Who We Are
We are immigrants, 1st-3rd generation Americans, and long-term citizens — all committed to creating a culture of welcoming and belonging.
Board Officers:
Board President, Co-Founder, City Councilman, Portland Empowered
Board Vice President, Affiliated Scholar, USM Women and Gender Studies
Board Treasurer, Financial Advisor
Board Secretary, Author, Community Organizer
Board Members:
Writer, Researcher, Public Relations, Toderico Creative
Retired School Superintendent
Co-Founder, Public Librarian, Social Worker
Maine State Representative, Co-Director Gateway Community Services
Co-Founder, Children’s Book Editor and Educator
Catholic Charities Refugee and Immigration Services Case Worker
Advisory Board:
Director Diverse BookFinder, Bates College Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty
Author, Poet, Activist
Founders:
Co-Founder, ELL Educator
Co-Founder, Author, Educator, Storyteller
Co-Founder, Author, New Arrival Literacy Coordinator
Co-Founder, Author/Illustrator, Diversity Advocate
Staff:
Executive Director
Book & Donor Manager
Book Processor
Project Manager