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Welcome to Your City: Maine
View more info at https://alumni.harvard.edu/programs-events/wtyc/southern-me
Please be sure to register if you haven't already. Goodfire Brewing Company (Freeport),
View more info at https://alumni.harvard.edu/programs-events/wtyc/southern-me
Please be sure to register if you haven't already. Goodfire Brewing Company (Freeport),
180 South Freeport Rd,
Freeport,
ME,
04032,
United States
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Date
September 16, 2026
Time
5:30-7:30 p.m. EDT
Event Type
In-person
Location
Goodfire Brewing Company (Freeport),
180 South Freeport Rd,
Freeport,
ME,
04032,
United States
Calling all Maine-based Harvard alumni!
On Wednesday, September 16, alumni around the world will come together to welcome members of the Class of 2026 to their new cities! All Harvard University alumni who graduated between 2017 and 2026 are invited to participate.
Whether you are new to the area or have called it home for years, the Harvard community is your community—so we hope you will join us on September 16! Register with your LinkedIn profile or other social media accounts to see who's coming and connect with others before, during, and after the event.
Please note, the dress code for this event is smart casual.This is a 'Welcome to Maine' event, as our membership covers the entire state and we have active participants from all over, including summer folks! You'll meet new and long-time members of all ages and backgrounds. Last year's event was a blast!
Who's Coming (21 + guests)
Julie Becker
’74
Radcliffe College
retiredBWC
From a 26 year career at McDonald's (yes, the burger joint) followed by 14 years working for President Clinton, I am now retired but heavily involved in Florida and Maine Democratic politics. I am in the Brunswick area and spend time gardening, walking and bike riding.
Cara Blazier
’00
Harvard Divinity School
Retired social worker CMMC
Ruofan Blumenthal
’23
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Assistant Director of Foundation Relations UMass Amherst Foundation
Kristin Crosby
’99
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Director of International AdmissionsOhio Wesleyan University
I have lived in Maine 24 years. I moved here to work as the Associate Dean of International Admission at Bates College and spent nearly 10 years with Bates. Since then I have continued to work at other colleges (remotely) in international admissions and study abroad. I have a daughter who is just starting college this fall. I have a husband with Parkinson's disease if anyone would like to put us in touch regarding that community as well. I am currently in between jobs and available for full-time, part-time or consulting work. My specialization is higher education, admission counseling, international recruitment, international travel planning, non-profit management, etc. I love traveling, cooking, mountain biking, and enjoying the great (Maine) outdoors. I'm interested in volunteering opportunities and other meet ups.
Matthew Garside
’97
Harvard Kennedy School
Town Manager Poland
Daniel Goulart
’23
Harvard University Extension School
Coastal Project ManagerThe Nature Conservancy
Retired Navy SEAL finding a new life in ecological restoration and conservation. Living and working from New Bedford, MA but recently bought property in Phippsburg and so looking forward to becoming a Mainer!
Liz Grisaru
’82
Harvard College
Senior Policy AdvisorNew York State Public Service Commission
Post Harvard, I earned law degrees in the US and UK and practiced in various roles in environmental protection and energy. My wife and I also raised two terrific kids, now launched. I retired at the end of May from my position as an executive advisor in NYS government and am adjusting to a less-structured way of life and much more time at my family home on Islesboro. I write and occasionally publish poetry. A lot of it relates to Maine and my family's connections there.
Andrea Hester
’08
Harvard University Extension School
Jaime Kearney
’18
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Manager, Data Systems & Reportingiteach
Marina LeGree
’14
Harvard Kennedy School
Executive DirectorAscend - Leadership Through Athletics
I'm a social entrepreneur and gender equity advocate. I founded Ascend - Leadership Through Athletics to advance girls’ leadership development through sport.
Prior to HKS I completed a master’s in international affairs at George Washington University.
When I'm not working, I'm climbing, hiking, mountain biking or paddling in Maine with my sons and husband.
Debby Lu
’93
Harvard Kennedy School
Tred McIntire
’77
Harvard College
Board ChairNorth American Land Trust
Hannah Park
’13
Harvard College
VP, Strategic InitiativesCurriculum Associates
Sophia Saeed
’07
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Rajiv Shankar
’04
Harvard University Extension School
InstructorHarvard University
Simon Snyder
’77
Harvard College
I am a Mainer who graduated from Westbrook HS in 1973.
Bob Stier
’75
Harvard College
FounderStier IP Law LLC
Marshall Tinkle
’79
Harvard College
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Elizabeth Walbridge
’16
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Digital Product ManagerGreat Minds
Living in South Portland since 2021, working from home for a curriculum development company based in DC. Enjoys cooking, crossword puzzles, and any time spent by the ocean.
Christopher Wright
’70
Harvard College
David Yao
’07
Harvard College
6 anonymous registrants prefer not to be listed.
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