2023 2024 Report Annual
A MESSSAGE FROM CEO Jared Cash
Dear Alumni and Friends of the Mitchell Institute,
Thanks to your support, the past year was one of unprecedented progress and momentum at the Mitchell Institute.
I am deeply grateful to report that our generous friends and Alumni significantly increased their contributions in 2023 to both the annual fund and endowment, making it possible, once again, to expand the number of $10,000 Mitchell Scholarships funded by 20. This brings the total number of Mitchell Scholarships offered to 185 this year and represents the successful completion of the second phase of our plan to ultimately award 200 scholarships annually.
Sustaining and growing our annual revenue makes it possible for us to serve the increased number of Mitchell Scholars with a full array of social and financial support they need to succeed. With your continued investment, we will disrupt generational poverty for more Maine families, ensure that more hardworking young people in Maine have access to higher education, and provide communities statewide with a stronger and more educated workforce.
None of this success in support of Mitchell Scholars and our mission would have been possible without you. Thank you for matching the level of our aspirations with your financial contributions and for continuing to make Mitchell Scholars and our mission a philanthropic priority.
With gratitude,
Jared Cash President and CEO
$24.3 million AWARDED IN SCHOLARSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, AND CONTINGENCY FUNDS SINCE 1995
78%
3 thousand SCHOLARS AND ALUMNI WHO HAIL FROM EVERY COMMUNITY IN MAINE TO MORE THAN
OF MITCHELL SCHOLARS COME FROM FAMILIES MAKING LESS THAN MAINE’S MEDIAN INCOME 90%
GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE WITHIN 6 YEARS—30% POINTS HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE
WE WORK WITH YOUNG PEOPLE FROM EVERY CORNER OF MAINE WHO FACE UPHILL BATTLES ON THEIR WAY TO COLLEGE, AND WE LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD FOR THEM BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND A BROAD RANGE OF SUPPORTS. THROUGH OUR WORK, WE HELP MITCHELL SCHOLARS GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE AT A RATE THAT FAR EXCEEDS THE NATIONAL AVERAGE.
ANNUAL REPORT DEDICATION
The 2023–2024 Mitchell Institute Annual Report is dedicated in loving memory to Lauren Segal, a steadfast and generous supporter of Mitchell Scholars, a former Executive Committee member of the Institute’s Board of Directors, and former chair of the Board’s Scholarship and Research Committee.
Upon joining the Board in 2017, Lauren helped guide the organization with humanity and wisdom gained through her experience as CEO of the Greater Twin Cities United Way, the second-largest United Way in the nation, and later President of Scholarship America, the national organization for local chapters of Dollars for Scholars.
Lauren’s six years of Board service and leadership of the Scholarship and Research Committee were marked by significant growth in the organization’s support for Mitchell Scholars.
Based on a practice at Scholarship America, Lauren encouraged the Mitchell Institute to create a special fund to provide additional emergency financial support for Scholars. Today, the organization’s “Support Our Scholars Fund” annually provides about $30,000 to Scholars facing unexpected hardships that would otherwise derail their degree completion. She also advocated for expanding the number of Mitchell Scholarships awarded each year. Since then, the Mitchell Institute has awarded 40 more Mitchell Scholarships statewide.
Lauren, who is pictured with her husband of 40 years, Richard Grigos, at the Mitchell Institute’s MILE I Weekend for Scholars, succumbed to ALS on September 26, 2023. Her impact on the organization and Mitchell Scholars will be felt for generations to come.
Please visit bit.ly/SegalObituary to see Lauren’s remembrance in the Portland Press Herald
Scholarship more than a
YOUR SUPPORT FUELS A MISSION THAT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER
The mission of the Mitchell Institute—to increase the likelihood that young people from every community in Maine will aspire to, pursue, and achieve a college education—is as vital today as it was when Senator George J. Mitchell founded Maine’s premier scholarship organization nearly 30 years ago. Every year, we offer at least one $10,000 scholarship to a college-going graduate from each of Maine’s public high schools because we continue to believe in the timeless words of Senator Mitchell: “No one should be guaranteed success … but everyone should have a fair chance to succeed.” Since our founding in 1995, the Mitchell Institute has awarded $24.3 million in scholarship, fellowship, and contingency funds to more than 3,000 Scholars and Alumni who hail from every community in Maine.
WHY WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SO MUCH MORE THAN A SCHOLARSHIP
Through nearly three decades of experience and evidence-based research, we know that student success in college depends on more than money. Additional support and guidance during college increase Mitchell Scholars’ chances of attaining a degree, finding meaningful employment in Maine, and strengthening their communities long after college. The Mitchell Institute offers Scholars a broad range of wraparound supports and resources during and after college to help them hone leadership skills, find and pursue career exploration opportunities, and develop networks that are vital to finding satisfying and purposeful work. For more than 25 years, Scholars and Alumni have reported that the Mitchell Institute’s distinctive combination of financial and personal support makes a world of difference for them and their families. That’s why we say the Mitchell Scholarship is so much more than a scholarship—and it always will be.
MILE I
As high-achieving college students, Mitchell Scholars aren’t often able to step away from their studies, reflect on their purpose as Scholars, and build a sense of community with Institute staff and other Scholars outside their own colleges. Designed for current college students, the Mitchell Institute Leadership Experience (MILE) I Weekend is held in early October at the New England Outdoor Center in Millinocket. Participating Mitchell Scholars develop leadership, communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills while whitewater rafting on the Penobscot, hiking to the summit of Mount Katahdin, completing a community service project within Baxter State Park, and making friendships that will last a lifetime.
“MY TIME IN COLLEGE HAS TRULY PROVEN THAT THE MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP IS MORE THAN JUST A WAY TO HELP PAY FOR COLLEGE. IT COMES WITH A PHENOMENAL SUPPORT SYSTEM AND AN INCREDIBLE GROUP OF FRIENDS BUILT RIGHT IN. MILE I IS SUCH A FUN WAY TO CONNECT WITH OTHER SCHOLARS IN A DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENT WHILE ALSO CONNECTING WITH THE STATE OF MAINE.”
- Natalie Bickerstaff
Central High School, 2020 University of Maine, 2024
SCHOLAR Spotlight
Calais Middle/High School, 2022
Bates College, 2026
Bob Crewe Foundation Pioneer Scholar, 2022
If I had the opportunity to meet with a donor who was responsible for my Mitchell Scholar experience, first I would say thank you. I would also tell them how much being a Mitchell Scholar has impacted my life and how much it has helped me to grow into the person I am today. I experienced a lot of anxiety entering my first year of college, especially coming from such a rural community as Calais and going to a prestigious college like Bates. Being a Mitchell Scholar helped give me the confidence to enter that first year knowing that I had the ability to succeed.
