Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute
Non-profit OrganizationsMaine, United States11-50 Employees
The Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute is a Portland, Maine-based non-profit organization focused on developing leadership skills and confidence among high school girls. Founded in 2014, the institute offers a three-year program that engages students across Maine, supported by partnerships with 36 schools and a network of trained women advisors who mentor cohorts through the grade-specific themes of Values, Voice, and Vision. Each year, the program involves hundreds of participants—referred to as Olympia’s Leaders—who work to expand their sense of possible futures andLearn the capabilities needed to lead in personal, family, career, and community contexts. The organization describes its impact as statewide, with a history of graduating the first class in 2018 and maintaining an alumnae network that extends its influence beyond the classroom. A recent development includes events in collaboration with partners such as MMG Insurance, highlighting ongoing engagement within the community.