Who We Are

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE MEMBERS

“Women, in particular, have an ability to knit themselves together with others and provide a circle around somebody to lift them up. I know that made the difference for me.”

SUPPORTERS

We are a united force for the advancement of single mothers and their children in Greater Portland. Through philanthropy, volunteerism, and advocacy, we are leading critical work that will positively influence single mothers’ ability to meet basic needs, give their kids a stronger start, and live longer, better lives.

Women United’s Mission is to inspire, educate, and engage women more deeply as positive change agents in support of the advancement of single mothers and their children in Greater Portland.

Diane Garofalo*
Steering Committee Co-Chair
Nicole Witherbee*^
Steering Committee and Investment Committee Co-Chair
Stacey Ryan*^
Investment Committee Co-Chair
Anna Blaney^
Elizabeth Baldwin^
Anne Dalton*
Leslie Gibbons*^
Kim Gray*
Vicki Gordan^
Cari Gorman*
Sarah Halpin^
Lily Hanstein*^
Beth LaBossiere^
Kaylene Mitchell^
Kimberly Newcomb*
Molly Reinfried^
Meredith Rousseau^
Megan Santiago^
Deanna Sherman*
Jennifer Shurman*
Stephanie Williams*^

*Steering Committee
^Investing Committee

Emily Bruce
Sara Byers
Diane Cipollone
Margaret Colford
Liz Cotter Schlax
Anne Dalton
Leslie Gibbons
Desmond Gilliard
Diane Garofalo
Vicki Gordan
Cari Gorman
Lisa Gorman
Marylou Murphy
Heather Paquette
Elaine Rosen
Deanna Sherman
Nicole Witherbee

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– Nicole Witherbee, Women United

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Special thanks to our 2017 members and sponsor organizations. Together, we raised $179,00 in 2017 and $300,000 since our launch in February 2017 – all to support the two-generational work of Women United.