TRISTAN SEAVEY
Fellowship Awards
The Mitchell Institute continues to offer awards of up to $1,500 to Scholars and Alumni to support their pursuit of career-related internships, professional certifications, study-abroad experiences, and service projects. These investments, which Scholars and Alumni can apply for and receive multiple times, empower them to pursue professional development opportunities regardless of financial hurdles. In 2023, the Mitchell Institute awarded nearly $99,000 in Fellowships to 83 Mitchell Scholars and Alumni.
SCHOLAR Spotlight
As a first-generation college student, the thought of navigating college was daunting. Through many coffee meetings and various visits to the Mitchell Institute, I forged genuine connections with mentors who not only believed in my potential but also encouraged me to push beyond my comfort zone. With the support of the Mitchell Fellowship, I was able to travel to Kenya, where I immersed myself in a rich tapestry of culture, community, and learning. The healthcare initiatives I experienced there shaped my vision of the kind of provider I hope to become. The impact of those I’ve met within the Mitchell Institute community transcends mere connections—their impact on my life is immeasurable, and I am grateful for the privilege of being part of such a remarkable community.
Lewiston High School, 2020 Wheaton College, 2024
Donald Roux Pioneer Scholar, 2020
MELINA MASSELLI
Contingency Funds
The Mitchell Institute continues to offer Scholars two additional sources of funding so that unforeseen or ongoing financial crises don’t deter them from degree completion. While the SOS (Supporting Our Scholars) Fund provides grants to Scholars who have encountered temporary financial challenges such as health emergencies or unexpected changes in their living circumstances, the SPARC (Subsidy Providing Assistance with Recurring Costs) Fund is available to help financially vulnerable Scholars with ongoing expenses and challenges, such as food insecurity, course materials, and transportation costs. Both funds help keep Scholars on track by allowing them to stay focused on their academic progress. In 2023, the Mitchell Institute awarded nearly $61,000 in contingency funding to 50 Mitchell Scholars.
ReceptionsCampus
No-Agenda Meetings Coffee
When Mitchell Scholars and Alumni have a question or two, the Mitchell Institute staff is quick to say, “A no-agenda coffee meeting could be just the thing for you.” Held virtually or at a place of their choosing, these chats provide Mitchell Scholars and Alumni with a chance to ask Institute staff a broad range of questions and learn about resources available to support their goals. Common topics raised by Scholars and Alumni include choosing a major, exploring internships and career opportunities, applying to grad school, and sharing personal and professional interests.
Held annually in fall and spring, receptions are opportunities to introduce Scholars to campus leaders and resources and help them build connections with other Scholars. The gatherings also provide staff with an opportunity to promote the Institute’s array of programs and supports.
MILE II
Striving for career success has long been a key part of the Mitchell Scholar culture and experience. Scholars know that to distinguish themselves in a competitive labor market, their classroom learning must be complemented by real-world experience gained through internships and knowledge gained through informational interviews with practitioners. To help Scholars learn how to navigate the internship search process as well as form the networks that can yield internship and career opportunities, the Mitchell Institute Alumni Council (MIAC) organizes the annual Mitchell Institute Leadership Experience (MILE) II in March. This daylong program is generously sponsored by Unum and provides more than 60 Mitchell Scholars and young Alumni with opportunities to meet with business and community leaders from across Maine and attend interactive sessions on topics such as developing resumes and cover letters that get noticed, sharpening interviewing skills, and how to activate your network for the internship and job search.
SCHOLAR Spotlight
Westbrook High School, 2019 Bowdoin College, 2023
Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Pioneer Scholar, 2019
When my high school’s college counselor described the Mitchell Scholarship as more than just financial support, I believed her, but the full extent of its significance was beyond my grasp. Nearly five years later, it stands as one of the most profound experiences of both my academic and professional journey. Being a part of the Mitchell Institute has meant receiving personalized care and attention. The informal coffee meetings with staff, who expressed a genuine interest in catching up and listening to my experiences, were unexpected yet deeply meaningful. Engaging with the Mitchell Institute’s network has opened doors to numerous events and opportunities, from the MILE II event to entrepreneurship workshops that even led to a career-defining trip to Silicon Valley. The support from the Institute has been a blessing not just to me but to my family as well, as my sister is also a Mitchell Scholar. We are deeply grateful for the lifelong support the Mitchell Institute provides.
PETHUEL MUTALENU
2023 Mitchell Scholars
The Mitchell Institute is pleased to award scholarships at each of the public high schools across Maine, from Traip Academy in Kittery to Madawaska High on the Canadian border.
