Emerge Maine

Emerge Maine trainers are among the most sought after campaign consultants, advisors and staff in the state. Many of them have been involved in some of the most successful campaign and initiatives we’ve seen in recent election cycles. They come from backgrounds that span over fundraising, direct mail, field strategy, communications, press management and campaign messaging. They have won everything from school board races to Senate races, ballot measure campaigns to gubernatorial races.

Past and present trainers include:

• Kathryn Poindexter, Stones Phones
• Liz Chadderdon, The Chadderdon Group
• Sarah Bigney, AFL-CIO
• Maryanne Turowski, MSEA-SEIU, Local 1989
• Sean Smith, House Democratic Campaign Committee
• Chuck Quintero, Maine Senate Democrats
• Mary Erin Casale, Maine Democratic Party
• Sen. Emily Cain
• Hon. Hannah Pingree, Former Speaker of the House
• Hon. Libby Mitchell. Former Senate President and Gubernatorial Candidate
• Rep. Erin Herbig
• Rep. Anne Graham
• Secretary of State Matt Dunlap
• Attorney General Janet Mills
• Michael Moschella, Truman National Security Project
• K Harris Parnell, Donor Advisor
• Vanessa Sylvester, Maine State Nurses Association

This training is crucial for anyone thinking about running for office or working on campaigns.  First, there’s a great focus on the necessary skills.  But more importantly, the training provides an opportunity both unique to Emerge and vital in the political world – the ability tap into the powerful network of Emerge alumnae, trainers and supporters.  Don’t miss it.

Kathryn Poindexter, Stones' Phones