The Steering Committee for Uplift LA is charged with establishing programming and creating an annual calendar of events that are relevant for the rising professionals of the Lewiston Auburn metropolitan area. We always welcome members to join the Steering Committee and help give a fresh perspective on the direction of the organization.

If you are interested in joining or have questions regarding Uplift LA in general, please contact chair@upliftlamaine.com for more information.

2026 Steering Committee Members

Mikayla Plourde, Committee Chair
Bangor Payroll

Sarah Keady, Chair Elect
Redwood Support Co.

Matt Nash
Androscoggin Bank

Chase Cote
Mechanics Savings Bank

Jaclyn Bergmann
Gritty McDuff’s Auburn

Sandy Irish
DuBlois Realty Group

Matthew Shaw
Moments By Matt

Seth Vlahakos
Modern Woodmen of America

Patrick DeBlois
DeBlois Electric

David Pallazzolo
Camden National Bank

Sebastian Ciolino
TD Bank