Androscoggin
Asha Abdisamad
Alexia Barnes
Najma Bore
Abigale Bsullak
Abigail Faucher
Maria Groover
Alexandria Gutshall
Aylin Noble Ramirez
Alexis Spencer
Aroostook
Areli Anguiano
Lillian Bray
Jennah Brooks
Micah Calhoun
Jenna Cochran
Nickie Deschaine
Heidiann Echeverria
Brady Gagnon
Matthew Herrick
Hope Howland
Joseph Lemieux
Christopher Nelson
Olivia Ouellette
Connor Pelletier
Mariah Peterson
Christopher Tardie
Elyssa Violette
Cumberland
Fatumo Abdirahman
Gwyneth Adrian
Abdullah Alzamili
Bryce Baker
Emma Bennett
Lydia Branson
Gwendolyn Catalano
Teada Chhem
Isaac Glidden
Ahmednoor Hassan
Hannah Holmwood
Annie Jackson
Baqer Jalil
Lillian Johnson
Nolan Kalil
Tyler Lafontaine
Victoria Leavitt
Narciso Massala
Zina Mohamed
Mayinga Mukinayi
Oliver Perry
Alden Rice
Jared Similien
Jack Smart
Miriam Tiani
Adele Weaver
Trenton White
Kieran Wilkins
Franklin
Lily Bailey
Katelyn Daggett
Abigail Wilcox
Daxxtyn Williams
Hancock
Emily Gagnon
Aiden Griffin
Ayda Holyoke
Hallie Hudson
Moses Lincoln
Sol Lorio
Shakhnoza Mirzoyeva
Kennebec
Malak Alkattea
Lucas Boucher
Sydney Dayken
Olivia Degen
Kamryn Dube
Tessa Farrenkopf
Mary Hatt
Esmé Jamison
Malachi Lowery
Ava Moody
Kadence Reynolds
Alexis Rideout
August Shorey
Dylan Staples
Lucas Wheeler
Joanna Zhang
Knox
Sophie Hansen
Adelaide Hendricks
Benjamin Jones
Joseph Lazaro
Willow McConochie
Lincoln
Trishelle Ames
Savannah Compare
Michaela LaCrosse
Cory Ricker
Madison Westrich
Oxford
Carlyssa Baker
Keira Greene
Trent Holman
Amelia Johanson
Gabriel McKenney
Pauline Peirce
Zackary Putnam
Alexis Richards
Emma Stevens-Belanger
Penobscot
Lilliana Ainsworth
Karessa Anderson
Elizabeth Arnold
Cote Briggs
Sydney Campbell
Rosabel Cray
Isaac Hainer
Zachary Holt
Paige Inforati
Dellana Kessler
Camron Lothrop
Orianna McIntire
Ryan Mulligan
Elisa Picariello
Devyn Robinson
Solomon Susen
Ashton Walton
Loralee Wimmer
Piscataquis
Imaan Ali
Alexa Bjork
Kendall Kimball
Kirsten Marshall
Eion McCloskey
Frederick Shaw
Sagadahoc
Elizabeth Anderson
Alexa Cressey
Miles Hibl
Max Viselli
Somerset
Alyssa Ardry
Olivia Askew
Alonna Battis
Luke Carey
Kyleigh Hawes
Kristian Jacques
Matthew Johnson
Kyle Siebert
Maddy Thorndike
Lawrence Trask
Waldo
Jacey Bock
Cole Ellis
Dakota Jones
Jett Lindelof
Maiara Rebordão
Ella Sawyer
Kiana Spaulding
Washington
Ryleigh Bassett
Sierra Colbeth
Matthew Haire
Anna Li
Tia Murphy
Daniela Myers
Madison Napoli
Dehkin Sockabasin
Madison Warnock
York
Renee Bergeon
Nina Cesario
Madelyn Dow
Clayton Durepos
Willa Ferris
Hayden Furber
Hannah Haggerty
Sienna Hilbourne
Benjamin Moore
Sophia Isabel Mosqueda
McKenna Peaslee
Oliver Sigouin
STEPHEN B. CENTER SCHOLARS
Every year, Unum supports five Stephen B. Center Diversity Leadership Scholars. These scholarships honor Mr. Center, who championed diversity in the workplace and the community, always inspiring others to value differences and eliminate discrimination.
ALFOND SCHOLARS
To recognize the extraordinary investment the Harold Alfond Foundation has made in the Mitchell Institute, each year sixteen Scholars, the most promising from each county, are named Alfond Scholars.
2023 REVENUE BY SOURCE 2023 EXPENSES
Endowment Withdrawal: $1,525,000
Individuals: $938,618
Foundations: $356,562
Corporations: $258,679 Total: $3,078,859
Note: Please call if you would like to receive a copy of
Scholarships: $1,484,825
Scholar
Development: $277,237
Administration: $118,283
Total: $3,093,728
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Leadership
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Senator George J. Mitchell Honorary Chairman
Sara Burns, Chair
Najla Frayha, Vice Chair
Abigail Diaz, Second Vice Chair
Tony DiSotto ’99
Bruce A. Epstein
Joseph Foley
Brian Harris ’07
Nathan Kinney ’08
Christina Marie Lemieux ’95
Scott T. Maker
Carmita L. McCoy
Heather Mitchell
Jonathan Moody
Alison C. Nathanson
Christopher Pierce
Elyse Pratt-Ronco
Paul Suitter ’05
Virginia Swain
Kate Wilkinson
Dr. Rebecca Wyke
SENATOR’S CIRCLE
Margie Bride, Chair
Michele Martin ’99, Vice Chair
Tim Agnew
J. Duke Albanese
Barbara Atkins
Charles de Sieyes
Gena Canning
Dan Coyne
Dan Crewe
Roger Deitz
Pat Eltman
Rebecca Watt Epstein
Peter Fendler
Mary Mitchell Friedman
Dee Dee (Thibodeau) Fusco
Julie Goldberg
David Johnson
Rob Kilroy
Catherine Lee
Mary McAleney
Rebecca Mills
Bill Mitchell
Carol Mitchell
Jim Morris
Jeff Nathanson
Merle Nelson
Harold Pachios
David Reynolds
Malcolm Rogers
Zoe Sahloul
Anne Swift-Kayatta
Christine Williams
ALUMNI COUNCIL
Bethany Schulberg ’13, President
Nancy Billings ’15
Caleb Cullen ’15
Kate Durost ’03
Andy Estrada ’08
Molly Foley ‘15
Kayla Girardin ’13
Michelle Henaire ’12
Sierra Kuun ’13
Trevor Lyford ‘14
Brittney Nickerson ’14
Frankie Pappalardo ’14
Paige Shortsleeves ’13
Elliott Simpson ’14
STAFF
Jared Cash President & CEO
Jeff Candura Director of Development
Kristen Case Scholar Research and Grants Manager
Marc Glass Brand and Communications Director
Alex Carrier Hitchcox Events Manager
Andrea Mitchell Programs Manager
Casey Near Scholarship Director
Lisa Sirois Finance Director
Adam Thibodeau ’01 Scholarship Operations Manager
Legacy Society Mary Mitchell
ANONYMOUS (4)
PENNY AND RICHARD ARMSTRONG
BARBARA ATKINS
MACKY BENNETT*
JAMES A. BOYD*
MARGIE BRIDE
DAVID ELLIOTT
BOB AND MARCIA ELLIS
PATRICIA ELTMAN
MARY CHRISTINE FEENEY*
MARY MITCHELL FRIEDMAN
MARY AND PHIL GALPERIN
TRACY GAY
RICHARD AND PRISCILLA GOFF
LAUREN SEGAL* AND RICHARD GRIGOS
JAN AND GEORGE HARTMAN
COLLETTE HOWE
CYNTHIA HOWLAND*
FRANK AND ELLIE LANGLOIS*
FRANK AND CLAIRE LEONARD*
PETER AND KATHLEEN LESLIE
CHARLES AND JUDY MICOLEAU
BILL MITCHELL
To honor the legacy of Mintaha “Mary” Mitchell, mother of Senator George J. Mitchell, the Mary Mitchell Legacy Society recognizes those who have committed to including the Mitchell Institute in their wills or trusts. To find out how you can join, please contact Jeff Candura, Director of Development, at 207.358.7733.
