Maine is home to many inspiring people—artists, attorneys, philanthropists, and countless others from diverse fields who are doing great things for our state. Today we speak with Katy Kelleher and Susan Grisanti of Maine magazine, who describe history of the “50 People” list in the July issue, and how the individuals who make up this list came to be chosen. We are also joined by Greg Powell, chairman of the Harold Alfond Foundation and one of Maine magazine’s 50 People, who is making a difference by championing health, education, and youth development across the Pine Tree State through programs such as the Alfond Challenge. Join our conversations and find inspiration for your life!
Guests
Susan Grisanti
Susan Grisanti is the editor-in-chief of Maine, Maine Home+Design, and Old Port magazines. Each year Susan helps create the list of 50 Mainers who are helping to shape the state in Maine magazine.
Katy Kelleher
Katy Kelleher is the managing editor of Maine magazine. For the 2014 July issue of Maine magazine, Katy researched, interviewed, and wrote the stories of the 50 inspiring Mainers who are working to shape our state.
Greg Powell
Greg Powell is the Chairman of Harold Alfond Foundation, a private foundation organized to fund charitable causes (mostly colleges) in the state of Maine. He is also the executive officer and president of Dexter Enterprises, Inc. Greg had worked with Harold Alfond for over 13 years to build Dexter Enterprises, the family wealth management firm. He took the reins at the Harold Alfond Foundation in 2007, after Mr. Alfond passed away.