Lisa Roberts grew up in Yarmouth, Maine, and currently works for the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy. Before returning to Maine in 2017, she spent several years in New York City working in senior and affordable housing development. However, the majority of her career has focused on political organizing, directing local and national campaigns for…
We are at a pivotal point in our fight for a fair and just society, and the next few years will be an increasingly challenging time for many who are part of marginalized communities. I am deeply concerned that people are just going to give up – give up on being true to themselves and…
My mom passed away peacefully last week, with her loving family gathered by her side. She was 90 years young. As the matriarch and magnet of our large Irish American and French Canadian family, “Mimi” was the center of all family information, celebrations, and milestones. She kept in close contact with her large and extended…
On May 2, 2022, Governor Janet Mills signed L.D. 1539, “An Act to Provide Access to Fertility Care,” which affirms that all individuals should have affordable access to fertility medical care and can pursue their dreams of building families. EqualityMaine and many others advocated for this legislation, and the law officially took effect on January…
It is my distinct honor and privilege to stand before as executive director of EqualityMaine. When I was asked to be a volunteer 12 years ago, I didn’t realize this is what I was signing up for. Looking back, it’s the challenges we’ve overcome and relationships that have developed along the way that make this…