CAROL MITCHELL
CYNTHIA MITCHELL
GEORGE MITCHELL
JEFFREY AND ALISON NATHANSON
STEPHEN E. AND CATHERINE PAPPAS*
LAWRENCE RALSTON*
HEATHER RIES
JIM AND LYNN SHAFFER
VIRGINIA SWAIN
CHRISTINE WILLIAMS
* deceased
2023 Donors Our
Donor listing includes cash and securities received between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. Every effort has been made to ensure this report is accurate. Please call the Mitchell Institute with any omissions or corrections and accept our sincere apologies.
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
$10,000+ Abbott
Anonymous (2)
Barbara Atkins
Ayco Charitable Foundation
Back Bay Tower
Jon Bahrt
Richard Barringer and Martha Freeman
Weston* and Elaine Bonney
Sara Burns and Bob Allen
Charles Butt
Gena Canning
Central Maine Power
Crewe Foundation
Chagit and Roger M. Deitz
Bruce and Rebecca Epstein
Fisher Charitable Foundation
Joseph Foley and Patricia O’Carroll
Judy Glickman Lauder and Albert B. Glickman Foundations
Lisa Gorman
Peter and Harriette Griffin
Janet Igel in honor of Meg Baxter ✿
John T. Gorman Foundation H
David Johnson and Charrisse Kaplan
William Kayatta, Jr. and Anne Swift-Kayatta
Kennebec Savings Bank
KeyBank
L.L.Bean
Mills 2023 Transition and Inaugural Committee
Bill and Vicki Mitchell
Senator and Mrs. George Mitchell
The Moriah Fund
Eleanor Morrell
Norway Savings Bank
Christopher and Nancy Pierce
Linda and Stuart Price
Sam L. Cohen Foundation
Virginia Swain
TD Bank
Galen and Sue Todd
Unum
WEX
BENEFACTOR’S CIRCLE
$1,000-$9,999
Acadia Cove Scholarship Fund
Tom and Sheila Adams
Timothy and Aileen Agnew
Duke and Nancy Albanese
Allen Financial Group
Peter and Lori Anastos
Anonymous (2)
William and Sally Arata
James and Margery Arsham in memory of Ben Deitz
Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
Baker Newman & Noyes
Bangor Savings Bank
The Barmore Fund
Grace Berestecki
Bernstein Shur
BerryDunn
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Joceline Boucher
Bowdoin College
Ann and Richard Bresnahan
Marjorie Bride and Terry McEnany
Becky Brodigan
Franklin and Susan Burroughs, Jr.
David and Susan Carlisle
Paul and Patty O’Brien Carrier
Jared Cash and Mallory Brooke
Peter and Karen Chapman
The Honorable and Mrs. David Cohen
Scott Colford
College Club of Portland
Christina Consigli
Consigli Construction
Michael and Katherine Coster
The Cousins’ Charitable Foundation
CsONE Benefit Solutions [
Richard and Judy Curtis H
Dead River Company
Mike and Sarah Del Tergo
Diane Dewhirst and Bob Hickmott
Abby and Dos Diaz ✿
Mike and Denise Dubyak
Marcia and Bob Ellis in memory of Ted Casher
Jacqueline Ellis
Amos Eno
Elaine Epstein and Jim Krachey
Estate of Steven Levine in memory of John and Prinella Mitchell
Ann Famolare
Peter and Karen Fendler
Mark Fernandez and Anne Devine
Rollin and Averil Fessenden
Linda and Michael Fetters in memory of Ann Lamb
Sue Fitzgerald
Fluid Imaging Technologies
Aurilla Fusco
Wendy Gibbs
Robert Gips and Karen Harris
Richard Goff
Gorham Savings Bank
Richard Grigos ✿
Dennis Haines
Mark Haley
Peter and Jocelyn Handy
Hannaford Supermarkets
Brian and Stacey Harris
Catherine and Jeff Honeycomb
Troy Huynh [
K.C. and Lee Jones ✿
Rob and Diane Kilroy
Nathan Kinney
Robert and Arlene Kogod
Andrew Leblanc
Lee Auto Malls
Philip Licari and Caroline Phillips-Licari
Barry and Elizabeth Lipton in memory of Harry Beskind
Lockton
Ingrid and Christopher Loh
Charis Loveland
Dawn Madore-Bourgoin and Scott Bourgoin
Maine Medical Center and MaineHealth
Scott Maker and Andrea Cianchette Maker
Michele Martin
Martin’s Point Health Care
Jay McCloskey
Karen McDonald
MELMAC Education Foundation
MEMIC
Charles and Judy Micoleau H
Mile High United Way
Suzanne and Paul Mitchell
Mary Mitchell Friedman
Jeff and Alison Nathanson
Nellie Mae Education Foundation
Merle and Leonard Nelson
Harriet and Steven Passerman
Edward and Ann Pierce
James and Mary Pierce
Pine State Trading
Paige Piper and Robbie Carroll
Martha Pope
Stephen Poulos
Greg and Amy Powell
PretiFlaherty
ProSearch
Hilary Rapkin and William Stiles
R.M. Davis
Patricia Riley
Malcolm and Susan Rogers
Abby Saffold
Stephen Schwartz
Andrew Short and Andrea Vizoso
Sara Charette and David Sinnett
Smith Family Charitable Trust
Spectrum Healthcare Partners
Sudarsky Family Foundation
Wendy and Eric Suehrstedt
The Roux Institute
Turner Construction
The Tyler Foundation
University of Maine Foundation
University of New England
Uprise Partners
Christopher and Gina Vickers
Jacqueline Walker
Jill Ward
Anne Carney and David Wennberg
Natalie West and Robert Sellin
Christine Williams
Faith Williams
Tim and Liz Williams
Wipfli
Rebecca Wyke
Zachau Construction
The Zisson Foundation
Jan Paul Zonnenberg
SUPPORTER
$1 - $999
Alex Agnew and Lisa Markushewski
Ming Feng Albert
Michelle and Nicholas Allen
Tom Allen
Brandon Almy
Lawrence and Patricia Alquist
Thoalfakar Alsaady
AmazonSmile Foundation
Audrey Amidon
Catherine Anatone
Louisa Anderson
Michelle Anderson
Margaret Angell
Anonymous
Anonymous in memory of Martha Roberts
Anonymous in memory of John & Prinella Mitchell
Rich and Linda Arenberg
Margaret Arnold
Liz Atwood
Noah Aube
Ernest and Sally Babcock v David Backer
Beverly Baker H
Julie and Doug Baker ✿
Scott Ballard
