Join Rising Professionals and Employers
from Across Maine for
Resilience as a Foundation for Success: Empowering Rising Professionals

Uplift LA is proud to host the 2024 Magnetize Maine Summit, with a day that showcases professional development on relevant topics, with incredible speakers and presenters; all while showcasing the Lewiston Auburn region.

– – – Summit Agenda – – –

7:30-8:45   Registration

9:00   Welcome Remarks + Keynote

• • Yellow Light Breen, Maine Development Foundation
  • Matt Nash, Uplift LA + Androscoggin Bank
  • Dajuan Eubanks, Maine Celtics

10:00   Morning Session – Choose one of two options

11:45   Busses Depart for Lunch at Burnt Ends BBQ

1:30   Arrival at Central Maine Community College for Afternoon Sessions

1:45   Afternoon Session 1 – Choose one of five options

2:30   Break

2:45   Afternoon Session 2 – Choose one of five options

3:45   Busses Depart for Franco Center

4:00   Closing Remarks

4:30-5:30   Happy Hour directly Following on Franco Stage and Green Room

– – – Session Information – – –

Welcome Speaker | Yellow Light Breen, Maine Development Foundation
Key Note | Dajuan Eubanks, Maine Celtics

Morning Sessions
participants will choose one of these sessions

Morning #1  Inclusive Practices and Resilient Outcomes: Navigating Challenges Together

Moderator | Sara Poulin-Caron, Lydia Media
Panelist | Jagos Medenica, Working Fields
Panelist | Alex Pine, Great Falls Pride
Panelist | Amanda Karomba, Happy Haven
Panelist | David Pease, Bangor Savings Bank

Morning #2  Defining Your Professional Brand

Presenter | Ann Burrill, Androscoggin Bank

Afternoon Sessions
participants will choose two of these sessions

AI In The Workplace

Presenter | Dan Reed, SCORE Maine

 5 Gears of Productivity

Presenter | Tisha Bremner, Insightful Workplace Solutions LLC

Importance of Volunteerism

Presenter | Stephanie Gelinas, Andwell Health Partners
Presenter | Catherine Ryder, Spurwink

Owning Your Financial Health in 2024

Presenter | Matthew Nadeau, Modern Woodmen of America
Presenter | Bob Michaud, Auburn Savings Bank

Create an Abundance Mindset

Presenter | Alyssa Wright, Wright Collective