reception 🗓️ Thursday, June 11⏰...
06/03/2026

🚨 Don't miss your chance to register for the Institute's signature summer event!

🎉 Annual Reception
🗓️ Thursday, June 11
⏰ 5:30 - 7:00 PM
📍 Halo at the Point in Portland
🤝 Open to the public

➡️ Join the host committee or purchase tickets by June 5:
https://snoweleadershipinstitute.org/annual-reception/

Join us in celebrating the newest Olympia’s Leaders selected to join the Institute: Desiree, Elizabeth, Emily, Kchimera,...
06/01/2026

Join us in celebrating the newest Olympia’s Leaders selected to join the Institute: Desiree, Elizabeth, Emily, Kchimera, Jakobie, and Taylor of Presque Isle High School's Class of 2029.

For the next three years, these young women and future leaders will be mentored by Chantal Farnham and Heather MacKinnon of MMG Insurance

Congratulations, and welcome to the Institute!

Join us in celebrating the newest Olympia’s Leaders selected to join the Institute: Izzy Kaydie, Kayla, Mya, Poppy, and ...
05/31/2026

Join us in celebrating the newest Olympia’s Leaders selected to join the Institute: Izzy Kaydie, Kayla, Mya, Poppy, and Violet of Mount Ararat High School's Class of 2029.

For the next three years, these young women and future leaders will be mentored by Meaghan Lyndaker of General Dynamics | Bath Iron Works and Jane Martell of ClearPlan, LLC.

Join us in celebrating the newest Olympia’s Leaders selected to join the Institute: Hayley, Kiera, Sophia, and Sophie of...
05/31/2026

Join us in celebrating the newest Olympia’s Leaders selected to join the Institute: Hayley, Kiera, Sophia, and Sophie of Lisbon High School's Class of 2029.

For the next three years, these young women and future leaders will be mentored by Emily Lozoraitis of Colby College and Hunter Murrant of Northeast Bank.

Join us in celebrating the newest Olympia’s Leaders selected to join the Institute: Acadia, Amelia, Cc, Emelia, Emily, a...
05/30/2026

Join us in celebrating the newest Olympia’s Leaders selected to join the Institute: Acadia, Amelia, Cc, Emelia, Emily, and Jade of Edward Little High School's Class of 2029.

For the next three years, these young women and future leaders will be mentored by Kelsey Earle of the City of Auburn and Katie Shorey of Live + Work in Maine.

Join us in celebrating the newest Olympia’s Leaders selected to join the Institute: Andi, Caroline, Eliza, Kyra, Laila, ...
05/30/2026

Join us in celebrating the newest Olympia’s Leaders selected to join the Institute: Andi, Caroline, Eliza, Kyra, Laila, and Rachel of Medomak Valley High School's Class of 2029.

For the next three years, these young women and future leaders will be mentored by Steph Robbins of Camden National Bank and Katie White of Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter and Services.

Join us in celebrating the newest Olympia’s Leaders selected to join the Institute: Allee, Elly, Kayleigh, Krystina, Mac...
05/29/2026

Join us in celebrating the newest Olympia’s Leaders selected to join the Institute: Allee, Elly, Kayleigh, Krystina, Maci, and Sophie of Houlton High School's Class of 2029.

For the next three years, these young women and future leaders will be mentored by Christy Fitzpatrick, retired from a career at Colorado State University, and Ally Quinn of the MaineHealth Center for To***co Independence.

Congratulations, and welcome to the Institute!

Join us in celebrating the newest Olympia’s Leaders selected to join the Institute: Alayna, Celia, Gaea, Lithanna, and L...
05/29/2026

Join us in celebrating the newest Olympia’s Leaders selected to join the Institute: Alayna, Celia, Gaea, Lithanna, and Liz of Mount View High School's Class of 2029.

For the next three years, these young women and future leaders will be mentored by Lynn Cianchette, retired from a career at CIANBRO, and Wendy Weeks of Bangor Savings Bank.

Congratulations, and welcome to the Institute!

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Portland, ME
04101

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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