Thomas Barclay and Lucy Norvell
Jean Barker
Frederick Barton and Kathryn Lunney v
Greg and Amy Baskin ✿
Susanne Battit
Gwendolyn Beacham
David and Susan Beattie
Michael Beaudoin and Molly Morell
Emma Beaudry
Donna Beck
Henry Beck
Jamie Beland
Brittney Bell
Grace Bell
Robert and Mary Beth Benoit
Emmy Bernard
Nancy Billings
Frederick and Janet Bishop
Kristin Bishop
Brionna Blodgett in honor of George Stevens Scholars
Heidi Bonner
Michelle Boucher
Mike Bourque
Loren Bowley Dow
Senator Peter Bowman
Heather Boyd
Regan Bragg
Celeste Branham
Rob Breed
David and Nancy Brenerman in honor of Meg Baxter
Seth Brewster
Lori Ann Brigham v
Allie Bromley
Dale and Stacey Brooker
Reade and Martha Brower
Kelly Bryant [
Ross Bryant
Adrian Buckley
Al Bugbee and Sheri Piers
Erika Burns
George and Betsy Burns v
Jarrod Burton
Patrick Callaghan
Elizabeth Callahan
Kathy Callnan
Anne Campbell
Julie Canniff and Karl Smith
Keith and Maria Canning
Michael Cantara in honor of Lee Umphrey
Jim and Jesse Cardosi
Robert Carolla
Sarah and Chip Carpenter
Anita Carroll
Linda and Al Carroll
Julia Cayer
Philip Chambers
Chris and Pat Cherry
Christopher Chornyak
Tony and Diane Cipollone H
Robert Clark
Susan Clary
Lesley Clunie
Colby College
Committee to Elect Harriette L. Chandler
Alexander Cornell du Houx
Zoe and Justin Costa
Coleman Costello
Aspen Cote
Catherine Cote
Sabrina Cote
Cassandra Cote Grantham
Eileen Coyne
Jeanne and Terry Creegan ✿
Crossway Family Dental
Caleb Cullen
James and Cecilia Cumming
Michael Cummings
Katherine Curtis
Kaitlyn Dal Molin
Nicholas and Hadley Dambrie
Kimberly Dao
Brady Davis
Laurie Davis
Melinda Davis
Holly Deery
Brandy DeMerchant
Kyle Dempsey
Nicole Derr
Jared and Jennifer des Rosiers
Amy Deschaines and Mahlia Carey
Ryanne Desjardins
Denise Desrochers
Eric Diamon
Matt DiAngelo
Bernadette DiRe
Anthony and Elizabeth DiSotto
Peggy Divincenzo ✿
Ann Dorney and David Axelman
Allison Doughty
James Doughty
Erika Douglass
Frank Douglass
Jessica Drescher
Dakotah Dugan
Devin Dukes
Kate Durost
Teresa Easterbrooks
Barbara Edmond ✿
Logan Edwards
Charles Einsiedler
Samuel and Linda Emerson
Epsilon Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma in memory of Georgene Coombs
Dave and Nancy Erb
Beverly and Donald Esson
Andrew Estrada
Jon and Paula Eustis
Michael and Martha Fasulo
Oliver Fein and Charlotte Phillips
Andrew Fenniman
Joan Ferrini-Mundy
Sean Findlen
John Fitzpatrick Jr.
Leslie Fleisher v
Molly Foley
Kevin and Madeline Forrest
Chelsey Fortin-Trimble
Kayla Frank
Najla Frayha and Ramzi Saba
Donald Friedman v
Gerald* and Sharyn Friedman v
Iris Gagne
Brian and Ramona Gallagher ✿
Nicolas Gallant
Phyllis Gansz-Greene
Ed Gardner
Lynne Garrow ✿
Diane Garthwaite
Domna Giatas
Kayla Girardin
Gary and Kathleen Glick
Julie Goldberg
Isobel and Jared Golden
Hallie Goldfarb
Aaron Goodine
John and Marie Gower
Timothy and Meghan Graffam
Patricia and Jason Grigos ✿
Rachel Groenhout
Robert Guerette
Mengting Guo
Kim and Jim Gustafson ✿
Joseph and Merna Guttentag
Sarah Guzman
Cyrus Hagge and Jessica Tomlinson
William Hall H
Emily Hall Greeley
Jason and Colleen Hallee
Kala Hamilton
Peter and Cynthia Harbage
Matthew Harmon
Joan Harrigan
Stephen Hart and Elizabeth Marchak
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
William Harwood
Eric and Sarah Haskell
Peter Haynes
Monica Healy
Michelle Henaire
Bruce and Virginia Henkle
Tracy Hill and Cathy Gore v
John and Rosemary Hilley
Dustin Hilt and Bailey Woodhull
Alexandrea Hitchcox
Ellen Hodgkin
Helen Holman
Honor Roll Trustees of Scholarship America ✿
John and Jill Hooper ✿
Alysha Houldsworth
Leslie Ann Howard and Rick Stulgaitis ✿
Kate Howell
Cynthia Howland *
Alexandra Huff
Leah Hughes
Shannon Hulst
Husson University
Jen Huynh
Kim Huynh
William and Summer Hyland
Sylvia and Stuart Infantine v
Charles Jacobs and Rebecca Stanley
Leila Jahncke
Neil and Heather Jamieson
Jami Jandreau
Caroline Janover in honor of Ginny Swain
David Janse and Judith Greene-Janse
Christine and Ben Jenkinson
Laura Johnson
Bruce and Pamela Jones
Dylan Jones
Benjamin Jordan
Jason Judd
Bob June
Courtney Jurson
Emmaly Jurson
Paul and Meg Kasuba
Ericka Katz
Elizabeth Kean
Arthur Keller and Mark Gauthier
Rebecca Keller Scholl
Kennebunk Savings Bank
Joyce Kennedy
Robin Kessler
Joan and John Kierstead
Kathleen Kilbride
Callan Kilroy
Kyle Kilroy
Myung Kim and Jaqui Kim
Harry Kimball
Mariah Kimball
Amy Kingman in honor of Hank Burns
Robert and Desiree Kinley
Caitlin and Bob Kirby
Michael Klein and Louisa Barnhart
Dan Koloski
Connor Kreider
Sigrid Kuebler
Jaclyn Kugell Yezerski
Sierra Kuun
Matthew Lagarde
Nicholas LaJoie
Sara Laliberte
David and Kelly Landry
Monique Larocque
Alanna Larrivee
Lydia Larson
Estelle Lavoie v
John Layman
Christina Lemieux and Anthony Oragano
Megan Leonard
Lever for Change
Robert Lightfoot and Susan Walker
Live and Work in Maine
Andrew Livingston
Jason and Allison Long
Karen and Neil Lovett [
Jack Lufkin
Trevor Lyford
Laura Lyons H
Erin Macey
Machias Savings Bank
Marina MacKinnon
Adam Mahar
Julia Maine
Maine Community College System
Maine Maritime Academy
Karola and David Mait
James Mallar
Rebecca Mathews
Minna Mathiasson
Abby Mayne
Robert McAfee
Alexandra McAuliff
Andrew McAuliff in honor of Alex McAuliff
Taylor McCafferty
James and Martha McCarthy
Owen and Holly McCarthy
Carmita McCoy
Brad McCurtain
Maeve McGowan
DeCourcy McIntosh
David McKelvey
Dan McKersie
Kathleen McKersie
Julianne McLaughlin
John McNaughton
Joseph and Elizabeth McSwain
Bill and Marge Medd
Kendal Millard
Ron Milliken and Elizabeth Jennings
Governor Janet Mills
Ann Mitchell
Carol Mitchell and Deen Haleem
Janet Mitchell in memory of Steve Heath v
Robert and Jen Montgomery-Rice
Sandra Moore
Molly Moran ✿
Nancy Morrell
Jim and Lisa Morris
Jen and Robert Morton
Andrew and Courtney Mueller
Nhi Mulkern
Deborah and Peter Murray
Emily Murray
Roberta Muse ✿
Edmund Muskie
Marina and Tom Myers
Jagtar Narula
Kathleen Newman
Son Nguyen
Brittney Nickerson
Stanley Nickerson
Chelsea Noble
Lisa and Christopher Nolan
Norman O’Reilly
Rebecca and Stacy Obenhaus ✿
Brett O’Brien
Sarah Olson
David Olyphant
Omicron Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma
Harold Osher *
Theresa Overall
Harold and Claudia Pachios
Thomas Page
Mason and Caroline Palmatier
Francesco Pappalardo
Julie Paquette
Tiffany and Adam Parker
Adam and Kristin Parys
Toni Passerman
Emily Payne
Tony Payne
Bob and Susan Peck
Rob Perez H
Edward and Catherine Peterson
Jeff and Ida Peterson
Dian Petty
Elek Pew
David Pham
Tamara Phillips
Brett and Suzanne Pingree
Jason and Jacquelyn Pinkham
Sarah and John Pinkham
Allie Platts
Robert and Debbie Pohorenec
Susan Ponwith ✿
William Popov
Kay Porter
Donna Power
Roddy and Diane Powers H
Elyse Pratt-Ronco and Larry Ronco
Joseph and Gail Purington
Amy Qiu
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Colleen Quint
Lenore Rapkin in memory of Norman Rapkin
Janet Rathbun
Elizabeth Raymond and Jim Pagliarini ✿
Grace Reef
Ford and Karen Reiche v
Kathleen and U. Charles Remmel
Christopher Reuter
Michael Reutershan
David Reynolds and Felicity Kerr
Ashley Richardson
Marie Ring
Jason Roberge
Luis Rovayo
Susan Russell
Lily Sage
Saint Joseph’s College
Terry Samway in honor of Margaret Samways
Tim and Anne Marie Samway
Margaret Samways
Patricia Sarcone
Nancy Winetrout Schenck
Mical Schneider
Scholarship America ✿
Carol Schreck ✿
Pam Schreurs and Carol Enke ✿
Karen Schroeder
Bethany Schulberg
Nick Semenuk H
Esi Seng and Stuart Rogers
Andy Serwer H
Andrew Shaka [
Shaw’s
Mark Shirk ✿
Sean Sibley
Drew Sigfridson
Stephen Siket H
Janet Silvers
Elliott Simpson
Lisa Sirois ✿
Kevin Slater
Christopher Smith
George Smith
Margaret Smith
Patricia Smith v
Bill Smith and Pam Perkins
Louise Soucy
Rebecca and Stephen Spear
Spinnaker Trust H
Kenneth Spirer and Joan Leitzer
Robert Spivey
Barbara St Clair
Scott Stacey and Tammy Davenport
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Gregory Stuart
Josh Sturtevant
Sharon Sudbay
Paul Suitter
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Joseph and Sara Taddeo
Mamiko Taniguchi
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Adam Thibodeau
Thomas College
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Anna Turner
Dennis and Lydia Tuttle
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Mara Ubans
United Way of Kennebec Valley
University of Maine
University of Maine at Augusta
University of Maine at Farmington
University of Southern Maine
Tracy Urquhart
Paul Vagnini
Barry and Judith Valentine
Todd Valentine
Jessica Violette
Sabrina Vivian
Johann von Hoffmann
Emily Wagner
Alex Wall
Nicholas Wall
Daniel Wallace
Walt Disney Company
Edward Walworth
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David Warren
Robin Warren
Jessica Watson
Peter and Margie Webster v
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Daniel Willett
Leo Wing
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Michael P. Wood
Steve and Donna Woodard
The Honorable John and Beverly Woodcock
Mary and George Wright
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Ruth Yeazell
Laurie Yergin in honor of Alexia Barnes
Alec and Brylie Young
Laura Young
B. Lee Zacharias ✿
Charlie Zachau
Caroline Zedella
LAUREN TURCOTTE SEAVEY SCHOLAR Spotlight
Bangor High School, 2019 University of Maine, 2023
Edward and Barbara Atkins
Pioneer Scholar, 2022
I remember the day I found out I received the Mitchell Scholarship. Knowing that this scholarship was going to make it possible for me to attend college filled me with relief and excitement for the future, but I don’t think I ever anticipated just how much the Mitchell Institute was going to have an impact on me. It will forever be more than just a scholarship. As an alumna of the Mitchell Institute, I look back on all the friendships I have made with fellow Scholars, the connections I was able to make attending MILE I and MILE II, and the support I received from the Mitchell Institute staff, and I can’t help but feel so fortunate that I was part of something that is not only beneficial to me, but to thousands of Maine students across the state.
2023 Pioneer Scholars
The Pioneer Scholar Program, a partnership between generous supporters and the Mitchell Institute, provides the opportunity to recognize specific Mitchell Scholars and Alumni who, through their contributions to school and community and their demonstration of certain qualities—as students and as citizens—stand out for acknowledgment.
HAROLD ALFOND PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes the Mitchell Scholar from Dexter Regional High School
ELISA PICARIELLO
Husson University 2027
HAROLD ALFOND PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes the Mitchell Scholar from Messalonskee High School
JOANNA ZHANG
Harvard University 2027
EDWARD AND BARBARA ATKINS
PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes a Mitchell Scholar attending the University of Maine who has an interest in marketing and communications, with an emphasis on graphic arts and design
NATHAN CURTIS
University of Maine 2024
AVANGRID FOUNDATION AND CENTRAL MAINE POWER PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes a Mitchell Scholar pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math
CHRIS NELSON
University of Maine 2027
BOB BAHRE PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes the Mitchell Scholar from Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School
ALEXIS RICHARDS
University of Maine at Machias 2027
BATH IRON WORKS | BUZZ FITZGERALD
PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes a Mitchell Scholar who is a child or grandchild of a BIW employee, and who embodies the characteristics of leadership and compassion for which Buzz Fitzgerald was known
ALEXIA BARNES
University of Vermont 2027
MORTON K. AND JANE BLAUSTEIN
PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes a first-generation college student and a student from a recently immigrated family
MALAK ALKATTEA
Husson University 2027
JACK AND CHARLIE CANNING
PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes a Mitchell Scholar from the greater Augusta area who has demonstrated academic growth, leadership, and enthusiasm for the community
TUCKER BOUDREAU
University of Maine at Farmington 2026
CASELLA PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes a Mitchell Scholar entering the field of environmental studies
OLIVIA OLSON
Middlebury College 2021
SAM L. COHEN FOUNDATION
PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes the Mitchell Scholar from Biddeford High School
MCKENNA PEASLEE
University of Southern Maine 2027
SAM L. COHEN FOUNDATION
PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes the Mitchell Scholar from Portland High School
ABDULLAH ALZAMILI
Bates College 2027
SAM L. COHEN FOUNDATION
PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes the Mitchell Scholar from Thornton Academy
BENJAMIN MOORE
University of Southern Maine 2027
COLLEGE CLUB OF PORTLAND PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes a female Mitchell Scholar from Cumberland County
ADELE EDELAWIT
Husson University 2027
COYNE FAMILY PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes the Mitchell Scholar from South Portland High School
JACK SMART
Bowdoin College 2027
BOB CREWE FOUNDATION
PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes a Mitchell Scholar who is majoring in the field of Art or Music and/or is a member of the LGBT community, reflecting the Crewe Foundation’s support of aspiring artists and LGBT rights
MJ JOHANSON
Gettysburg College 2027
BEN DEITZ PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes a Mitchell Scholar who is unconventional, passionate, perceptive, creative, caring, and generous
SIENNA HILBOURNE
Vassar College 2027
LEON AND LISA GORMAN
PIONEER SCHOLAR IN HONOR OF SENATOR GEORGE J. MITCHELL
recognizes a Mitchell Scholar who has demonstrated strong qualities of leadership, character, and hard work
ALAIJAH RUBIANES
Bowdoin College 2024
JOHN AND NELLIE JACKSON
PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes a student attending Maine Maritime Academy who represents personal humility and hard work
KEEGAN BROOKS
Maine Maritime Academy 2026
ANN LAMB PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes a Mitchell Scholar from Falmouth High School who has demonstrated a love of reading or literacy work, a commitment to environmental preservation or education, and an enthusiasm for community service
HANNAH HOLMWOOD
University of Maine at Farmington 2027
SHEPARD LEE PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes the Mitchell Scholar from Lewiston High School
ASHA ABDISAMAD
Bates College 2027
BILL AND VICKI MITCHELL PIONEER
SCHOLAR IN HONOR OF PAUL AND YVETTE MITCHELL
supports the programs that unlock the potential of Mitchell Scholars and recognizes a Mitchell Scholar who has taken full advantage of these opportunities
NATALIE LAROCHE
Smith College 2023
GEORGE AND MINTAHA MITCHELL
PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes the Mitchell Scholar from Waterville High School in memory of George and Mintaha Mitchell
AUGUST SHOREY
University of Maine at Farmington 2027
SENATOR GEORGE J. MITCHELL
PIONEER SCHOLAR
is in recognition of leadership, character, and perseverance
CHARIS LOVELAND
Bates College 2002
HEATHER MACLACHLAN MITCHELL
PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes a Mitchell Scholar who has demonstrated an interest in literature and an aptitude for writing
LYDIA BRANSON
Bowdoin College 2027
JANET FRASER MITCHELL
PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes a Mitchell Scholar at Colby College, with a preference toward those majoring in English literature
BRYCE BAKER
Colby College 2027
JOHN AND PRINELLA MITCHELL
PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes a Mitchell Scholar-Athlete who demonstrates the qualities of sportsmanship and leadership in and out of competition
ISAAC HAINER
Clark College 2027
PAUL AND YVETTE MITCHELL
PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes a Mitchell Scholar majoring in business who demonstrates the qualities of independent thinking, leadership, and selfmotivation necessary to become a successful entrepreneur
LUCAS BENT
University of Maine 2025
ROBERT E. MITCHELL
PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes a Mitchell Scholar majoring in business or economics, with a demonstrated interest in entering the field of banking or finance upon graduation
RUTH GRIFFITH
University of Maine 2025
MITCHELL SENATE STAFF PIONEER SCHOLAR IN MEMORY OF GAYLE CORY
recognizes a Mitchell Scholar whose belief in public service, faith in people, and dedication to the greater good are a model to all
SARAH HOLBROOK
University of Maine 2017
OTT FAMILY PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes the Mitchell Scholar from Gorham High School who has demonstrated academic promise and a history of community service
KIERAN WILKINS
Maine Maritime Academy 2027
COLLEEN J. QUINT PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes the Mitchell Scholar who best exemplifies the qualities of leadership and inspiration, which defined Colleen’s 13 years of service to the Mitchell Institute
BRITTNEY NICKERSON
University of Maine 2017
REYNOLDS-KERR FAMILY
PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes a Mitchell Scholar entering the field of engineering, mathematics, or the physical sciences
CLAYTON DUREPOS
University of Southern Maine 2027
REYNOLDS-KERR FAMILY
PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes a Mitchell Scholar entering the field of engineering, mathematics, or the physical sciences
BAQER JALIL
University of Southern Maine 2027
ROCKEFELLER FAMILY
PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes the Mitchell Scholar from Mount Desert Island High School
MOSES LINCOLN
Marist College 2027
DONALD ROUX PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes the Mitchell Scholar from Lewiston High School
ALEXANDRIA GUTSHALL
University of Maine 2027
BILL RYAN PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes a Mitchell Scholar with financial need and demonstrated commitment to the community who plans to pursue a career in business
ASHLY NYMAN
Colby College 2025
FRANCES TARR PIONEER SCHOLAR
a Mitchell Scholar from Edward Little High School
NAJMA BORE
Dartmouth College 2027
UNUM PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes a Mitchell Scholar who has demonstrated a history of leadership and community service
GRACIA BARETI
Smith College 2024
PADDY FRANK WALSH
PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes a Mitchell Scholar who has overcome tremendous obstacles to success
AVA MOODY
University of Southern Maine 2027
WALT DISNEY COMPANY
PIONEER SCHOLAR
recognizes a Mitchell Scholar who has demonstrated an interest and talent in the arts
MONTANA VAN DUIJN
Maine College of Art & Design 2023
ANONYMOUS (9)
THE HAROLD ALFOND FOUNDATION
BARBARA ATKINS
AVANGRID FOUNDATION
THE BETTERMENT FUND
SARA BURNS AND BOB ALLEN
SAM L. COHEN FOUNDATION
THE COLLEGE CLUB OF PORTLAND
THE COYNE FAMILY
CREWE FOUNDATION
CHAGIT AND ROGER DEITZ
BRUCE AND BECKY EPSTEIN
BILL AND MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION
JOHN T. GORMAN FOUNDATION
LEON* AND LISA GORMAN
GEORGE AND JAN HARTMAN
J.A. & E.S. HUGHES FUND OF THE MAINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
KEYBANK
ABBOTT
ANONYMOUS (3)
FOUNDERS $250,000+
FRANK AND ELLIE LANGLOIS* L.L.BEAN INC.
MAINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
MARRIOTT HOTEL AT SABLE OAKS
BILL AND VICKI MITCHELL
GEORGE AND HEATHER MITCHELL
NELLIE MAE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
THE PEAT FUND OF THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION
CHRISTOPHER AND NANCY PIERCE
LINDA MITCHELL PRICE AND STUART PRICE
REYNOLDS-KERR FAMILY FUND OF THE MAINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
DAVID AND BARBARA ROUX
S. DONALD SUSSMAN
THE TARR FAMILY
TD BANK
DAN AND SHERYL TISHMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
UNUM
TOM* AND LINDA WALSH
CENTURY DONORS $100,000-$249,999
DAVID JOHNSON AND CHARRISSE KAPLAN
DIANE K. AND ROBERT R. KILROY
ANONYMOUS IN HONOR OF SENATOR GEORGE J. MITCHELL
BATH IRON WORKS IN MEMORY OF BUZZ FITZGERALD
THE ESTATE OF MACKY BENNETT
MORTON K. AND JANE BLAUSTEIN FOUNDATION
MARJORIE BRIDE
CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.
CENTRAL MAINE POWER
MIKE AND DENISE DUBYAK
FISHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
JOE FOLEY AND TRISH O’CARROLL
THE FRIEDMAN FAMILY IN HONOR OF JANET
FRASER MITCHELL
MARY MITCHELL FRIEDMAN AND HAROLD FRIEDMAN*
JANE’S TRUST
WILLIAM SLOANE JELIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
These levels represent cumulative giving to the Mitchell Institute since its inception * deceased
LEE FAMILY IN MEMORY OF SHEPARD LEE
CANDICE LEE
MITCHELL FAMILY IN MEMORY OF GEORGE AND MINTAHA MITCHELL
CAROL MITCHELL AND DEEN HALEEM
RICHARD* AND ELEANOR MORRELL
THE DAVID AND MARTHA OTT FAMILY
PINE STATE TRADING IN HONOR OF JACK AND CHARLIE CANNING
THE ESTATE OF LAWRENCE P. RALSTON
DAVID ROCKEFELLER, SR.*
JOSEPH SHERMAN
VIRGINIA SWAIN
WALT DISNEY COMPANY
WEX INC.
Alumni Giving Society The Truc Huynh
JOHN-LUKE D’AMICO
Messalonskee High School, 2018 Bentley University, 2022
ANDREW ESTRADA
Hall-Dale High School, 2008 Colby College, 2012
SEAN FINDLEN
Fort Fairfield Middle/High School, 1995 Bates College, 1999
MALINDA GAGNON
Telstar Regional High School, 1999 Bates College, 2003
WENDY GIBBS
Mount View High School, 2012 University of Maine, 2016
BRIAN HARRIS
Penobscot Valley High School, 2007 University of Maine, 2011
Truc Huynh, a remarkably gifted and altruistic Scholar Alumnus, who passed away at the age of 40 in June 2022, was the epitome of a Mitchell Scholar. He was a first-generation college graduate, who never forgot his roots, worked hard to achieve his dreams, and dedicated his life to giving back to his community. While Truc’s history of community service is nearly legendary in the greater Portland area, what may not be as widely known is that he made financial contributions back to the Mitchell Institute at a level that matched and eventually surpassed the entire amount of the Scholarship award that he received in support of his education at Bowdoin. Seventeen Mitchell Scholar Alumni have since joined Truc in making financial contributions to the Institute that match or exceed the Scholarship they received, and we established the Truc Huynh Alumni Giving Society to recognize that level of commitment to the Mitchell Institute.
ERIC HASKELL
Deer Isle-Stonington High School, 2000 Saint Joseph’s College, 2004
CODY HUMPHREY
Gray-New Gloucester High School, 2009 University of Maine Presque Isle, 2013
TRUC HUYNH
Portland High School, 2001 Bowdoin College, 2005
EMMALY JURSON
Hodgdon Middle/High School, 2010 University of Maine Fort Kent, 2014
NATHAN KINNEY
Mount Abram High School, 2008 University of Maine, 2012
JASON LONG
South Portland High School, 2001 Bowdoin College, 2005
DAWN MADORE-BOURGOIN
Schenck High School, 1999 University of Maine, 2003
MICHELE MARTIN
Scarborough High School, 1999 University of Maine, 2003
PAIGE PIPER
Poland Regional High School, 2008 Bentley College, 2012
PAUL SUITTER
Southern Aroostook Community School, 2005 Bates College, 2009
JOHANN VON HOFFMAN
Orono High School, 2002 Colby College, 2006
JACQUELINE WALKER
Van Buren District Secondary School, 2002 Bowdoin College, 2006
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